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India News
PM Modi Hits Back: Congress’ Empty Promises Exposed in Karnataka Row
Political Tensions Rise Over Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme Bengaluru: A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka following Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s remark suggesting that numerous women are willing to forgo the free bus travel benefit under the Shakti scheme. Opposition leaders quickly labeled this statement as part of a broader plot to undermine the scheme, sparking heated debates in the…
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State News
Guarantee Schemes Will Continue Unchanged: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar assured the public that the state government has no intention of discontinuing any of its five flagship guarantee schemes, including the popular Shakti scheme. Addressing reporters here on Thursday at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office, Shivakumar clarified that recent remarks of his had been misconstrued. He emphasized, “There is absolutely no question…
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Syed Azeempeer Khadri Will Withdraw His Nomination: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Stating that the dissidence over Congress ticket in Shiggavi had ended, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar today said that the dissident candidate Khadri would withdraw the nomination. Addressing the press after holding a meeting with the dissident candidate Khadri at his Sadashivanagar residence, he said , “Khadri will withdraw his nomination on October 30. The party…
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State News
CP Yogeshwar Joins Congress, To File Nomination on
Bengaluru, Oct 23: Former minister and BJP leader C P Yogeshwar, who recently stepped down from his position as BJP MLC, officially joined the Congress party on Wednesday. He is set to contest the upcoming by-election for the Channapatna assembly constituency, scheduled for November 13. The seat was vacated by Union Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy. Yogeshwar, a…
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State News
Kumaraswamy Mocks: “Bengaluru Becoming Venice, Not Singapore Under DK Shivakumar”
Bengaluru: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy took a jibe at Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who had previously vowed to develop Bengaluru to the standards of Singapore. However, Kumaraswamy remarked that instead of achieving that vision, the city has been transformed into something resembling Venice under the current government’s tenure. Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy said, “I visited Venice about 25 years…
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Hubballi: Shivakumar Surprised by Haryana Results, Says Congress to Reevaluate Strategy
Hubballi: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed any speculation about a change in leadership in Karnataka, reaffirming that Siddaramaiah will continue as the Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Shivakumar clarified that there has been no discussion regarding a leadership change. “Siddaramaiah is our Chief Minister, and we are working under his leadership,” he stated. Shivakumar also expressed…
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State News
MUDA Case: DK Shivakumar Says CM Will Emerge Clean, Calls BJP’s Actions a Conspiracy
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had not done anything wrong in the MUDA case and added that he would come out clean even if there was investigation. Replying to reporters’ queries at an event in Taj West End on High Court’s ruling in Muda case, he said, “This is a conspiracy of the…
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DCM DK Shivakumar Eyes New York’s ‘The Edge’ for Bengaluru’s Future Sky Deck
New York: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is planning to build a sky-deck in Bengaluru, recently paid a visit to a sky-deck in New York during his visit to the USA. He visited the sky-deck ‘The Edge’ and inspected its architecture, design and other aspects. He was accompanied by his wife Usha. He got a bird’s eye view of…
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State News
Siddaramaiah’s Grip on Power Weakening as Shivakumar Leads CM Race: BY Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa stirred the political landscape on Saturday, suggesting that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has emerged as the leading contender for the Chief Minister’s role within the Congress party. He indicated growing internal competition in the party, adding, “Shivakumar is currently at the forefront of the race for the top post.” Vijayendra implied that Chief Minister…
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“This is a victory of the people and the government”: DCM DK Shivakumar on High Court verdict on DA case
Bengaluru: Welcoming the High Court’s decision to quash a CBI application in the disproportionate assets case, DCM DK Shivakumar today said the verdict was a victory for the people and the government. “I had great faith in the judiciary and I feel vindicated today. It is more a victory for the people and the government than a personal one. I…
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