Sagay Raj

Siddaramaiah believed numbers and a strong support base would shield him from any leadership challenge. But DK Shivakumar hit the reset button in Karnataka with the blessings of those who really call the shots -- the Congress high command.

Approving the report could trigger resistance from influential dominant communities, while delaying or rejecting it could draw criticism from backward class groups and AHINDA supporters. Either way, the next government could find itself navigating a politically sensitive situation.

Siddaramaiah has proposed a coordination committee to link the Congress and the Karnataka government after stepping down as Chief Minister.

A list of 15 likely names has surfaced for Karnataka's new cabinet under DK Shivakuamar.

As DK Shivakumar is set to succeed Siddaramaiah as Karnataka Chief Minister, focus has returned to their long political rivalry within the Congress. His rise from being blocked for the state Congress chief post in 2016 to reaching the top office underlines a prolonged internal power struggle.

The transition is being seen as part of a leadership arrangement worked out by the party leadership.

A traffic constable in Bengaluru helped a differently-abled youth cross a flooded road in Byatarayanapura during heavy rain. The video of the on-duty rescue drew praise online as the city battled waterlogging and traffic disruption.

Hindu organisations in Karnataka have launched a saffron shawl campaign after the state allowed students to wear religious symbols in educational institutions. The move has reopened the political and campus debate over hijabs, shawls and existing religious practices.

A Bengaluru commuter sat on Old Airport Road to protest a traffic halt for Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's convoy while travelling with his pregnant wife. The brief standoff revived questions over VIP movement restrictions that delay ordinary commuters.

Yash video-called Sunil, a fan leader from Shivamogga who is undergoing cancer treatment. The gesture underlined his bond with supporters as he continues shooting for Toxic and Ramayana.