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TopicDK Shivakumar

Topic: DK Shivakumar

As Siddaramaiah & Shivakumar welcome Rahul, BJP says Karnataka govt snubbed German Chancellor

Karnataka’s industries minister M.B.Patil received German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the second day of his two-day official visit to India.

When Sasmit Patra snapped at fellow BJD MP & an ‘all-new’ Shivakumar

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Cartier watches add to troubling times for Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy Shivakumar

The glittering watches they wore at a breakfast meeting have triggered a political storm, with the BJP reviving attacks on their wealth declarations and graft allegations.

DKS-Siddaramaiah breakfast to Renuka Chowdhury’s dog—Indian politicians won’t stop the drama

On Monday, Modi delivered an aggressive speech, which TV news pounced upon with relish, sensing a good fight ahead—‘PM tears into Opposition’, ‘belt treatment', 'big attack'.

Peace offering, with a side of Naati chicken: Siddaramaiah, DKS break bread in show of unity

Karnataka Deputy CM and his brother D.K. Suresh gave Siddaramaiah a warm welcome with Suresh seeking the chief minister's blessings by touching his feet.

Posted to nation, returned to sender & Kremlin edits for Trump’s Ukraine peace deal

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Defiant CMs, unceremonious ousters—Siddaramaiah vs DKS bout is a familiar tale in Karnataka politics

Ongoing tussle between CM & Dy CM is one of the most ‘dignified’ in Karnataka’s otherwise turbulent political history, says political analyst; another adds, the ‘game has just begun’.

Shivakumar sells books that are not for sale & Kerala’s personal touch to lift BLOs’ spirits amid SIR

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DK says Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM for 5 yrs. Why Congress high command can’t replace him

Shivakumar's remarks come even as his supporters make 'last-ditch effort' in Delhi. Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah was in Chamarajanagar Thursday to dispel the 'CM's chair' superstition.

Garbage mafia’s iron grip on Bengaluru. Even Deputy CM Shivakumar’s admitted defeat

Bengaluru: Known by monikers such as ‘strongman’ and ‘troubleshooter’, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has expressed his helplessness in addressing Bengaluru’s garbage...

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.