DK Shivakumar To Take Oath As Karnataka CM

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2026

South India State News

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.

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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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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 […]

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Karnataka Congress Leadership Decision Soon

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2026

The Congress high command is likely to take a decision on the Karnataka leadership issue in the next two to three days after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met senior party leaders in New Delhi. The meeting comes amid renewed speculation over a possible change in leadership and a Cabinet reshuffle in the State. Karnataka Leadership Change […]

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Siddaramaiah Congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after his oath-taking ceremony, calling his rise from cinema to public service a significant democratic journey. He also used the occasion to underline the need for closer cooperation between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Siddaramaiah Congratulates Vijay As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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Karnataka Police Treat Army Drone Manufacturer Like Criminal, High Court Halts FIR

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

In the grand theater of Indian bureaucracy, few acts are as tragicomic as the one currently playing out in Bengaluru. While the nation strives for self-reliance in defense technology, the Karnataka Police have decided that the real enemy is a battery malfunction. At the center of this administrative circus is Inspector Sadiq Pasha of the […]