Bharat Express

DK Shivakumar

SM Krishna, a seasoned politician who played a key role in shaping state's political landscape, passed away at the age of 93.

The Supreme Court had previously dismissed Shivakumar’s petition seeking to quash the CBI case. In October 2023, the Karnataka High Court refused to halt the probe, directing the CBI to complete its investigation in three months

The BJP criticized Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's proposal to rename Ramnagar District, accusing the Congress of disrespecting Hindus and Lord Ram.

The Election Commission deemed his speech a breach of the model code, leading to the registration of a police case for alleged bribery and undue influence in elections.

Earlier this month, Mr. Shivakumar issued a stern warning to water tanker owners, declaring that their vehicles would be confiscated if not registered with authorities by the March 7 deadline.

Himachal Pradesh's political unrest began when the BJP asserted that the Sukhu-led government was in minority after the former defeated the Congress in an election tainted by cross-voting to win the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat.

Shivakumar, who is responsible for the water resource portfolio, explained that the inflow of water into the Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS Dam) is insufficient for releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

Both the leaders would take oath as the chief minister and deputy chief minister respectively along with a few ministers on Saturday at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru

"Everything is well; everything will be well," Shivakumar assured the media.

Siddaramaiah to be Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar deputy CM; swearing-in on May 20: Congress sources