News for 'DK'

Stung by Bajrang Dal ban call, Congress embraces Hanuman in Karnataka

Stung by Bajrang Dal ban call, Congress embraces Hanuman in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 May 2023

All the issues around which the grand old party wanted to fight the May 10 assembly elections have been put on the backburner as party state president DK Shivakumar in damage control mode took up a temple run.

Hardik, All The Way

Hardik, All The Way

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Sunday's India-Pakistan match will go down in the annals as the Hardik Pandya game where the Gujarat all-rounder embossed his stamp on the field of play.

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rajasthan replay? Cong caught between Sidda and DKS

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the two aspiring CMs.

The Web Series Everyone Is Watching

The Web Series Everyone Is Watching

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Priyanka Chopra was delighted at the grand premiere of her international Web series Citadel on April 4.

When Rohit Lost His Cool

When Rohit Lost His Cool

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

When Rohit saw the footage on the big screen, he appeared annoyed with Chahal and wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik.

Who's That With Ashwin?!!

Who's That With Ashwin?!!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'When AR Rahman's concert is around, you just can't miss it! What a vibe!!'

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Amid speculation that he has been asked to come to the national capital by the high command, he said: "I have not received any call yet. Let's see."

Congress fields ex-BJP leader Shettar in Karnataka council bypoll

Congress fields ex-BJP leader Shettar in Karnataka council bypoll

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The three seats fell vacant following the resignations of Baburao Chinchansur, R Shankar and Laxman Savadi to contest the assembly elections.

RCB captain Faf du Plessis hails Kohli's heroic efforts

RCB captain Faf du Plessis hails Kohli's heroic efforts

Rediff.com22 May 2023

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis couldn't hide his disappointment after the defeat.

Are You Looking Forward To Varun's Citadel?

Are You Looking Forward To Varun's Citadel?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, a lot of movies and Web series are readying for release.

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Top Congress leaders from Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held a protest in Delhi against the Centre over alleged injustice to the southern state in devolution of taxes, sparking a fierce slugfest between the party and the Modi government.

Amid suspense over K'taka CM, Shivakumar leaves for Delhi 'alone'

Amid suspense over K'taka CM, Shivakumar leaves for Delhi 'alone'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Shivakumar was scheduled to leave for Delhi on Monday but cancelled the travel plans citing ill-health.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

3 more dy CMs in Karnataka? Siddaramaiah says...

3 more dy CMs in Karnataka? Siddaramaiah says...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna had on Saturday floated the idea of having three more DCMs in Karnataka and said he would discuss it with the Congress high command, keeping in mind the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled; train, bus services hit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

As many as 44 flights to and from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were cancelled owing to the Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu, airport authorities said.

Samantha-Varun Team Up For Citadel

Samantha-Varun Team Up For Citadel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Raj & DK will start working on Citadel after they wrap up another series for Amazon, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi.

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Why Caste Violence Is On The Rise In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Tamil Nadu is the celebrated home of the 'social justice' movement in the country, yet caste differences and violence has only been increasing in numbers and becoming more brutal in recent years, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka minister alleges Rs 500 cr IT scam under BJP

Karnataka minister alleges Rs 500 cr IT scam under BJP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The IT-BT minister claimed that the then BJP government did not merely charge a '40 per cent commission', as his party had claimed during the assembly election, but had collected a commission of more than 400 per cent.

Hardik's 'dance partner for life'

Hardik's 'dance partner for life'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic's Udaipur wedding pictures are just stunning!

Jailed Congress leader DK Shivakumar gets bail

Jailed Congress leader DK Shivakumar gets bail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Justice Suresh Kait granted relief to the Congress leader saying that Shivakumar is not a flight risk.

Turning Point: Missed Run-Out!

Turning Point: Missed Run-Out!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Had KKR throws run out Dinesh Karthik, perhaps RCB may have lost the game.

BJP won't cross 65-seat mark in Karnataka polls: Cong's Shivakumar

BJP won't cross 65-seat mark in Karnataka polls: Cong's Shivakumar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

He claimed that people from all walks of life across the state were angry against this BJP government.

Suspense over K'taka CM continues as Sidda, DKS meet Rahul separately

Suspense over K'taka CM continues as Sidda, DKS meet Rahul separately

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The meetings came a day after Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar held separate meetings with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence and held discussions with him over government formation.

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi separately and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.

Won't cede a single K'taka village, asserts Shivakumar; slams Maha resolution

Won't cede a single K'taka village, asserts Shivakumar; slams Maha resolution

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Speaking to reporters in Belagavi, he said, everyone in Karnataka is united to protect the interest of the state.

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi today to discuss cabinet expansion

Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi today to discuss cabinet expansion

Rediff.com24 May 2023

As per the Chief Minister's official schedule, Siddaramaiah will be leaving for Delhi by a special flight at 6:30 pm, and will halt in the national capital tonight.

Karnataka's expanded ministry has 9 SCs, 8 Lingayats, 5 Vokkaligas, 1 woman

Karnataka's expanded ministry has 9 SCs, 8 Lingayats, 5 Vokkaligas, 1 woman

Rediff.com27 May 2023

With this, the Cabinet will reach its full strength of 34.

Congress hopes for Karnataka win to boost its anti-BJP drive ahead of LS polls

Congress hopes for Karnataka win to boost its anti-BJP drive ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Congress seems to be heading for the Karnataka polls so far on the strength of its local leadership and focusing on issues concerning the state, making corruption a central theme of its campaigning.

Have to sacrifice: Cong's G Parameshwara on not being made dy CM

Have to sacrifice: Cong's G Parameshwara on not being made dy CM

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that 'sacrifice' has to be made at 'some point'.

Meet Shah Rukh's Gorgeous Family

Meet Shah Rukh's Gorgeous Family

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Samantha meets Varun in England... Trisha gives her heart... Salman has a request...

Modi has suddenly...: Congress on NDA meet

Modi has suddenly...: Congress on NDA meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Congress leader KC Venugopal said the opposition meeting is going to be a game changer for Indian political scenario

Big boost to Kharge as Congress wins party chief's home state after 40 years

Big boost to Kharge as Congress wins party chief's home state after 40 years

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Congress would also take inspiration from history as it was from Karnataka that an embattled Indira Gandhi had revived her dwindling political future by winning a Lok Sabha bypoll from Chikmagalur.

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Bombay HC cuts firecracker bursting time to 2 hours. from 8-10 pm

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

During a hearing on Friday, the bench noted that Mumbai was witnessing a decline in the bursting of firecrackers.

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Congress video shows rivals Sidda, Shivakumar indulging in banter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A video released on Monday, the second in two days, shows the two leaders presenting a united front in the polls and exchanging notes on the Congress campaign.

'Meri Hindi kafi achchi ho gayi hai'

'Meri Hindi kafi achchi ho gayi hai'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I feel words always get in the way of the emotion. Silence speaks louder than words.'

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Shivakumar and Amartya's family have not planned grand celebrations and selected people were invited for the engagement ceremony. The marriage is expected to take place on February 19, 2021.

Siddaramaiah says will continue as CM for 5 yrs, rules out mid-term change

Siddaramaiah says will continue as CM for 5 yrs, rules out mid-term change

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

The clarification came in the wake of speculation within a section of the ruling Congress about a change in leadership after two-and-half years of this government's tenure.

Had to bow down to Gandhi family, Kharge: Shivakumar

Had to bow down to Gandhi family, Kharge: Shivakumar

Rediff.com18 May 2023

"We have a commitment before the people of Karnataka. Parliament elections are ahead. So, I have to bow to the AICC president and the Gandhi family. In the larger interest of the party (I have agreed to the formula) and why not, because sometimes the ice should break. Ultimately, there is a responsibility towards what we have a commitment to the people of Karnataka and we have to deliver," he said.