Politics

Congress high command will decide everything: Shivaganga

After Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the Congress party's cohesion and unity on Saturday, Shivaganga Basavaraj, a close aide of Shivakumar, made it clear that the Congress party's high command will decide the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. Basavaraj emphasised that there's only one faction in the party - the Congress faction.

2025-11-29T11:26:23.887585+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Centre of “betrayal"

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday expressed strong discontent over the Union BJP government's alleged disregard for the state's demands and needs.

2025-11-29T10:38:35.508307+00:00 IST

Akhilesh Yadav alleges pressure on EC staff during SIR process

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that employees of the Election Commission of India are being pressured to complete the SIR process, questioning, "What is the hurry?" He further claimed that people in West Bengal are also raising complaints about the process.

2025-11-29T09:47:41.787272+00:00 IST

Supporters in Tumkur hold puja, human chain

The agitation began at the historic Kote Anjaneya temple, where supporters performed special puja ceremonies seeking divine blessings for the continuation of Siddaramaiah's tenure.

2025-11-29T09:41:34.730100+00:00 IST

BJP forms national coordination committee on SIR

The committee has been formed amid the repeated instances of BLO deaths. The issue of BLO's health and safety has also gotten the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) locking horns, with each of them claiming that the other one is threatening and intimidating BLOs for their agenda.

2025-11-29T09:22:02.532516+00:00 IST

'Breakup Par Makeup' meeting:"Shehzad Poonawalla

The BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla took a swipe at the breakfast meeting between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, calling it a "breakup par makeup" meeting and alleging that the two leaders were attempting to bury their internal rift by putting on a display of unity.

2025-11-29T09:13:17.101249+00:00 IST

Sachin Pilot flags concerns over SIR process

Speaking to ANI in Jaipur, Pilot said that while SIR has taken place multiple times in the past, "earlier when SIR occurred, there was neither any discussion nor any fear in people's minds. But for the first time, people are troubled by this."

2025-11-29T09:11:19.154874+00:00 IST

Nikhil Kumaraswamy slams Congress amid Karnataka leadership row

Speaking to ANI, Kumaraswamy mocked the meeting, saying the Congress was "united only for breakfast" but deeply divided on all other matters.

2025-11-29T09:05:57.961161+00:00 IST

CM Sarma thinks himself of "king", "don" of Assam: Aminul

Days later, after the Gauhati High Court quashed his detention orders and directed that he be released, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam on Saturday said that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thinks of himself as a "king" or a "don" of Assam adding that all of his previous detentions have been "illegal" and done with the act of venegance.

2025-11-29T08:53:27.503497+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Around 12 resolutions passed in key DMK meeting

The meeting was convened to review work reports submitted by the party's MPs. Rajya Sabha MP and DMK Deputy General Secretary Tiruchi Siva said that around 12 resolutions were passed during the session.

2025-11-29T07:52:03.502688+00:00 IST

JD(S) takes dig at Karnataka govt leadership tussle

This came after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar met over an hour-long breakfast of Idli-Sambar and Upma on Saturday morning.

2025-11-29T07:00:21.461171+00:00 IST

Congress MLA Vitthal Dondiba's claim amid Karnataka leadership tu

Katakadhond said he is also an aspirant for a ministerial position and emphasised that the CM post should be discussed in the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, with the high command expected to take a timely decision.

2025-11-29T06:54:46.493003+00:00 IST

"Nobody interested in Congress' problems..." Karnataka LC LoP

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Saturday said that the ongoing leadership tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is a Congress party issue, asserting that nobody outside the party is concerned with its internal problems.

2025-11-29T06:38:44.224130+00:00 IST

"Nothing will happen, Congress will be united": KC Venugopal

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Saturday dismissed any speculations regarding the power tussle brewing up in Karnataka as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met for breakfast earlier this morning.

2025-11-29T06:38:34.778332+00:00 IST

Goa ZP elections on Dec 20: 8.68 lakh voters to decide 50 seats

There are nine reserved seats for women, seven for OBC and one for SC and ST respectively in North Goa. In South Goa, 10 seats are reserved for women, six for OBC and five for ST.

2025-11-29T06:18:46.657949+00:00 IST

Siddaramiah, DK Shivakumar echo message of unity

"We have decided that we will follow whatever the high command says. There will be no confusion from tomorrow. There is still no confusion. Some media reporters have created the confusion," CM Siddaramaiah said during a press conference.

2025-11-29T06:16:48.392031+00:00 IST

“A productive discussion on Karnataka’s priorities and road ahead

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a "productive discussion on Karnataka's priorities and the road ahead" with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while meeting him at his Cauvery residence for breakfast on Saturday morning.

2025-11-29T06:01:57.538941+00:00 IST

"Why is Congress high command silent?": JDS MLC SL Bhojegowda

Janata Dal (Secular) MLC SL Bhojegowda on Saturday questioned the silence of the top leadership of Congress over the power tussle brewing here in the state Congress ranks here in Karnataka for the position of Chief Minister.

2025-11-29T05:42:12.569024+00:00 IST

"Drama going on": Kumaraswamy on Karnataka leadership tussle

Speaking to the media, Kumaraswamy said they are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this "ultimate drama".

2025-11-29T05:29:11.366935+00:00 IST

"It is up to the high command:" G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, reacting to the power tussle between CM Siddaramiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar, said that it is up to the Congress high command in Delhi to resolve the issues, and the high command usually takes note of these developments.

2025-11-29T05:12:53.960174+00:00 IST