Siddaramaiah: News
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.
Karnataka approves stampede probe report; RCB, cops to face action
The Karnataka cabinet has approved the Justice John Michael D'Cunha judicial commission's report on the June 4 stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, India Today reported.
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.
Siddaramaiah boycotts bridge inauguration event after alleging late invitation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah skipped the inauguration of the state's longest cable bridge in Shivamogga after taking issue with the Union government over protocol.
'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.
Heart attack rise causes panic; Mysuru hospital sees long queues
The Jayadeva Hospital in Mysuru, Karnataka, has been witnessing a massive influx of patients seeking cardiac check-ups.
Choose between guarantees or developmental work, says Siddaramaiah's adviser
Basavaraj Raya Reddy, an MLA and economic adviser to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has sparked a controversy with his recent remarks at the inauguration of a school building in Yelburga.
Karnataka officials paste 'survey completed' stickers on houses—without meeting residents
The Scheduled Caste (SC) household survey in Karnataka has been marred by controversy after CCTV footage from Bengaluru showed enumerators pasting completion stickers without interacting with residents, even pasting them on houses that are vacant.
Cop resigns after Siddaramaiah almost slaps him on stage
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) NV Baramani has sought voluntary retirement from the Karnataka Police, citing public humiliation by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
What's behind Karnataka's 23 heart attack deaths in 40 days
Karnataka's Hassan district has witnessed a shocking spike in heart attack-related deaths, with 23 fatalities in just 40 days.
'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.
Karnataka bike taxi ban: Riders protest, threaten hunger strike
The Bike Taxi Welfare Association in Karnataka has staged a hunger protest on Sunday, demanding the lifting of the ban on bike taxis in the state.
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC grants interim bail to RCB official
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim bail to Nikhil Sosale, a senior official of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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.
MUDA scam: ED attaches 92 sites worth ₹100 crore
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has provisionally attached 92 immovable properties (MUDA sites) worth around ₹100 crore in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
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.
Bengaluru stampede: Court grants protection from arrest to KSCA officials
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief from arrest to officials of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta receives death threat call
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received a death threat late on Thursday night.
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.
RCB's Head of Marketing arrested at Bengaluru airport after stampede
Bengaluru Police have arrested Nikhil Sosale, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Head of Marketing and Revenue. The arrest was made at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru stampede: RCB's marketing head among 4 arrested
In a major development, four people have been arrested in connection with the deadly stampede that occurred outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s IPL victory celebrations.
'Siddaramaiah was eating badam halwa while RCB fans died': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka has slammed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for allegedly ignoring a deadly stampede incident that killed 11 people on Wednesday.
After Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka to formulate SOP for mega events
The Karnataka government has decided to formulate a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for mega events and celebrations in light of the tragic stampede near Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
'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.
What led to Bengaluru stampede at RCB victory event
A stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday left 11 dead and nearly 50 injured.
'Beyond tragic': Tendulkar condoles loss of lives in Bengaluru stampede
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his deep sorrow over the recent stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives and left 33 injured.
11 dead in stampede at RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru
As many as 11 people are feared dead, while around 50 are believed injured as thousands of fans flocked to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to celebrate Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s Indian Premier League (IPL) title win.
No victory parade for winners RCB; Bengaluru Police issues advisory
There will be no victory parade for IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru today, the Bengaluru Police has confirmed.
Kamal Haasan refuses to apologize over Kannada language row
Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that "Kannada was born out of Tamil." The remark sparked a major civil and political uproar between the two states.
'Politicians...unqualified to talk about language': Kamal Haasan reacts to backlash
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has responded to the backlash over his comments about the Kannada language.
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.
Alt News co-founder receives 'pork threat' after address leaked online
Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News and a prominent fact-checker, has reported that his personal details have been published by a far-right social media user.
'Kantara' makers deny claims of on-set death incident
The production team of Kantara: Chapter 1 has refuted allegations that the death of a junior artist took place during the film's shoot.