Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the latest edition of Mann Ki Baat, highlighted India's achievements in defence, space, sports, and environmental conservation. He praised the commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, advances in missile systems, growing defence exports, and the successful private-sector launch of the Vikram-1 rocket.

The Prime Minister also reviewed the flood situation in Assam, assuring full central support for ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Meanwhile, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing his age and health.

PM Modi Highlights India's Defence & Space Growth | Assam Flood | Siddaramaiah's Big Announcement

He spoke about how collecting money to fund elections has now become a difficult task compared to earlier days when the people of his constituency themselves used to ensure his victory.

Siddaramaiah announces he will not contest 2028 Karnataka assembly elections

The political shift comes after a long power tussle in the southern state of karnataka, where Congress came to power in May 2023. It was then agreed that both frontrunners—Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar—would split the five-year tenure to serve as chief ministers of the state.

DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister, G Parameshwara as his deputy

Karnataka leaders DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah are in Delhi for crucial meetings with the Congress high command as discussions over the new cabinet and key appointments enter the final phase. Deputy Chief Minister positions and ministerial berths are expected to be finalised amid intense internal consultations and lobbying within the party.

DK Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah In Delhi, Final Round For Team DKS Begins 

Political suspense is building in Karnataka as the Congress leadership begins crucial discussions over the state’s next Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have arrived in Delhi amid growing speculation about a possible leadership transition. While DK Shivakumar is seen by many as a strong frontrunner, the final decision is expected to rest with the Congress high command. The developments are being closely watched across Karnataka’s political circles.


Karnataka CM Race Heats Up: DK Shivakumar Emerges Frontrunner 

 As Siddaramaiah turns in his resignation, DK Shivakumar is expected to take over as Karnataka CM. This draws an end to a long public feud between the two senior Congress leaders. From public spats to breakfast bonding, here’s a timeline of what went down.

Siddaramaiah’s tug-of-war with DK Shivakumar ends with resignation from Karnataka CM post: Timeline breakdown

Siddaramaiah's first tenure as CM was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership.

Siddaramaiah resigns: Inspiring journey of shepherd boy who became Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly likely to announce his resignation during an upcoming Cabinet meeting, according to political sources. The development has triggered intense speculation within the state’s political circles, with discussions underway about leadership transition and its impact on the ruling government.

CM Siddaramaiah Likely to Announce Resignation in Cabinet Meet

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to step down soon following intense political deliberations within the Congress leadership. The move comes after high-level meetings in Delhi involving Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other senior leaders, where a leadership transition for the state was reportedly finalised.


Congress Pushes Karnataka Leadership Transition | DK Shivakumar Emerges Strong CM Contender

Siddaramaiah may be offered a Rajya Sabha seat, while his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah could be accommodated in the cabinet. If carried out, the move would mirror recent developments in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar stepped down as CM and later moved to the Rajya Sabha.

Karnataka power shift? Congress leadership meets in Delhi fuel CM change buzz: What's happening

Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. 

'Word power is world power': DK Shivakumar cryptic post hints at 'power tussle' in Karnataka — What's happening?

Karnataka faces a political tug of war as parties vie for the Chief Minister’s post following recent elections. Key leaders are negotiating alliances and support to form the next government.

India: Tug of War for Chief Minister's Post in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah ‘digitally’ killed off: Meta translated a condolence message by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Kannada to say that the CM had died. He is shocked to see such a grave error being made by Meta and has asked it to halt its auto-translation service in Kannada.

Meta auto-translation goof-up declares Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dead

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police to appear before it on Wednesday (Nov 6) for questioning in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment case.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah summoned by Lokayukta for questioning in Mysuru Land scam case

In the Indian state of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah's wife has ordered to surrender 14 plots of land which is worth around 67 million dollars after the ED filed a money laundering case against him. The Karnataka CM is accused of Illegally allotting these plots to his wife. Watch to know more.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accused Of Illegalities In Land Allotment To Wife

Karnataka government withdrew open consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct inquiries in the state, alleging that the bureau was functioning in a "motivated matter" and had a "biased approach".

‘Biased approach,’ Karnataka withdraws general consent to CBI for probing cases in state

Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil said on Thursday (July 4) that his government would make 23-25 amendments to the three new criminal laws introduced by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre.

Will make 23-25 changes to new criminal laws in K'taka, says state minister

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reacted sharply to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the Congress party tried to give reservation to Muslims by reducing the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (SC) reservations.

Blatant lie: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reacts to PM Modi's Muslim quota claim

Karnataka's much awaited caste survey report was submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday by the chairman of state’s backward classes commission. Watch in for more details!

Karnataka 'caste census' report submitted to CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka: Chairman of OBC commission submits caste survey report to CM Siddaramaiah

On Wednesday, the Karnataka government, after failing to procure the required quantity of rice to roll under its Annya Bhagya Scheme, said that it will pay cash for the additionally pledged rice promised to BPL (Below the Poverty Line) families under one of the five pre-poll campaign guarantees by the Congress party, TOI reported.

'Centre denied us rice': Amid row with centre, Karnataka govt to pay cash instead of promised extra rice stack

You must've heard the song 'Young, Dumb & Broke'. Let us introduce you to its remix version ' Old, Criminal & Rich'. A recent report has revealed that a staggering 75 per cent of the ministers in the newly appointed cabinet in India's southern state of Karnataka have unresolved criminal cases pending against them and that a whopping 97 per cent of them are as rich as Richie Rich.

Old, criminal, rich: Cabinet in India's Karnataka full of millionaire lawbreakers, reveals report

Following four days of high-level meetings, India’s Congress party seems to have established a consensus about who will be leading the party’s government in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Karnataka’s next CM announced: Congress elects Siddaramaiah as new state leader

Siddaramaiah will be the next chief minister of Karnataka, the southwestern state of India, and DK Shivakumar to take oath as deputy chief minister, news agency ANI said in a tweet.

Siddaramaiah to be next CM of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar his deputy: Report

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