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G Parameshwara took oath as Cabinet Minister and will serve as Deputy CM. A prominent Dalit leader in Karnataka Congress, he was earlier Home Minister in the Siddaramaiah cabinet. Elected multiple times from Madhugiri and Koratagere, he has served as KPCC president and Karnataka Home Minister. In 2018, he became the state’s first Dalit Deputy […]
Senior Congress leader KH Muniyappa has taken oath as a minister in DK Shivakumar’s Cabinet in Karnataka. A veteran Dalit leader, he has served multiple terms in Parliament from Kolar and held union ministerial roles in railways and social justice. Currently a state minister, his experience strengthens the new Cabinet team.
D.K. Shivakumar has officially taken the oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka in a ceremony attended by senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and TG CM Revanth Reddy. The event marked a significant leadership transition in the state, with top dignitaries witnessing the swearing-in and party unity being prominently showcased.
Senior Congress leader G. Parameshwara is set to become the new Deputy CM of Karnataka. The decision marks a key leadership development within the state’s ruling party, strengthening its cabinet balance and internal representation. His appointment is expected to be officially announced soon, signaling a reshuffle in the state’s top politics.
The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved a ₹10,000-crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund to protect airlines from rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global ATF prices have surged sharply due to the ongoing crisis, adding financial pressure on airlines and oil marketing companies.
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reportedly spoke to D.K. Shivakumar over the phone, congratulating and wishing him well ahead of his expected elevation as Karnataka CM. Shivakumar said he assured her of inclusive leadership and unity within the party, adding that Gandhi has always shown trust in him since appointing him state party president.
The Goa government will soon issue orders to regularise over 5,000 houses under the Mhaje Ghar scheme, CM Pramod Sawant said. Around 3,000 orders are ready or issued. The scheme aims to grant ownership rights to residents of long-standing unauthorised houses on government or community land. A programme in Margao will distribute orders to 1,000 […]
The Malviya Nagar hotel fire in Delhi, which killed 21 people, exposes serious fire safety and regulatory lapses. The overcrowded bed-and-breakfast reportedly operated beyond its licensed capacity with poor exits and safety systems. The tragedy highlights risks of unregulated residential-to-commercial conversions and weak enforcement, now under scrutiny.
A shocking incident at Kolkata’s Surendranath College has triggered outrage after reports of ₹1 crore cash, firearms, and objectionable items, including condoms, found in locked rooms. The discovery has led to a political blame game between BJP and TMC, while police investigate the source, ownership, and possible misuse of the campus space.
A devastating fire at Flourish Stay hotel in South Delhi’s Hauz Rani area killed at least 21 people and injured over 40. Owner Lokesh Bajaj and partners are under investigation for safety and licensing lapses. The blaze spread rapidly, trapping guests inside. Rescue teams evacuated survivors, including a woman and child who jumped from the […]
A Kannada daily sparked controversy after depicting Karnataka DCM D.K. Shivakumar as Lord Shiva ahead of his oath cermony. The image drew criticism from sections of the public, who accused the newspaper of glorifying a political figure through religious symbolism. The episode has reignited debate over political imagery and sensitivities.
Actor Ranveer Singh received relief after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees withdrew its non-cooperation directive against him. The decision followed mediation efforts by industry bodies, including CINTAA and the Producers Guild, to end a dispute linked to his exit from “Don 3”. FWICE said the resolution should not be considered a victory.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, triggering a fire and disrupting flights and mobile services. The attack came during a key economic forum hosted by Vladimir Putin. Ukraine also hit other Russian targets. Moscow claimed it downed 354 drones, while separate strikes caused casualties in Donetsk and Smolensk regions.
West Bengal’s political turmoil deepened as a rebel TMC faction submitted a letter, reportedly signed by 58 MLAs, to the Assembly Speaker seeking recognition as the official opposition group and backing Ritabrata Banerjee as leader of the opposition. The move intensifies speculation of a major split within the TMC amid escalating internal dissent.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the deadly Delhi hotel fire, describing the tragedy as “extremely heartbreaking.” He conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The fire claimed multiple lives, prompting widespread grief and renewed concerns over fire safety compliance.