Bengaluru: In the past eight months, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka has accorded ‘cabinet-rank’ status to around 56 people outside his council of ministers, in what is seen as an attempt to placate dissenters or those sulking over being overlooked for a ministerial berth. The people given this rank include advisers to the government … Read more
Bengaluru: In India, the adage holds true for marriages, particularly arranged ones — it’s not just a union of two individuals but of families. In political families, this gains added significance as alliances can often amplify a party’s strength, making it a formidable force. In Karnataka, the family tree of 92-year-old veteran Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa … Read more
Bengaluru: The Congress government in Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has decided to revoke the permission given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who has been booked in a disproportionate assets case. The move comes as a relief for Shivakumar, who has been under the scanner … Read more