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Akram M is Assistant Editor at the Bengaluru Bureau. Over the past decade, he has covered five elections, recurring floods and droughts, communal riots and other subjects that affected Karnataka. Though his interests are varied, he is currently focused on understanding the impacts of public policy on the common man. A science graduate, who pursued his post-graduation in Journalism at Mangalore University, he relishes pouring over data/statistics, so as to communicate what the numbers actually mean. He started his career as an education reporter, and has covered crime, science, health and civic affairs, before switching to political reporting four years ago. Ground reporting is his forte and believes in providing a voice to the weak and downtrodden. You can often find him strumming basic chords on a guitar or learning ways to beat bosses of Souls games.
June 03, 2026 17:42 IST
Congress attempts to strike regional and social balance, the only woman minister in Siddaramaiah Cabinet – Laxmi Hebbalkar – does not find a place
Wed, Jun 03, 2026June 03, 2026 09:01 IST
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Swears In Ceremony Live Updates: Outgoing CM Siddaramaiah, along with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were present during the swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru.
Wed, Jun 03, 2026June 03, 2026 08:00 IST
Karnataka Congress leader has faced multiple allegations of misuse of office and accumulation of assets beyond known sources of income, even as he declared Rs 1,413 crore assets in 2023 election
Tue, Jun 02, 2026May 30, 2026 20:50 IST
After CLP elects him as its leader, Shivakumar gets Governor's invite to take oath; more than half the members in the outgoing Siddaramaiah ministry may be dropped to make way for new faces in Shivakumar Cabinet
Sat, May 30, 2026May 29, 2026 12:03 IST
Shivakumar is now set to take charge. The Congress legislature party will meet tomorrow to elect its leader.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 08:58 IST
Karnataka CM News | Government Formation Live Updates: The CLP passed its first resolution unanimously, authorising the Congress leadership to decide the new CLP leader.
Sat, May 30, 2026May 28, 2026 17:56 IST
Siddaramaiah is known for his passionate speeches laced with rustic humour, but his last public address to mark the completion of three years of Congress rule in Karnataka was tepid by his standards.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 28, 2026 15:16 IST
The party’s tallest Vokkaliga leader and an 8-time MLA, Shivakumar has been the party’s go-to troubleshooter for years. Now, he faces perhaps his toughest challenge yet.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 28, 2026 11:00 IST
Siddaramaiah resignation: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that though Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is out of the state on personal business, he would hand in his resignation.
Thu, May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 21:12 IST
With D K Shivakumar expected to succeed Siddaramaiah, the CM has called a breakfast meeting with his Cabinet colleagues on Thursday. But senior Congress leaders maintain no decision on a leadership change has been taken
Thu, May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 12:10 IST
Karnataka CM News | Karnataka Congress Leadership Tussle Highlights: Speaking about who his successor is, Siddaramaiah said the decision will be made by High Command and legislature party.
Fri, May 29, 2026May 15, 2026 14:24 IST
BJP calls the move “appeasement politics”, JD(S) links it to Congress’s margin dip in Davanagere South bypoll and Muslim “resentment”, while Congress says it protects the “tradition and culture-based symbols” of all groups
Fri, May 15, 2026May 08, 2026 22:24 IST
Recounting ordered by Karnataka High Court overturns Rajegowda’s 201-vote victory, party alleges tampering.
Fri, May 08, 2026April 14, 2026 18:45 IST
Naseer Ahmed becomes second Muslim leader against whom Congress has taken action over April 9 bypoll, that saw party leaders fighting in the open
Wed, Apr 15, 2026April 01, 2026 18:47 IST
The Justice Michael D'Cunha commission has recommended action against former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and former health minister B Sriramulu.
Wed, Apr 01, 2026March 31, 2026 19:23 IST
The Bill makes it clear that consent of parents, family, caste, or clan is not required once two adults decide to marry, and criminalises acts of violence and harassment against such couples.
Tue, Apr 07, 2026March 30, 2026 19:42 IST
The private colleges in Mysuru and Hubballi received the 'irregular' grants even during the Covid years, when the Karnataka Government cut budgetary allocations across departments.
Mon, Mar 30, 2026March 26, 2026 20:50 IST
Audit of the transport department showed that though fitness certificates of 3.87 lakh vehicles had expired between April 2019 and March 2024, they continued to ply on the road.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026March 24, 2026 18:56 IST
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India report recommended that the Karnataka Government conduct a detailed inquiry into muster roll discrepancies and initiate punitive action against erring officials.
Tue, Mar 24, 2026March 17, 2026 09:58 IST
While the last date for filing of nominations is March 23, the last date for withdrawal of nomination is March 26. Last date for filing nominations is March 23.
Tue, Mar 17, 2026March 14, 2026 18:44 IST
Duty from cheaper liquor has contributed to the lion's share of state revenue. On the other hand, the premium liquor segment did not generate higher revenue and saw its sales affected by the high prices
Sun, Mar 15, 2026March 12, 2026 20:25 IST
The fresh Socio-Economic and Educational Survey was carried out between September and October last year.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026March 10, 2026 19:59 IST
The State Finance Commission's latest report highlights a major revenue opportunity: bringing 5 lakh unassessed properties into the tax net using GIS-based e-khata systems.
Tue, Mar 10, 2026March 07, 2026 09:54 IST
At current prices, GSDP is projected to increase from Rs 29 crore in 2024–25 to nearly Rs 33 crore in 2025–26, the Medium Term Fiscal Plan report tabled during Karnataka's budget on Friday
Sat, Mar 07, 2026March 06, 2026 16:38 IST
In the Karnataka Budget 2026, Siddaramaiah announced a series of initiatives to integrate AI into education, governance, and agriculture across the state.
Fri, Mar 06, 2026
