The Times of India
Elections 2026Bengaluru / The Times of India
Karnataka's new cabinet portfolios are finalized, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar keeping Finance. Deputy CM G Parameshwara gets Revenue, and Priyank Kharge takes Home. The distribution reflects a balance of caste and region, with 14 ministers sworn in. Further expansion is anticipated post-Rajya Sabha elections.
DK Shivakumar's ascent to chief minister is being hailed by Congress as a testament to grassroots dedication, energizing cadres for the 2028 polls. Party leaders emphasize his journey from activist to top office, highlighting the value of organizational work.
G Parameshwara's appointment as deputy CM in Karnataka's DK Shivakumar government revives memories of past power tussles within the Congress. Previously, Parameshwara, as state party president, clashed with CM Siddaramaiah over party control. His current elevation is seen as a move to balance caste and factional interests, pacifying him after he vied for the CM post.
Karnataka's new Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has launched significant welfare and youth-focused initiatives. These include free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate levels and the establishment of 10,000 youth clubs with Rs 10 lakh each for sports, culture, and leadership. A private employment exchange will also be set up to aid job seekers.
BK Hariprasad has been appointed the new Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, succeeding DK Shivakumar. This transition follows Shivakumar's swearing-in as chief minister. Hariprasad, a seasoned party leader, will also contest the upcoming Legislative Council election. The Congress leadership acknowledged Shivakumar's contributions.
Fresh assessment by KREA indicates that nearly three lakh households have already installed rooftop solar units but are yet to be integrated with the grid
A staged midnight robbery with burqa-clad intruders quickly unraveled when police instincts and forensic evidence pointed to a family's elaborate cover-up. A grieving sister-in-law's fabricated story of a brutal heist collapsed, revealing a plot to eliminate a relative and steal gold to satisfy an extortionist.
A software engineer, Rohan Chandra, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents in Bengaluru. While initial reports suggested schizophrenia, doctors at Nimhans found him fit, citing financial disputes and a disagreement over a mobile number switch as the motive. Forensic evidence confirms Rohan's blood-stained clothes matched his parents'.
DK Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister this afternoon, immediately announcing eight populist schemes targeting farmers and women. This move aims to define his government's policy direction, drawing parallels with past welfare initiatives. The ceremony will be attended by top Congress leaders and will feature an open-jeep procession.