DK Shivakumar
Karnataka vs Andhra Pradesh: The Battle for Investment Amid Bengaluru's Infrastructure Challenges
Oct 15, 2025 05:54 pm CST
The ongoing rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over investment opportunities has intensified following Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh. While Karnataka officials defend Bengaluru's status as India's premier tech hub despite infrastructure challenges like potholed roads and waste management issues, Andhra Pradesh ministers are actively courting businesses by highlighting these problems and offering alternative investment destinations with better infrastructure and incentives.
Bengaluru Infrastructure Crisis: Citizens Threaten Tax Boycott as Government Accelerates Pothole Repairs
Oct 15, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reports swift progress on Bengaluru's pothole filling projects, while citizen groups threaten to withhold property taxes over deteriorating infrastructure. The government faces mounting pressure to address road conditions in India's IT hub, with officials promising a Rs 1,100 crore plan to develop 550 km of arterial roads across the city.
Google Invests $15 Billion in Andhra Pradesh AI Hub: JDS Criticizes Congress for Bengaluru's Loss
Oct 15, 2025 03:03 pm CST
Google's decision to build a $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has sparked political controversy in Karnataka, with JDS accusing the Congress government of failing to maintain Bengaluru's business-friendly environment. The investment, announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai to PM Modi, could have generated 30,000 jobs and Rs 10,000 crore annual revenue for Karnataka, according to JDS leaders who blame infrastructure neglect for the missed opportunity.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Denies Claims About Chief Minister Ambitions
Oct 11, 2025 07:27 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has strongly refuted media reports claiming he expressed readiness to become Chief Minister. Following a public interaction at Lalbagh where a citizen expressed this wish, Shivakumar clarified he never made such statements and threatened defamation action against outlets misrepresenting his words, emphasizing his focus remains on public service rather than political advancement.
Karnataka Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation: Siddaramaiah's Dinner Meeting Triggers Leadership Change Rumors
Oct 09, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's upcoming dinner with his ministerial council has intensified speculation about a potential cabinet reshuffle and leadership rotation with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. While Congress officially denies any immediate changes before the Bihar elections, party factions continue to push competing agendas, creating internal tension that party leaders are now publicly asking the high command to resolve.
DK Shivakumar Orders Unsealing of Bigg Boss Kannada Studio Following Environmental Violation Closure
Oct 09, 2025 01:31 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has directed officials to unseal Jollywood Studios where Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is filmed, providing time for the facility to address environmental violations. Host Kichcha Sudeep thanked authorities for their timely intervention and for acknowledging that the show's team was not responsible for the compliance issues that led to the studio's temporary closure.
DK Shivakumar Firmly Rejects Karnataka Leadership Change Discussions, Warns Congress Workers
Oct 02, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning to Congress party workers against discussing potential leadership changes, emphasizing that such talk damages party unity. Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's assertion that he will complete his full five-year term, Shivakumar has declared the matter closed and threatened notices against those continuing these discussions, reaffirming both leaders' commitment to following the party high command's decisions.
DK Shivakumar Refutes BJP Claims: Bengaluru Student's Death Not Caused by Pothole
Oct 01, 2025 11:03 am CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has denied BJP allegations that potholes caused a fatal accident involving a 20-year-old college student in Bengaluru. Police investigations reveal the accident occurred on a relatively good section of road, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage to determine the exact cause while searching for the fled truck driver.
BJP Accuses Karnataka Government of "Begging" After Wipro's Premji Declines Road Access Request
Sep 26, 2025 06:03 pm CST
The BJP has criticized Karnataka's Congress government for seeking Wipro chairman Azim Premji's help with Bengaluru's traffic problems, calling it a "begging bowl" approach after Premji declined to open the company's Sarjapur campus to public traffic. Premji cited legal challenges and SEZ regulations while emphasizing the need for scientific, long-term solutions to address the city's notorious traffic congestion along the Outer Ring Road corridor.
IISc Bengaluru Transport Expert's 4 Big Red Flags For Tunnel Road Project
Sep 23, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Bengaluru's Hebbal-Silk Board Tunnel Road project - to be built at a cost of nearly Rs 18,000 crore and meant to ease traffic congestion in a city infamous for massive jams - may have little to no impact, a sustainable transport expert warned.