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.
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.
Dharmasthala mass burial case complainant arrested for perjury
The complainant in the alleged Dharmasthala "mass burial" case, CN Chinnayya alias Chenna, has been arrested for perjury. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) found his claims to be false and fabricated.
Video: Shivakumar sings RSS anthem in Assembly; BJP MLAs cheer
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar caused a stir in the state Assembly on Thursday by singing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem.
Who's KN Rajanna? minister sacked for questioning Rahul Gandhi's claims
Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the cabinet on Monday after he questioned the Congress party's silence over alleged voter list manipulation during its rule.
Karnataka minister calls ouster 'big conspiracy;' to meet Rahul Gandhi
Former Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna has claimed that his dismissal from the state Cabinet was part of a "big conspiracy."
Siddaramaiah meets MLAs to discuss ₹50cr development grants; Shivakumar absent
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday held a meeting with Congress MLAs at Vidhana Soudha to discuss the allocation of ₹50 crore development grants.
Karnataka officials' brawl in Delhi sparks political controversy
A clash between two senior Karnataka government officials at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has sparked a political controversy.
Siddaramaiah loses cool on stage, dismisses mention of Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently lost his cool on stage at a Congress event in Mysuru district.
'Not easy getting chair...': Shivakumar's remark at Kempegowda Jayanti event
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made a tongue-in-cheek remark at the Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations, which many interpreted as a reference to the ongoing power struggle in the state's ruling Congress party.
Will be CM for 5 years: Siddaramaiah dismisses leadership change
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed rumors of a possible leadership change in the state.
'No other choice': Shivakumar says will stand by Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that he will stand by CM Siddaramaiah after the latter said that he "will be the chief minister for five years."
'I introduced Siddaramaiah to Sonia…later became CM': MLA's leaked video
A video of senior Karnataka Congress MLA BR Patil has gone viral, showing him expressing disappointment over party dynamics.
'Will last...like rock': Siddaramaiah dismisses leadership change rumors in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has quashed rumors of disagreement between him and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, stating that they continue to have a cordial relationship.
'No ban on 'Thug Life': Karnataka govt tells SC
The Karnataka government has assured the Supreme Court that there is no ban on the screening of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
Amul v/s Nandini again; this time over kiosks in Bengaluru
The political battle between dairy giants Amul and Nandini has reignited after Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) allowed Amul to set up kiosks at 10 metro stations.
1st stampede death was reported before felicitation—but RCB continued celebrations
The first fatality in the stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 was recorded at 3:45pm, around 15 minutes before the IPL victory celebrations for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Vidhana Soudha, reported The Indian Express.
Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar to meet Congress leadership in Delhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will meet the Congress high command in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka BJP MLAs to donate salary to victims
In a show of solidarity, all Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Karnataka will donate one month's salary to the families of those who died in the recent Bengaluru stampede.
Bengaluru stampede: Police raised concerns about 'huge crowd' in letter
On June 4, 2025, a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 56 injured during a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) felicitation event.
Bengaluru stampede: BJP demands CM, deputy CM resignations
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar after a tragic stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's political secretary removed after RCB parade stampede
The Karnataka government has removed K Govindaraj from the post of political secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with immediate effect, as per a state government notification.
'Those children...': Shivakumar breaks down while talking about Bengaluru stampede
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar broke down in tears on Thursday as he addressed the media following the tragic stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives.
Siddaramaiah compares Bengaluru stampede to Kumbh Mela tragedy; BJP responds
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reacted strongly after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah compared the Bengaluru stadium stampede to past tragedies like the Kumbh Mela.
Why Karnataka and Andhra are feuding over Defense manufacturer HAL
The Karnataka government has dismissed reports of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shifting its production units to Andhra Pradesh after the latter's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proposed expanding HAL operations in his state.
BJP could win majority in Karnataka today: Survey report
A pre-poll survey has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could win a clear majority in the Karnataka Assembly elections if they were held now. This would be a first for the party in the state.
Bengaluru: Overnight rain floods low-lying areas; parts of city waterlogged
Bengaluru was hit by heavy rainfall overnight, stretching six hours and leading to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Karnataka Congress shares distorted J&K map; BJP slams 'Wazir-e-Ala' Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka Congress has come under fire for posting an incorrect map of Jammu and Kashmir.
'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
Crisis in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar's group eyes CM's chair
The Congress party in Karnataka is facing an internal crisis with State President DK Shivakumar's faction eyeing the CM's post.
'One Nation, One Election' threat to democracy: MK Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has vehemently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government's "One Nation, One Election" policy.
'BJP offered ₹50cr to Congress MLAs': Shivakumar backs Siddaramaiah's claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to destabilize his government by offering huge bribes to Congress MLAs.
Make poll promises you can keep: Congress chief raps Karnataka
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has advised the Karnataka government and other Congress units in poll-bound states to keep their promises in line with fiscal realities.
Under construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 1 dead, 5 trapped
A building under construction in Bengaluru's Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, killing one and trapping at least 17 others.
Court orders probe in MUDA case: Siddaramaiah says 'not afraid'
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday expressed his readiness to face an investigation after a trial court's directive to file a police case against him.
'Entire Cabinet with me': Siddaramaiah reacts to governor's prosecution sanction
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to the prosecution sanction issued against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam.
Karnataka cabinet approves renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
The Karnataka state cabinet on has approved the renaming of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South district, state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, HK Patil announced on Friday.
Karnataka job reservation bill 'temporarily' put on hold after backlash
The Karnataka government has decided to temporarily halt and further examine a bill mandating private companies in the state to allocate a portion of jobs to Kannadigas.
Rahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case by Bengaluru court
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special court in Bengaluru on Friday (June 7) in relation to a defamation case lodged by the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Prajwal's 'sex scandal': Shivakumar says Kumaraswamy behind pen drives' distribution
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday accused Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former CM HD Kumaraswamy of plotting to distribute thousands of pen drives containing purported explicit videos of his own nephew Prajwal Revanna.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar slaps party worker, sparks controversy
A video showing Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, slapping a Congress Party worker during a political rally in Haveri has ignited controversy.