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Karnataka HC Remarks On Harsh Punishment

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2026

The Karnataka High Court has made strong oral observations on the need for firm punishment while hearing a bail plea filed by a 23-year-old engineering student accused in a rape case. The court said crimes were being committed casually because offenders were not being dealt with strongly under the law. Karnataka High Court On Criminal […]

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Annamalai Party Rumours Grow After TN BJP Exit

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2026

Speculation has intensified in Tamil Nadu political circles that former state BJP president K Annamalai may launch a new political party after being moved out of the state leadership role. The BJP has downplayed the rumours and indicated that he may be given a national-level responsibility. Annamalai Party Rumours Gain Ground Rumours around Annamalai’s political […]

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Siddaramaiah Urged To Enter National Politics

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2026

Siddaramaiah has again been urged by the Congress leadership to consider a larger role in national politics after Karnataka’s leadership transition cleared the way for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah National Politics Role Congress leaders have reportedly renewed their appeal to Siddaramaiah to move beyond State politics and contribute to the

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DK Shivakumar Likely To Take Oath On June 3

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is likely to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, according to reports, after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. The Congress Legislature Party is expected to formally elect Shivakumar as its new leader before the transition is completed. DK Shivakumar Karnataka CM Oath […]

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Karnataka Governor Accepts Siddaramaiah Resignation

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2026

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers, formally clearing the way for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to succeed him. Karnataka Governor Accepts Resignation Siddaramaiah had submitted his resignation on Thursday after weeks of speculation over a leadership change in the

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Siddaramaiah Rejects Rajya Sabha Offer

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly declined the Congress high command’s offer of a Rajya Sabha seat and a national political role, saying he has no interest in moving to Delhi politics. Siddaramaiah Declines National Politics Role Siddaramaiah is said to have informed the Congress leadership that he wants to remain active in Karnataka politics […]

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Likely To Resign Today

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign on Thursday after informing ministers about his decision during a breakfast meeting, setting the stage for Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take over the top post. Siddaramaiah Resignation Likely At 3.30 PM Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his resignation

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Vijay Raises State Issues With PM Modi

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday during his first official visit to the national capital after taking office. The meeting focused on key issues concerning Tamil Nadu, including the Mekedatu dam project, Tamil Thai Vazhthu, fishermen detained by Sri Lanka and defence infrastructure. Vijay […]

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TVK Faces Row Over AIADMK MLA Defections

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has come under political pressure after three AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the party. Minister Aadhav Arjuna defended the move, while some Congress leaders objected to what they described as horse-trading politics. TVK Inducts AIADMK MLAs AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel from Madurantakam, P Sathyabama from Dharapuram and S

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D K Shivakumar Likely To Replace Siddaramaiah

By BPN News Desk May 27, 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has emerged as the front-runner to replace Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister, with Congress expected to move toward a formal leadership transition soon. A Congress Legislature Party meeting is likely to be held to elect the new leader. D K Shivakumar Karnataka Chief Minister Congress sources indicate that the […]