Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed one of his political secretaries, signaling growing cracks within his inner circle and ongoing infighting within the state's Congress party. The move highlights internal power struggles.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the families of three labourers who died in a landslide at a road construction site in Hulikal Ghat, Hosanagara.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah campaigned for the Davanagere South by-election, emphasizing government guarantees and criticizing the political legacy of the Deve Gowda family and the JD(S).
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah campaigned for UDF candidate Ashraf in Manjeshwar, Kerala, urging voters to support him while also criticizing the BJP's ideology and addressing Kerala's financial challenges.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted the direct impact of law and order on economic growth, urging police to curb rising cybercrime and enhance accountability.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is campaigning for Congress candidate Umesh Meti in Bagalkote, endorsing the welfare agenda, as the BJP intensifies its efforts ahead of the April 9 by-election following leader deaths.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended Karnataka's budget in the Assembly, asserting the state's strong fiscal management. He dismissed opposition criticism, highlighting that the state's fiscal deficit remains within acceptable limits compared to other states.
Karnataka has granted an additional Rs 10 crore for rehabilitation efforts following the Wayanad landslide. The move has drawn criticism from the BJP, which slammed 'Keralam CM Shri Siddaramaiah'.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a budget training program for legislators and used the occasion to criticize the Central government for the state's revenue deficit.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is continuing his government's welfare programs despite facing revenue and debt concerns, as well as attacks from the Opposition.
Karnataka's CM Siddaramaiah announced the Rohith Vemula Act to prevent caste-based discrimination in higher education, alongside plans for student union elections.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in the Budget for 2026-27 that the government plans to introduce sea plane and heli-taxi facilities to promote tourism in the coastal belt, along with a 'Comprehensive coastal tourism development plan'.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his record 17th State Budget, outlining a Rs 4.48 lakh crore spending plan for the financial year 2026-27, while the state continues to face a revenue deficit for the third consecutive year.
The Congress government faces a tightrope walk between containing revenue deficit and funding its guarantee schemes, amid speculation over a possible change of Chief Minister after the Budget Session
With annual spending for guarantees exceeding ₹50,000 crore, Siddaramaiah may appeal to relatively well-off families to voluntarily give up certain benefits
Dalit left community delegation, including Ministers K.H. Muniyappa and R.B. Thimmapur, met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday and is learnt to have exerted pressure for withdrawal of GO on recruitment
“I have urged diplomatic outreach, preparedness for special repatriation flights, and coordinated support through embassies and airlines,” the CM said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized at the Bengaluru GAFX Conference that artificial intelligence should be utilized to augment human creativity rather than replace artists.
Satish Jarkiholi has stated that the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister is natural, clarifying that it does not imply Siddaramaiah should be unseated and that new MLAs seeking Cabinet berths is also acceptable.
Government job aspirants protested over '2 lakh-plus' vacancies, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blaming graft under BJP rule and legal hurdles for delays.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has demanded the re-implementation of MGNREGA and the abolition of VB-G RAM G, also calling for a uniform minimum wage of ₹400 per day for rural employment.
The Karnataka government is actively considering a proposal to restrict mobile phone use for students below the age of 16, citing growing concerns over social media addiction and its impact on young minds.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that action will be taken against Congress leaders involved in an alleged internal conspiracy to defeat a party candidate in the Davanagere South by-election.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Election Commission of India of bias over its scrutiny of welfare fund disbursals ahead of by-elections.
Karnataka's Home Minister Parameshwara has backed CM Siddaramaiah's stance, warning that using population alone for redrawing constituencies could disadvantage states with stabilized growth.
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India's Election Commission has reported the seizure of cash, liquor, and drugs, among other freebies, worth Rs 651 crore across four poll-bound states and one Union Territory.
CM Siddaramaiah urges Davanagere South voters to support Congress in April 9 by-election, claiming BJP spreads misinformation and warning against independent candidates.
The High Court has issued a notice to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah concerning a petition that challenges the closure of a case by a special court in Bengaluru, which involved alleged irregularities in land allotments by MUDA.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ignited a debate by publicly stating his practice of consuming non-vegetarian food on Hindu festival days like Ugadi and Shivaratri, emphasizing personal belief over traditional rituals.
Indian politician Siddaramaiah has written to the Centre, advocating for the implementation of an integrated monitoring system for commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG).
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that there was likelihood of date being announced for byelections to Bagalkot and Davangere assembly constituencies in a week and Congress party was well…
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is in Delhi to meet top Congress leaders, fueling speculation about a potential leadership change in the state following CM Siddaramaiah's budget presentation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that Bengaluru's city corporations will be able to raise funds for infrastructure projects through municipal bonds, supplemented by a ₹7,000 crore development grant.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ₹900-crore grant for infrastructure development in Karnataka's health sector, amidst questions over the AB-ArK package revision.
Indian politician Siddaramaiah has voiced support for M.K. Stalin's advocacy for greater states' autonomy, stating that federalism in the country is becoming 'coercive'.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed strong support for Tamil Nadu's call for a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations, as conveyed in a letter to the T.N. Chief Minister.
Siddaramaiah said that it is imperative for all States, irrespective of political affiliations, to join hands in constructive federal dialogue, not to weaken the union but to right-size it
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged for strengthened diplomatic outreach and readiness for repatriation, likely in response to global events or the situation of citizens abroad.
The Deputy Leader of Opposition, Arvind Bellad, has accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of providing misleading information regarding employment, claiming jobs were announced before the completion of the process.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah blames the previous BJP government for over 26 million job vacancies, while protests continue. Recruitment efforts are ongoing.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urged support for a Congress protest to restore the MGNREGA scheme, claiming that the VB-G RAM G program is snatching away rural job rights, leading to job losses and weakened local governance.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has affirmed that decisions regarding a cabinet reshuffle are up to the party's high command, amidst lobbying by senior Congress MLAs for changes.
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Karnataka High Court to challenge a trial court's decision. The decision accepted the 'B' final report filed by the Lokayukta Police in a land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
A controversy has arisen after an expelled BJP leader, Yatnal, joined the Bagalkot by-election campaign, prompting criticism from CM Siddaramaiah who called it a double standard and a sign of party weakness.
Campaigning for the Karnataka bypolls is intensifying, with Siddaramaiah rallying in Bagalkot and BJP heavyweights preparing for rallies in Davanagere South.
In a five-hour response, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the state's Rs 1.32 lakh crore debt, attributing the revenue deficit to policies and actions of the central government.
Siddaramaiah countered charges regarding the timing of the budget by asserting that he consumes non-vegetarian food on Shivratri and does not believe in auspicious timings or religious dietary restrictions.
The bypolls have been necessitated owing to the deaths of incumbent MLAs H.Y. Meti in Bagalkot and Shamanur Shivashankarappa in Davangere; both served as Ministers during Siddaramaiah’s previous…
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah warns officials over unanswered legislative questions, citing embarrassment and undermined authority, as opposition accuses government of failure.
‘Mr. Gowda persuaded me to take up finance portfolio, saying that he wanted someone trustworthy to handle it. Though I did not know anything about finances, I took it up...’
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized U.S. influence over India's economy, claiming it undermines sovereignty and urged for a more independent foreign policy.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents a ₹4.48 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on growth, welfare, and fiscal discipline amid rising debt and revenue deficits.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ₹500 crore allocation for suburban rail and stated that 41 km of metro line would be operational in 2026-27, with land acquisition for Corridor-2 already completed.
Karnataka's budget, presented by Siddaramaiah, focuses on making Bengaluru the 'most liveable city' but does not include any large-scale, big-ticket schemes.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present his 17th budget, facing significant revenue pressures and a projected deficit due to rising welfare commitments.
A power struggle within the Indian National Congress party continues, with Siddaramaiah responding to claims of spying on MLAs amidst his tussle with Shivakumar.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rubbished allegations of spying and phone tapping made by Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok and JD(S) leader and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has backed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's call for a renewed discourse on the relationship between the central and state governments in India.
One of them is Mamata Rayareddy, daughter of Basavaraj Rayareddy, MLA and financial advisor to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is stuck in Dubai, UAE
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that rationality and scientificity need to be inculcated in the education system, noting that guarantee schemes for equal opportunities and economic freedom have gained national attention.
BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, requesting the withdrawal of a circular that imposes restrictions on journalists at the Vidhana Soudha.
The Chief Minister will inaugurate the new building of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan in Kabettu at 11.30 a.m., followed by the inauguration of the Kisan Sabha auditorium on Taluk Office Road.
Satish Jarkiholi stated his belief that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister of Karnataka, clarifying that his recent trip to New Delhi was not to rally support for any leader.
A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.