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Karnataka leadership: What D.K. Shivakumar says about Siddaramaiah Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah backs Shivakumar as next CM, to brief media at 3 pm After minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceiling

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Karnataka leadership: What D.K. Shivakumar says about Siddaramaiah

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India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•May 29

Karnataka leadership: What D.K. Shivakumar says about Siddaramaiah

Shivakumar taking over the top post following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister of Karnataka, the Deputy Chief Minister on May 29 said he remembers the outgoing CM's journey as one of ‘resilience, perseverance, commitment to social justice’. From a humble village in Mysuru to leading Karnataka as Chief Minister, his journey stands as a testament to resilience, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to social justice.

Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah backs Shivakumar as next CM, to brief media at 3 pm

India

India Today | Latest Stories•May 28

Karnataka CM News Live: Siddaramaiah backs Shivakumar as next CM, to brief media at 3 pm

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah’s son Yatheendra likely to join new cabinet, say sources Sources said Yatheendra Siddaramaiah, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, is likely to be inducted into the new cabinet expected to be formed under DK Shivakumar’s leadership. Karnataka Leadership Change: Congress MLA hints at ‘good news’ after Siddaramaiah meeting Congress MLA Belur Gopalakrishna said party leaders were expecting “good news” within the next few hours following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s interaction with legislators and ministers. Karnataka Leadership Change: Bommai says Congress infighting pushed state back by 20 years Karnataka Power Change: Siddaramaiah briefs ministers on government’s three-year record Karnataka Live: Siddaramaiah announces exit plan at ministers’ meeting Sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah informed ministers during the breakfast meeting that he would step down from the post after lunch.

India•India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu•May 23

After minimum wage revision, Karnataka pushes Centre for change in ESI ceiling

With the revised minimum wages notified on Saturday (May 23, 2026) and with an average hike of about 60%, the Karnataka government is pushing the Centre to revise the ESI ceiling from the current ₹21,000 a month to ₹30,000 a month. This is because a large part of the workforce, now covered under the ESI facility, will be out of the ESI cover for medical benefits as they would breach the ₹21,000 a month ceiling with the revised minimum wages.

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India•The Indian Express•Apr 23

Karnataka High Court orders techie who earned Rs 4.5 lakh monthly to pay maintenance to wife despite losing job

The Karnataka High Court directed the husband to clear all arrears of interim maintenance within three months. Advocate Kapil Dixit, appearing for the husband, argued that he lost his job owing to organisational restructuring, was currently unemployed, and sustained himself through his savings and on his parents’ pension.

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India•India News in news18.com, India Latest News, India News•Feb 1

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Reserved For President After Governor Flags 'Vagueness, Overbreadth'

Last Updated:February 01, 2026, ISTWhile acknowledging the harm caused by hate speech, the Governor cautioned against restricting fundamental freedoms in the process.Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand.

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India•India News in news18.com, India Latest News, India News•Feb 1

First Monkey Fever Death In Karnataka: What To Know About The Illness And How To Stay Safe

Last Updated:February 01, 2026, ISTKarnataka recorded its first monkey fever death of the season after a 29-year-old man from Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district succumbed to the infection.Spread to.

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