DK Shivakumar: News
DK Shivakumar is an Indian politician who is serving as the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, as of 2021. He is also the MLA from the Kanakapura constituency, as of 2021. Shivakumar has served as the Minister of Energy in the Government of Karnataka under the Siddaramaiah government. He was also the State Minister of irrigation in the cabinet of HD Kumaraswamy. He is one of the richest politicians in India and is a seven-time MLA. Shivakumar played an important role in the formation of the coalition government of the Janata Dal and Indian National Congress in Karnataka following the 2018 Legislative Assembly elections. In 2017, he also helped his party leadership to move 42 Gujarat Congress MLAs into his Bengaluru resort just before his election to Rajya Sabha. He did this to prevent them from moving to another political party which subsequently helped Ahmed Patel to win the election. In 2017, the Income Tax Department conducted a raid in Shivakumar’s Bengaluru office and residence in connection with tax irregularities. However, he termed the charges as baseless and blamed the BJP government for it.
Modi takes dig at Congress after party's MLC poll debacle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dig at the Congress after it failed to win any of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across four states.
Shivakumar alleges sting operation attempt on him with Meta glasses
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has alleged that an industrialist tried to conduct a sting operation on him and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of manhandling pregnant journalist
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of manhandling a three-month-pregnant journalist.
Siddaramaiah statue installed, removed before CM DK Shivakumar passes area
A nine-foot statue of former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was mysteriously installed at the High Court Circle in Kalaburagi.
Karnataka will sing only first 2 Vande Mataram stanzas: Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reiterated his government's decision to follow the Congress party's stance on singing only the first two stanzas of "Vande Mataram."
Salman to begin Raj-DK's superhero film in January 2027
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is set to start shooting for his much-awaited superhero movie with directors Raj and DK in January 2027, reported Mid-Day.
Tamil Nadu CM condemns killing of 3 men in Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has condemned the killing of three Tamil men in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district.
Karnataka bandh today over Cauvery dispute: What's open, what's closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Thursday from 6:00am to 6:00pm in protest against the Cauvery water dispute.
Karnataka wants Anthropic's help to prevent fraud in government systems
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar met a delegation from AI start-up Anthropic today.
'Will accept resignations within minutes': Shivakumar warns disgruntled MLAs
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a stern warning to disgruntled Congress legislators following his cabinet expansion on Monday.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion drama: 20 ministers take oath, 2 resign
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday expanded his Cabinet, inducting 20 new ministers.
Karnataka cabinet expansion: 20 ministers to be sworn in today
The long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, is finally happening on Monday.
Farmers' interests more important than politics: Shivakumar at Cauvery meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday stressed the importance of farmers over politics at an all-party meeting to discuss the state's strategy in the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, news agency PTI reported.
FIFA World Cup: Bengaluru pubs allowed to stay open late
As the city gears up for the FIFA World Cup semi-final and final, Bengaluru's pubs, bars, and restaurants have been granted permission to stay open until 3:30am on three days this week.
'Lose vote, lose benefits': Shivakumar's warning as Karnataka SIR begins
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged citizens to participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Useless fellows': Kharge scolds Congress workers shouting 'DK-DK'
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday chastised party workers for disrupting the swearing-in ceremony of BK Hariprasad, the new president of the Karnataka unit.
Karnataka: Elections for 7 MLC seats today
Elections for seven seats of the Legislative Council will be held on Thursday.
More trouble for Shivakumar: Ministers unhappy with portfolios reach Delhi
After the recent Ramalinga Reddy crisis, new tensions have emerged in the Karnataka Cabinet.
All issues with Ramalinga Reddy resolved: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that all issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been resolved.
'Humiliated': Minister quits Shivakumar cabinet 2 days after oath
Karnataka Minister R Ramalinga Reddy has resigned from the cabinet just two days after taking oath.
Holding Constitution copy, DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM
Congress leader DK Shivakumar took his oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka at the Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, holding a copy of the Constitution.
DK Shivakumar's swearing-in today: Which roads to avoid in Bengaluru
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's new Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar.
Shivakumar may take oath as CM on June 3: Report
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, is expected to be sworn in as the state's new Chief Minister on June 3.
Why Coffee Day shares surged 20% today
Shares of Coffee Day Enterprises, the parent company of Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), hit the 20% upper circuit limit today to reach ₹34.78 on Nifty.
Shivakumar pens emotional tribute for outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has penned a touching tribute to outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation; council of ministers dissolved
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The governor also dissolved the council of ministers headed by him with immediate effect.
'Will stay in state politics': Siddaramaiah declines Rajya Sabha offer
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he will continue his political career in the state.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submits resignation
Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Thursday submitted his resignation as Chief Minister of Karnataka to Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to the Governor.
Siddaramaiah resigns at 3:00pm, Shivakumar will replace him: HK Patil
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign at 3pm on Thursday, handing over the reins to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah announces he will resign as Karnataka CM
Congress leader Siddaramaiah has announced that he will resign as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending a three-year-long leadership tussle with his deputy, DK Shivakumar.
Siddaramaiah likely to resign as CM today but governor absent
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to resign on Thursday, amid speculation of a leadership change in the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign tomorrow, reports say
Karnataka is on the brink of a major political shift, with multiple reports claiming that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign on Thursday.
'No CM change in Karnataka': Congress reveals Delhi meet details
The Congress party has dismissed rumors of a tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar over the chief ministerial post.
Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar meet Congress leadership in Delhi amid power tussle
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met with senior Congress leaders in Delhi on Tuesday.
'99% Hindus want out of Congress...will become single-community party': Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 99% of Hindu members of the Congress want to leave the party.
RS polls: 2 BJP leaders arrested for bribing Congress MLAs
The Karnataka Police have arrested two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for allegedly attempting to bribe eight Congress MLAs from Odisha.
Karnataka BJP MLA arrested for taking ₹5L bribe
Karnataka Lokayukta Police have arrested Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Chandru Lamani in an alleged bribery case.
Karnataka BJP booked over 'Scam Lords' post on CM, DyCM
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has filed a case with the cybercrime police against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its official social media handle.
'Nobody willing to use public transport': Shivakumar's remarks trigger debate
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sparked a fresh debate on the city's traffic woes.
Too drunk? Karnataka plans rescue drops on New Year's eve
The Karnataka government has announced special measures for New Year's Eve celebrations, including a facility to drop "heavily drunk" people home.
'Bulldozer raj' in Karnataka? 400 Muslims left homeless after demolitions
The Karnataka government has come under fire for demolishing over 200 houses in Bengaluru, leaving hundreds of people, mostly from the Muslim community, homeless.
IPL 2026: Will RCB's Chinnaswamy Stadium get clearance?
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that a decision on hosting the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) games at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will be taken after Thursday's Cabinet meeting.
Venkatesh Prasad elected president of Karnataka State Cricket Association: Details
Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad has been elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
IPL: RCB to continue playing home matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, has confirmed that the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be moved away from Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Delhi's air quality 'severe' in 14 stations; cold wave deepens
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated further, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 376 on Wednesday morning.
'Shivakumar will be CM when high command decides...': Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said he and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are ready to take on a possible no-confidence motion from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah have second breakfast meeting in 3 days
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's home for breakfast on Tuesday.
Samajwadi MP, stuck in Bengaluru traffic gridlock, calls cops 'useless'
Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai from Uttar Pradesh's Ghosi was recently stuck in Bengaluru due to severe traffic congestion while en route to catch a flight to Delhi for the Winter Session of Parliament.
'I know my limits': Shivakumar on power tussle with Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has denied any rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
'No differences, no confusion': Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar's statement after breakfast meet
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have sought to quell rumors of discord between them.
'We will discuss everything': Siddaramaiah on breakfast invite to Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, for a breakfast meeting on Saturday.
'Keeping promise...': DK Shivakumar's reminder to Congress amid power tussle
Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar has made a cryptic statement amid the ongoing power tussle for the chief ministership of Karnataka.
'200% sure': Congress MLA on Shivakumar's elevation as Karnataka CM
Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain has expressed his confidence that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will soon be elevated to the position of Chief Minister.
10+ MLAs demand Karnataka CM post for Shivakumar; reach Delhi
A group of over 10 Karnataka MLAs, loyal to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, have reached New Delhi.
BJP trolls Karnataka CM tussle with 'musical chair' AI video
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jibe at the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, mocking the ongoing tussle over the chief minister's post.
Siddaramaiah in 'final phase' of political career: Son Yathindra
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son, Yathindra, has said that his father is in the "final phase" of his political career.
Take up development work if you want: Shivakumar to Kiran
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has responded to Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's criticism of Bengaluru's infrastructure.
'They know everything because they're Infosys?' Siddaramaiah slams Murthys
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hit back at Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, Sudha Murty, for deciding to skip the state's Social and Educational Survey.
Bengaluru business corridor announced; traffic to reduce by 40%
The Karnataka government has approved the Bengaluru Business Corridor project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at decongesting the city's notorious traffic.
'Not backward class': Narayana Murthy, Sudha skip Karnataka caste survey
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty have opted out of the ongoing Social and Educational Survey in Karnataka.
Bengalureans threaten to stop paying tax over potholes; Shivakumar responds
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured that work on filling potholes in Bengaluru is "progressing swiftly."
Sudeep thanks DK Shivakumar for lifting 'Bigg Boss' seal
Kichcha Sudeep, the host of Bigg Boss Kannada 12, has thanked Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for his timely intervention in lifting the seal on the reality show's filming location.
BJP, JDS slam Congress over Shivakumar's survey response
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refused to answer certain questions in the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
Bengaluru residents protest against bad roads, standoff with police
Residents of Bengaluru took to the streets on Saturday morning to protest against the city's dilapidated roads.
Karnataka Congress minister seen at ABVP event; he explains reason
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has stirred a controversy after he was spotted at an event reportedly organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Goddess not Hindu property alone': Shivakumar sparks political storm
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sparked a political row after declaring that Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, home to the Chamundeshwari Temple, is not the property of Hindus alone.
'Gandhi family my god': Shivakumar apologizes after singing RSS anthem
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has apologized for singing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem in the state assembly last week.