CM change buzz sparks social media tributes to Siddaramaiah, D K Shivakumar | Bengaluru News

CM buzz fuels fan tributes to Siddaramaiah, DKS BENGALURU: As speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka gathered pace over the last few days, social media quickly transformed into a battleground of fandom, nostalgia and political “aura farming.”The moment rumours began circulating that chief minister Siddaramaiah could step down and deputy chief minister D…

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After Siddaramaiah, Gowda and Yediyurappa, Karnataka stares at leadership vacuum | Bengaluru News

Well done, old friend! Siddaramaiah, who resigned as chief minister, is greeted by party boss Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Friday BENGALURU: Karnataka is on the brink of one of its biggest political transitions in decades, with the state preparing for a future beyond Siddaramaiah, HD Deve Gowda and BS Yediyurappa — three representatives…

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Written in the stars: The astrology behind Shivakumar’s rise | Bengaluru News

File photo of DK Shivakumar Bengaluru: Very few politicians in the state have embraced astrology as openly as Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president DK Shivakumar. For the Congress strongman, celestial calculations have long gone beyond personal belief; it has shaped political decisions and moments of confrontation.From choosing auspicious dates to consulting spiritual gurus before…

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Final countdown: RCB’s big night awaits | Bengaluru News

As the countdown begins for Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL 2026 final clash in Ahmedabad tomorrow, fans are already reliving the moments that defined the team’s rollercoaster season. From emotional tributes and fierce on-field exchanges to heartwarming Virushka moments and iconic celebrations, IPL 2026 has been one unforgettable ride for the fans. As RCB marched…

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Karnataka leadership change: Fresh power tussle over deputy CM posts, cabinet berths & KPCC chief | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: With the leadership tussle settled and D K Shivakumar expected to assume office as the new CM, the Congress high command has now turned its attention to the more challenging task of cabinet formation and selecting a new Congress president amid growing pressure from senior leaders and caste groups demanding representation. The prospect of…

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CLP to formally elect DKS today, oath next week | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will meet in Bengaluru Saturday evening to formally elect deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar as its new leader after governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot formally accepted chief minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation. If all goes according to plan, Shivakumar will replace Siddaramaiah, marking Karnataka’s first leadership handover in 17 years.AICC general secretaries…

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Driver killed as wall collapses on his auto | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds on Friday evening turned fatal for an autorickshaw driver after a compound wall of a private club collapsed on his vehicle in west Bengaluru.According to the preliminary investigation by Vijayanagar police, Shivaboraiah, a resident of Gangondanahalli, had parked his autorickshaw by the roadside near Vijayanagar Club in Hampinagar…

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From Ahinda and finances to Mekedatu, new CM will have many challenges ahead | Bengaluru News

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar meets Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal, in New Delhi With DK Shivakumar expected to take over the reins, the Congress govt in Karnataka faces a politically crucial transition phase. Challenges on several fronts— political, administrative, and financial—confronts the new administration. These range from balancing…

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