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Davanagere (Karnataka), March 31 Responding to the alleged reluctance of Minister for Waqf and Housing, Zameer Ahmad Khan, to campaign in Davanagere, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, stated on Tuesday, “The party does not run on one individual. It does not run...

Bengaluru, March 30 – BJP Yuva Morcha National President and Bengaluru South MP, Tejasvi Surya, ridiculed the Congress-led government in Karnataka over its decision to negotiate IPL tickets for legislators and parliamentarians, eventually settling for three tickets to watch Royal Challengers...

Bengaluru, March 28 – Alleging rising corruption and growing public distress in Assam, which has been under BJP rule for the past ten years, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Saturday that the promises made during the last election remain unfulfilled, and a major political...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Terming the Centre's move on fuel prices as an election gimmick, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday alleged that petrol and diesel prices would be increased again immediately after the elections.Addressing the media at the KPCC office and later...

Bengaluru, March 27 Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday responded to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar's criticism of fuel pricing, accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening people through repeated tax...

Davanagere, March 27 Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday that people have become "disillusioned" with the state government's administration over the past two and a half years.He asserted that the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala launched a sharp attack on the Union government on Friday, alleging large-scale “loot” through taxation on petrol and diesel over the past 11...

Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, said on Friday that arrangements have been made to provide two Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets each to MLAs for the inaugural match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Following the withdrawal of Sadiq Pylwan, who had filed his nomination as an independent candidate for the Davanagere by-election, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that the Congress will win the bypolls in both Davanagere and Bagalkot.He was...

Bengaluru, March 27 – The ruling Congress party in Karnataka took steps to manage the situation in the Davanagere South Assembly segment on Friday by convincing rebel candidate Sadiq Pylwan to withdraw from the election and work for the party's official candidate.However, as the deadline for...

Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday said that Christian educational institutions have made immense contributions to the growth of education in the country and the state, producing several leaders over the years.He was speaking...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the demands made by state legislators in the Assembly for VIP treatment and IPL tickets, suggesting that there was nothing wrong with the request.Speaking to the media on Friday, Parameshwara said, “It is not wrong for MLAs...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticised the Central government on Friday over the reduction in fuel prices, alleging that it was politically motivated.He was responding to questions from the media near his residence in Bengaluru regarding the Centre’s...

Bengaluru, March 26 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources Ministry, expressed confidence on Thursday that the foundation stone for the controversial Mekedatu balancing reservoir project would be laid within two years and sought cooperation from the...

Bengaluru, March 26 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, outlined an ambitious plan on Thursday to ease congestion in Bengaluru, including the development of a township at Bidadi, elevated corridors, tunnel roads, and expansion of Metro...

Bengaluru, March 26 – The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and unruly scenes on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BJP MLA Munirathna Naidu traded sharp personal remarks, prompting Speaker U.T. Khader to intervene and condemn the conduct of members...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 24: Defending the Congress decision to issue tickets to family members for by-elections in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that every party has family politics.Speaking to the media on Tuesday at the Delhi airport and then at the...

Davanagere (Karnataka), March 23 – Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun filed his nomination for the Davanagere South Assembly by-election on Monday in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and other prominent leaders.The leaders...

Bengaluru, March 21 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Ramzan and emphasized the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind.He was speaking after participating in a...

Bengaluru, March 21 – In a Ugadi gift to city residents, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the Bengaluru Development portfolio, announced on Saturday a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on outstanding water bills.The...