D. K. Shivakumar
D. K. Shivakumar is an influential Indian politician and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress party in Karnataka. He has served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and is known for his organizational skills and significant contributions to the party's electoral successes. His political career has been marked by his efforts to strengthen the Congress party in the state, and he is seen as a key figure in the potential leadership transition within the party.
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D K Shivakumar is the Karnataka deputy chief minister who stated that the state would soon submit a detailed project report for the Mekedatu dam.
Tamil Nadu govt moves NGT against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam | Chennai News
India· 2026-05-29D K Shivakumar is the deputy leader who had a prolonged internal tussle with Siddaramaiah for the chief minister position.
Karnataka leadership change: After CM exit & declining Rajya Sabha seat, what's next for 'accidental politician' Siddaramaiah | India NewsIndia· 2026-05-28
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expressed grief and paid tributes to Khandre.
Former Karnataka minister Bheemanna Khandre passes away at 102; CM Siddaramaiah, political leaders express grief | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2026-01-17
D K Shivakumar is the deputy chief minister of Karnataka and is speculated to become the chief minister after the assembly's winter session.
Karnataka CM row: D K Shivakumar will become CM after assembly's winter session, claims Congress MLA | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-12
D K Shivakumar projected a strong display of unity with Siddaramaiah after their breakfast meeting.
'If high-command calls ...': D K Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah show united front amid power tussle; inside breakfast meet 2.0 | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-02
D.K. Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, reported on the identification and fixing of potholes in Bengaluru.
High-flying tech firms hit potholes in India’s Bengaluru
Taiwan· 2025-11-29
Shivakumar has become increasingly vocal in reminding the leadership of the alleged commitment regarding power-sharing.
Karnataka crisis: Is word the way forward? | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
DK Shivakumar, as the state Congress president, played a key role in the party's victory in 2023.
Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar in Karnataka: Did Congress high command fail to act on time, yet again? | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-28
D. K. Shivakumar is the Karnataka deputy chief minister and a Congress leader involved in discussions about a potential leadership change.
'Secret deal': DK Shivakumar refuses to speak on Karnataka CM row; what Kharge said | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-25Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said it was her choice and that the government cannot force anyone to participate.
Murthy & wife opt out of caste survey, DKS says personal choice | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
D K Shivakumar accused Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw of 'betrayal' and tarnishing the state.
Biocon chief highlights Bengaluru ‘creaking’ infra | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-10-16
Udit Raj downplayed reports of internal conflict regarding Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
'Golden palace will burn': Congress leader Udit Raj takes 'Ravan' jibe at PM Modi; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-03
D.K. Shivakumar is the Karnataka deputy chief minister and state Congress chief who apologized for singing the RSS anthem in the Assembly.
DK Shivakumar: 'Tried to pull BJP's leg' DK Shivakumar 'apologises' after RSS anthem row; says 'Gandhi family cannot be questioned by anyone' | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-08-26
D.K. Shivakumar is the Karnataka deputy chief minister who made a metaphor-laced statement at the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations.
'It is difficult to find ... ': DK Shivakumar's 'chair' remark sparks fresh buzz; day after Siddaramaiah's leadership change denial | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
D K Shivakumar is mentioned as the deputy chief minister and a close associate of Shankar A.
Nikhil Sosale Arrested: RCB marketing head Nikhil Sosale, vice-president of DNA entertainment arrested by Bengaluru cops over deadly stampede | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-06-06
D.K. Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka state, told reporters that 'the crowd was very uncontrollable'.
Several feared dead in stampede outside cricket stadium | World News
Jamaica· 2025-06-05
Virat Kohli and the team landed at HAL Airport around 2.10pm and were received by deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
Bengaluru Stampede Death: Countdown to chaos, a timeline of the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-06-05
D.K. Shivakumar, the deputy chief minister of Karnataka state, told reporters that 'the crowd was very uncontrollable.'
Several dead after incident at celebration for IPL winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Australia· 2025-06-04Karnataka's deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar said, 'no information on deaths in RCB celebrations in Bengaluru, will inform on receiving details.'
Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede: 'It is absolutely heartrending', PM Modi expresses grief over incident in Bengaluru | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-04
Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar stated that the Congress aims to uplift those who are not financially stable.
Should minorities remain backward? Karnataka CM defends quota for Muslims as PM Modi attacks 'appeasement policy' | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-14Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar expressed opposition to any reduction in the state’s representation in the Lok Sabha.
CMs rally against Centre's proposed population-based delimitation | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
D K Shivakumar was nominated to represent Karnataka in a meeting against the Union government's proposal.
Stalin govt's budget logo swaps ₹ with Tamil letter | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-13
Shivakumar is anticipated to become the chief minister of Karnataka by December.
Karnataka to see 'rotational CM'? MLA claims Shivakumar will take over in December | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-02
