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The Congress leadership is said to be quite keen on making way for new and young faces in the Karnataka cabinet

Karnataka's Congress faces challenges as Siddaramaiah exits the chief minister role; historical transitions raise concerns over community loyalty and political stability. | India News

The astrologer's remarks have drawn attention as Shivakumar is widely expected to be elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

As a new biography on DK Shivakumar gears up for release, author and senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai speaks about what makes the Congress leader a compelling political subject. Drawing from his experience of writing on key figures in Indian politics, Kidwai explains why Shivakumar's journey stood out and how it fits into his larger series on contemporary political leaders.

For incoming Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, executing the Mekedatu dam is not merely a technocratic objective but a core political pledge

On how DK Shivakumar spent the last three years as Siddaramaiah's deputy, his astrologer Bellur Dwarakanath said the Congress leader is not someone who gives up easily

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV's Shiv Aroor, Bellur Dwarakanath-trusted astrologer and close confidant of DK Shivakumar-speaks about predicting his rise to the Chief Minister's chair, the struggles along the way, and the role he claims to have played in shaping key decisions in the Congress leader's journey.

Bengaluru is set for a new political chapter. The Congress legislature party will meet Saturday to elect its new leader. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is consulting on the swearing-in date and cabinet composition. The oath-taking ceremony is anticipated on Sunday, Monday, or Friday. Shivakumar aims for a strong cabinet balancing various interests.

The Congress has replaced Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with his deputy, DK Shivakumar.