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Jail, 7-year beard & a vow: Rock of Kanakapura DK Shivakumar's road to CM seat

Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard. After 50 days in prison following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, he looked visibly worn out, but...

Times of India 11d ago

IPL 2026: Bengaluru began victory lap way before RCB scored winning runs

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Times of India 10d ago

Beyond CM chair tussle: What could make or break DKS's reign in Karnataka

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar has been long known for his firefighting skills. The Congress turned to him everytime things fell apart. But now, as he prepares to take up the top job in Karnataka, the test will not just be of his firefighting skills (in his own backyard) but also of his governance skills.

Times of India 9d ago

With assets worth Rs 1,413 crore, DK Shivakumar set to become India's richest CM

BENGALURU: Karnataka's D K Shivakumar is set to take office as the wealthiest chief minister in the country. His total declared assets stand at Rs 1,413 crore. Election affidavit-based analysis compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) puts Shivakumar ahead of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu (Rs 931 cr) and Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay (Rs 648 cr).

Times of India 10d ago

Karnataka cabinet takes shape: Who all took oath with new CM DK Shivakumar

NEW DELHI: Karnataka’s new cabinet took shape on Wednesday as DK Shivakumar took oath as chief minister along with 13 other Congress MLAs and leaders as ministers. Senior leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as deputy chief minister. Shivakumar was the deputy CM under predecessor and rival, Siddaramaiah, for over two years.

Times of India 7d ago

From Sidda to DKS: Congress hopes Karnataka change of guard will blunt anti-incumbency, fill gaps

Congress's surgical operation in Karnataka stems from its estimates of gaps after three years of the Siddaramaiah government and its expectations from DK Shivakumar at the helm, with eyes focused on future political battles - 2028 assembly polls followed by Lok Sabha polls. The transition from Siddaramaiah to Shivakumar is rooted in the informal arrangement that was made at the time of the selection of CM following a keen tussle between the two for the top post. But, sources said, the...

Times of India 11d ago