Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has surpassed the record of former chief minister D. Devaraj Urs to become the longest-serving chief minister in the state’s history. The milestone was reached after Siddaramaiah’s combined tenure across two non-consecutive terms exceeded the total number

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Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of poor households that depend on the scheme for assured employment and […]

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Karnataka Bus Catches Fire After Truck Collision

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

At least ten people were killed after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred near Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk at around 2:30 am when the bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. Bus […]

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Karnataka Leadership Row: Shivakumar Stands by Pact

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The leadership debate within the Congress government in Karnataka resurfaced after Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said that he, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party’s high command are bound by an agreed understanding on leadership matters. Statement on Leadership Understanding Shivakumar said there is a clear pact involving the Chief Minister, himself, and the

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Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Speculation in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about a power-sharing arrangement within the State government, stating that he was elected for a full five-year term and intends to complete it. He made the remarks while responding to questions in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, seeking to put an end to recurring rumours about a possible leadership […]

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Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders Amid Karnataka Tussle

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday held a dinner meeting with several Congress ministers and MLAs, sparking fresh political speculation amid reports of an internal power tussle within the ruling party. The meeting took place in Belagavi during the ongoing winter session of the Karnataka legislature. Ministers and […]

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Shivakumar Denies Rift, Says ‘No Difference’ With CM

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has rejected speculation of a political tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying he “knows his limits” and that there is no difference between the two leaders. His remarks came after a private breakfast meeting aimed at easing ongoing political rumours. Leaders Present Joint Stand Amid Speculation Shivakumar said […]

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Karnataka Congress Leadership Crisis Deepens

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Tensions inside the Karnataka Congress grew sharper on Saturday as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met over breakfast in Bengaluru. The meeting was held after the party high command asked both leaders to settle differences amid speculation over a possible leadership shift. High Command Steps In In Delhi, Rahul Gandhi […]

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Karnataka Leaders Hold Breakfast Meet Amid Tussle

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met for a breakfast discussion in Bengaluru following direction from the Congress high command. The meeting was held to ease tension within the state unit amid ongoing speculation over leadership and power-sharing arrangements. Leaders Reiterate Unity In Public After the meeting, both leaders

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Karnataka Congress Crisis Deepens Ahead Of Key Meet

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has invited Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru following instructions from the Congress high command. The move comes amid rising tensions between the two leaders over an alleged power-sharing agreement linked to the 2023 assembly victory. High Command Steps In To Contain Rift Congress general secretary K.C.