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DK Shivakumar has been unanimously elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader in Karnataka and has formally staked his claim to form the government. He will be sworn in as Chief Minister on June 3rd. The decision followed a CLP meeting where Siddaramaiah's name was proposed and seconded. Shivakumar expressed his commitment to serving the state with dedication.

Warns of district-wide agitation if order is not withdrawn; march held to Mini vidhana soudha

A Bengaluru businessman's life was tragically cut short by a dangling roadside cable just before his engagement. Vishal M Lunawat died after his motorcycle entangled with the wire, causing him to fall and sustain a severe injury. His family blames civic apathy and negligence for the preventable accident.

Karnataka's next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, is predicted by his astrologer to hold the top post for an extended period. Dwarkanath, who advises Shivakumar, revealed he provided three auspicious dates for the swearing-in ceremony. The astrologer also confidently stated Shivakumar will secure a victory in the 2028 elections, solidifying his long tenure and bringing prosperity to the state.

D.K. Shivakumar's bid for the Chief Minister post gained traction after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened, persuading Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Siddaramaiah reportedly conveyed his decision to resign, though he is hesitant about a national role. A press conference is expected before his resignation, with Shivakumar attending a breakfast meeting.

Karnataka's Backward Classes Commission has submitted its long-delayed caste census report to the government after a nudge from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The report, comprising over 300 pages, will now be presented to the cabinet for a decision on its implementation, a move seen as politically significant.

DK Shivakumar has been elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Bengaluru. This decision follows Siddaramaiah's resignation as Karnataka chief minister. Shivakumar's astrologer has recommended June 3rd at 5:15 PM for his oath-taking ceremony at Lok Bhavan.

Speculation surrounding a potential leadership change in Karnataka saw social media erupt with fan edits and nostalgic content celebrating Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Supporters highlighted their individual strengths and political journeys, while also sharing videos showcasing their apparent camaraderie since the Congress came to power.

Karnataka has received approval for 1,122 additional medical seats following a decision by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 15. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced that the expansion includes undergraduate and postgraduate seats supported by Rs 495 crore and Rs 541 crore grants, respectively, totaling Rs 1,090 crore. The move aims to strengthen medical education and benefit multiple districts across the state, marking a record allocation for healthcare capacity enhancement efforts.

DK Shivakumar is set to be formally elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Bengaluru, succeeding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. AICC leaders will attend the meeting where Shivakumar will be elected, followed by his submission of the CLP resolution to the governor to stake his claim in forming the new cabinet.

Bengaluru experienced severe disruption as heavy rains flooded streets, metro stations, and even the vidhana soudha. Thousands of books were destroyed at the iconic Bookworm store, with a significant financial loss. Uprooted trees caused internet outages and traffic snarls, with over 170 trees falling across the city. One woman was injured by a falling tree.

Following a tragic incident where seven people died after a hospital compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has suspended an executive engineer. The government is tightening safety measures, ordering the eviction of vendors from dangerous structures, and identifying vulnerable city locations. Preparations are underway for the approaching monsoon.

As welcome rain swiftly turned into waist-deep flooding, Wednesday’s downpour was what the city had prayed for — but clearly wasn’t ready for

A devastating thunderstorm in Bengaluru led to the collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital, killing seven people, including a child. Intense rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms caused widespread disruption, flooding, and damage across the city, with several other rain-related fatalities reported.