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Cutouts of Deputy Chief Minister dk shivakumar as the next CM appeared outside the Congress office in Bengaluru. Shivakumar firmly dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of a 'wobbling' Chief Minister's chair in Karnataka, stating all positions are stable and questioning the PM's observations.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister dk shivakumar dismissed speculation of a rift with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating they will visit Delhi if summoned by the party high command. This comes after a meeting with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge amid ongoing rumors about leadership tussle within the state government.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister dk shivakumar stated that "time will decide" his potential elevation to Chief Minister, amidst growing speculation of a leadership change in the state's Congress government. This comes as the Siddaramaiah-led government approaches a significant milestone, fueling discussions about a possible power-sharing arrangement.

Deputy Chief Minister dk shivakumar has challenged JD(S) leaders HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy to an open debate on the Rs 18,000-crore Bidadi township project. Shivakumar claims 80% of farmers have consented, with compensation set to be disbursed soon. He highlighted the project's long history and urged Kumaraswamy to focus on steel prices instead.

Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.

Minister says Congress focused on completing term, development; dismisses leadership speculation in Mangaluru

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge downplayed the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle between Siddaramaiah and dk shivakumar, stating the party will resolve the "confusion soon." This comes amid speculation fueled by a reported power-sharing agreement and a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara suggesting Kharge could be a suitable CM.

Slams Cong for Kerala & Karnataka power struggles

The emergence of C Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM with Congress support sparks debate in Karnataka over river water disputes and the Mekedatu project. While smoother communication is anticipated, emotionally sensitive interstate issues like the Cauvery water sharing are unlikely to disappear, especially with climate uncertainty impacting rainfall and reservoir levels.

Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost its hosting rights for the IPL 2026 playoffs, including the final, due to unspecified local association and authority requirements. While the final moves to Ahmedabad, the Eliminator and a Qualifier will be held in New Chandigarh, and another Qualifier in Dharamshala.