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Siddaramaiah, 77, who resigned as the chief minister on Thursday, and DK Shivakumar, expected to take over, will be part of the consultations in Delhi

Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar both headed to Delhi for talks on Thursday but thunderstorms in the Capital grounded the former’s flight in Jaipur. 

The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season.

Change of CMs ahead of elections isn’t the only aspect that the Congress seems to be borrowing from the BJP playbook.

Nikki Bhati died of severe burn injuries in August last year, allegedly after her husband and his mother poured an inflammable liquid on her.

The education minister maintained that the digital evaluation system was a “progressive instrument” aimed at improving transparency and student access.

Karnataka CM announcement highlights: According to Congress leaders aware of developments, a proposal to create four deputy chief minister posts was floated during the party’s leadership negotiations with CM Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka CM announcement LIVE: According to Congress leaders aware of developments, a proposal to create four deputy chief minister posts was floated during the party’s leadership negotiations with CM Siddaramaiah.

Siddaramaiah will continue to function as the CM until alternative arrangements are made, the governor said.

The third tender was issued in August 2025, at which point a mere six months remained before the system was deployed at national scale for Class 12 exams.