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From student activist to Karnataka chief minister: The rise of DK Shivakumar

Published on Jun 3, 2026 14:36 IST

After the Congress swept the 2023 Assembly elections with 134 seats, Shivakumar emerged as a leading contender for the chief minister's post.

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, 13 ministers inducted in state cabinet

Shivakumar was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 12:48 IST

Yathindra Siddaramaiah misses Dy CM post, gets cabinet berth in DKS government

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah, meets Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar, in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 11:22 IST

DK Shivakumar set to be sworn in as Karnataka CM with 13 ministers today

A senior leader told HT that the Shivakumar government would be expanded after a month to induct more ministers, as the discussions on all berths could not be completed.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 02:11 IST

K'taka announces half-day office closure near Vidhana Soudha ahead of DKS oath

Karnataka state Congress President DK Shivakumar greets after he was elected leader of the legislature party, during the Congress legislature party meeting at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru.

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 09:42 IST

‘Mediocre in studies but had qualities of leader’: DKS' teacher ahead of CM oath

Parvathi expressed pride in seeing her former student rise to the highest political office in the state through his "own hard work"

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 09:43 IST

No proposal yet on ministeries, Deputy CMs in DK Shivakumar's govt: Kharge

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar meets Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Friday. (AICC/ANI Photo)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:43 IST

6 killed in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur as Thar rams into auto from behind

The impact propelled the autorickshaw forward, trapping it between the Thar and a container lorry parked on the roadside, completely crushing the autorickshaw, police said.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:04 IST

DK Shivakumar gets CLP’s nod as next CM of Karnataka, oath-taking on June 3

The Governor invited Shivakumar to take oath as the Karnataka CM on June 3.

Updated on May 31, 2026 24:58 IST

Siddaramaiah’s son Yathindra in line for post in Karnataka cabinet

In this image received on May 29, 2026, Congress President and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge with party leader Siddaramaiah during a meeting after the latter stepped down from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister, in New Delhi. Karnataka Ministers KJ George and Priyank Kharge and state MLA Yathindra Siddaramaiah are also present.

Updated on May 31, 2026 01:08 IST

2 deputies, spot for Sidda's son: What K'taka cabinet of ‘CM’ DKS can look like

Flanked by deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference after submitting his resignation to the governor’s office on Thursday

Updated on May 30, 2026 08:25 IST

Hectic parleys continue inside Congress for new Karnataka cabinet

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge being greeted by party leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah during a meeting, in New Delhi.

Published on May 30, 2026 01:27 IST

‘Nothing decided yet’: DKS stays mum on CM race, defers decision to CLP meet

Shivakumar said the decision would be taken after a discussion with the party high command.

Published on May 29, 2026 16:06 IST

Five friends killed after car crashes into parked lorry on Karnataka highway

Police identified the deceased as Raghavendra (40), Pramod (36), Rudresh (30), Somashekhar (35), and Mallikarjuna (35), all residents of Challakere. (iStock/ Representative photo)

Published on May 29, 2026 14:29 IST

Siddaramaiah's exit ends Karnataka stalemate, focus shifts to DK Shivakumar

Updated on May 29, 2026 04:46 IST

‘No regrets’: Siddaramaiah to remain active in Karnataka politics

Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka chief minister on May 28.

Updated on May 29, 2026 01:49 IST

Congress’s seasoned troubleshooter rises to the helm in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah declared DK Shivakumar would be the next chief minister at a breakfast meeting with his cabinet colleagues before resigning.

Updated on May 29, 2026 02:37 IST

The Congress’s limited win

DK Shivakumar has spent years as the party’s main troubleshooter, poll strategist and financier — a role he has excelled in. Now, he’s stepping into the most public-facing role of his career. (PTI)

Published on May 28, 2026 14:27 IST

Not interested in national politics, says Siddaramaiah after resigning as CM

Flanked by deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah addresses a press conference after submitting his resignation to the governor’s office. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 28, 2026 15:30 IST

What next for Siddaramaiah? Congress leader reveals his plan

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said he would continue to serve the state as an MLA.

Updated on May 28, 2026 11:59 IST

'Up to high command now': Siddaramaiah ends resignation speech on cliffhanger

Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka chief minister on May 28.

Updated on May 29, 2026 01:56 IST

Siddaramaiah confirms resignation to Karnataka cabinet, eyes on Shivakumar now

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)

Updated on May 28, 2026 07:07 IST

Siddaramaiah has 'decided to resign', 100% likely Shivakumar may take over: MLAs

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, are set to meet over breakfast.

Updated on May 28, 2026 04:41 IST

CM receives BC panel’s caste survey report

CM receives BC panel’s caste survey report

Published on May 28, 2026 01:34 IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah likely to resign today, say Congress MLAs

Siddaramaiah likely to announce Karnataka CM exit after key breakfast meet with DK Shivakumar

Updated on May 28, 2026 02:18 IST

Amid CM change buzz, Siddaramaiah seeks appointment of Karnataka governor

Keeping up the suspense, the 77-year-old Siddaramaiah refused to comment on the raging speculations on Wednesday and said he would speak on the matter a day later.

Published on May 27, 2026 15:56 IST

‘Sidda compromised’: His predecessor's big claim amid K'taka CM change buzz

Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai (L) took a dig at Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

Updated on May 27, 2026 08:21 IST

Sidda ‘pushed’ to step aside amid Congress huddle in Delhi, weighing options

Siddaramaiah, too, denied reports that discussions had taken place on changing the CM.

Updated on May 27, 2026 02:25 IST

With Siddaramaiah and DKS by side, KC Venugopal denies Karnataka CM change buzz

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Congress General Secretary K. C. Venugopal leave after attending a party meeting at Indira Bhavan, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) (ANI)

Updated on May 26, 2026 16:37 IST

‘No reality’: Cong leader on Karnataka CM change buzz

Speaking to reporters outside Indira Bhawan, the party's general secretary KC Venugopal stated that there was no truth to the speculation of a change in CM

Updated on May 26, 2026 13:45 IST

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