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Ramalinga Reddy Quits Karnataka Cabinet

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2026

Senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy has resigned as Karnataka minister just two days after taking oath, triggering the first major cabinet challenge for Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s new government. Ramalinga Reddy Resigns As Karnataka Minister Reddy submitted his resignation after expressing dissatisfaction over the portfolio allocated to him in the new Karnataka

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Vijay Allots Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state’s lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, in a move seen as a major political gesture towards strengthening the TVK-Congress alliance. Vijay Gives Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress The decision gives the Congress a chance to send its nominee to the Upper House from Tamil […]

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DK Shivakumar To Take Oath As Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2026

DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today, marking a major leadership transition in the Congress government after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post. DK Shivakumar Oath Ceremony In Bengaluru Shivakumar will be sworn in at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at around 4 pm. The ceremony is expected to remain relatively […]

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Annamalai Resigns From BJP, Meets Amit Shah

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2026

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has submitted his resignation from the party to BJP national president Nitin Nabin in Delhi, marking a major political development in Tamil Nadu. The move comes amid speculation that the former IPS officer may launch a new political platform in the state. Annamalai Quits BJP After Delhi Meeting […]

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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 […]