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Thursday, October 31, 2024
TopicD.K. Shivakumar

Topic: D.K. Shivakumar

Governor nod to prosecute CM Siddaramaiah ‘unconstitutional’, says Karnataka deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot earlier in the day sanctioned prosecution of the Karnataka CM in MUDA scam case, saying a neutral probe was necessary.

Shivakumar promises to review dress codes in elite clubs, malls as perennial row flares up

Row over a farmer being denied entry to Bengaluru's GT Mall has revived old debate over dress codes. Siddaramaiah, now Karnataka CM, was once denied entry to a club over his attire.

Vokkaliga seer asks Siddaramaiah to step down as Karnataka CM, make way for DK Shivakumar

The statement by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami comes at a time when voices within Congress are increasingly calling for more deputy CMs to better represent state's communities.

What was Supreme Court’s 2023 Dibbur judgment about & how it impacted DK Shivakumar’s case

SC quashed a PMLA case against Karnataka dy CM, relying on earlier order which said IPC's criminal conspiracy section does not constitute standalone offence & not adequate to invoke PMLA.

SC dismisses 2018 money laundering case against Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

The case dates back to Aug 2017 when IT dept carried out raids in Delhi as part of its alleged tax evasion probe against Shivakumar. They had seized over Rs 8.59 crore.

Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar power-sharing talks refuse to die as Karnataka Congress MLAs won’t stop talking

The CM & his deputy had both staked claim to top post after May polls. Latter's supporters now seem certain he’ll get his turn as CM soon.

‘Empty rhetoric, hysterical, NCERT forced by Modi govt’ — Oppn reacts to India-Bharat textbook row

RJD's Manoj Jha, Congress's Shivakumar to DMK's Annadurai hit out at NCERT & BJP. BJP's Tamil Nadu vice-president says NCERT chairman has given valid reasons for recommendation.

Siddaramaiah govt to scrap Modi govt’s NEP, draft one of its own — ‘policy imposed on states’

In statement released to media Monday, Congress government in Karnataka cited exclusive rights over ‘state-specific subject’. BJP says NEP shouldn’t be made a ‘political event’.

5 pre-poll promises Siddaramaiah govt vows to fulfil in fiscal yr & how much it’ll cost exchequer

Promises include sum of Rs 2,000/month for women heads of households, free power & rice. Implementation likely to cause hike in state-controlled taxes in Karnataka.

Siddaramaiah gets finance, plum Bengaluru for Shivakumar as rivalry spills over to cabinet allotment

Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar had locked horns over CM's post after Congress won the elections. Now supporters of both leaders are claiming higher representation from their camp in the cabinet.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.