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Not discontinuing Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha guarantees: CM Shivakumar
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar said Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti schemes will continue, clarifying that beneficiary verification aims to weed out fraudulent claims
 "Not discontinuing Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha guarantees: CM Shivakumar")
Won't accept Reddy's resignation, issue will be resolved: Shivakumar
Shivakumar's remarks came amid efforts by the Congress leadership to defuse the crisis triggered by Reddy's resignation announcement
 "Won't accept Reddy's resignation, issue will be resolved: Shivakumar")
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation
The Congress leadership made a last-ditch attempt in the middle of the press conference to persuade the disgruntled minister, but he remained firm in his decision
 "Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns over portfolio allocation")
DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM; 13 ministers to join cabinet
He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan
 "DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM; 13 ministers to join cabinet")
Datanomics: Can DKS sustain Siddaramaiah-led K'taka growth momentum?
As D.K. Shivakumar takes charge, Karnataka hands over a high-growth economy marked by rising incomes, expanding national share and investment-led fiscal management
 "Datanomics: Can DKS sustain Siddaramaiah-led K'taka growth momentum?")
The laborious road ahead for D K Shivakumar on jobs, growth and welfare
From delivering welfare promises to scripting a Congress comeback in 2028, the new CM will have his hands full. Archis Mohan writes
 "The laborious road ahead for D K Shivakumar on jobs, growth and welfare")
Shivakumar meets Guv Gehlot, stakes claim to form new govt in Karnataka
Shivakumar's swearing-in as the new CM will take place on June 3 at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan
 "Shivakumar meets Guv Gehlot, stakes claim to form new govt in Karnataka")
D K Shivakumar meets Karnataka Guv ahead of CLP meeting to elect new leader
The meeting comes ahead of his possible election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party this evening
Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation, dissolves Cabinet
Development came after Siddaramaiah stepped down from the post following directions from the Congress high command; he will continue as Chief Minister until alternative arrangements are made
 "Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation, dissolves Cabinet")
Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, clears path for D K Shivakumar
Congress replaced Siddaramaiah with D K Shivakumar as Karnataka chief minister ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls and 2029 Lok Sabha elections
 "Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, clears path for D K Shivakumar")
Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar to succeed him
Siddaramaiah said he will remain in state politics and will serve out the remainder of his term as an MLA
 "Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar to succeed him")
Leadership issue: Congress high command decision final, says Siddaramaiah
The CM was responding to comments made by his deputy and another claimant for the Chief Minister post D K Shivakumar earlier in the day that he has "no confusion" over the leadership issue
 "Leadership issue: Congress high command decision final, says Siddaramaiah")
Happy that Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving CM: Shivakumar
A stiff power tussle between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for the top post in Karnataka intensified in mid-November after the Congress government reached the halfway mark in its tenure
Don't interfere in our state's affairs: Shivakumar to Kerala CM Vijayan
In a Facebook post, Vijayan referred to the reported bulldozing of Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout, where Muslim families had been living for many years
 "Don't interfere in our state's affairs: Shivakumar to Kerala CM Vijayan")
Leadership row: Will wait for Congress high command's call, says Shivakumar
Shivakumar's statement came a day after Siddaramaiah asserted in the Assembly that he would continue in office
 "Leadership row: Will wait for Congress high command's call, says Shivakumar")
Congress high command will call us at 'appropriate time': DK Shivakumar
Shivakumar, had said that he and CM Siddaramaiah have come to an agreement with the involvement of the Congress high command, and both of them will abide by it
 "Congress high command will call us at 'appropriate time': DK Shivakumar")
Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing theory, says will remain Karnataka CM
Speculation over whether DK Shivakumar would be appointed CM by the Congress high command persisted for a few days and was subsequently clarified by the party after the two leaders met for breakfast
 "Siddaramaiah rejects power-sharing theory, says will remain Karnataka CM")
Karnataka power tussle: CM Siddaramaiah attends Satish Jarkiholi's dinner
The dinner meetings come a week after over 30 Congress legislators, including some Ministers, met for dinner along with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on the outskirts of Belagavi
 "Karnataka power tussle: CM Siddaramaiah attends Satish Jarkiholi's dinner")
ED's image tarnished: Shivakumar as Congress protests National Herald case
Karnataka Congress leaders staged protests near the Gandhi statue at Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi against the Central government over the National Herald case
Dy CM Shivakumar will become K'taka CM on January 6, says Congress MLA
When asked what significance the date has, he said, "I don't know. It's just a random number. Everybody is saying this. It can either be January 6 or 9. These are the two dates."
 "Dy CM Shivakumar will become K'taka CM on January 6, says Congress MLA")