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TopicDK Shivakumar

Topic: DK Shivakumar

Why 500+ Bengaluru companies want Shivakumar govt to defer revamp of arterial Outer Ring Road

The Karnataka govt has proposed a Rs 450-crore white-topping of the key Outer Ring Road. But ORRCA, representing 500+ companies & 1.3 million employees, wants it deferred. 

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar hits back at Tamil Nadu over Hanur killings. ‘Let them do their job’

The killings have become the latest flashpoint between the two states, adding to the tensions boiling over the Cauvery river water dispute and the contentious Mekedatu dam.

AI hubs across Karnataka, $3 tn economy by 2047—what CM Shivakumar promised in maiden I-Day speech

CM says new era warrants more focus on AI, proposes the introduction of AI-related education in schools from Class 6 onwards.

A pothole death ignites public anger against Shivakumar govt, minister Santosh Lad’s remarks fuel bonfire

Authorities had dug up the road to lay pipelines and filled it up without asphalting the road, resulting in deep craters, local residents said.

Karnataka all-male cabinet row: Why CM Shivakumar isn’t able to induct a woman minister

On Thursday, when Shivakumar faced his first legislative session as CM, there was no woman in Cabinet. There is strong possibility it will remain so for the duration of the session.

Congress scrambles to make space for a woman in DKS’ all-male Karnataka cabinet as backlash builds

Supporters of Lakshmi Hebbalkar continue to protests in Belagavi, demanding a cabinet berth for their leader. There have been similar demands for Kaneez Fathima & Nayana Motamma.

Karnataka Congress seething after Cabinet rejig. Resignation, resentment and a Shivakumar warning

Excluded senior leaders question cabinet selection, supporters threaten mass resignations as Shivakumar moves to contain dissent ahead of crucial local polls.

Who is India’s richest CM & who’s facing the most number of criminal cases? An ADR tell-all

Analysis of the wealth, criminal record and educational qualifications of the 31 chief ministers presents a study in contrasts.

When I was born, I was very cute, says DK Shivakumar

In 'D.K. Shivakumar', Rasheed Kidwai charts the rise of the Karnataka chief minister from the villages of Kanakapura to the highest offices of state power.

Siddaramaiah quits electoral politics, again. What’s next for the 80-yr-old ex Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah has announced he will not contest the state’s 2028 assembly elections. He has made similar announcements in the past, notably ahead of the 2023 assembly elections.

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Why renewed US-Pakistan engagement is making Chinese analysts uneasy

Chinese commentators are paying growing attention to Pakistan-US relations, with some accusing Islamabad of deliberately balancing between Beijing and Washington.

PM Internship Scheme sees stronger response in third pilot round

More candidates have joined 3rd pilot round so far than combined number from first two rounds. Govt expects this round to be the final pilot before full rollout.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one women fighter pilots were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman