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• Karnataka Enforces Strict Age Verification to Curb Underage Drinking

  Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has ordered stringent age verification at all alcohol-serving establishments, including pubs and bars, across the state. This move aims to curb underage drinking and adolescent substance abuse, following a study that revealed one in three adolescents are at risk from alcohol or tobacco use, with some beginning as early as eight years old. Establishments proving alcohol should check government-issued IDs, and owners will be held responsible for violations. The legal drinking age in Karnataka remains 21 years.

  6/8/2026

• Karnataka Forms Anti-Rowdy Squads Statewide

  Karnataka Police has established dedicated Anti-Rowdy Squads across the state following Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's directive on June 4. These squads, formed at every police circle and station level, aim to enhance surveillance, dismantle criminal networks, and enforce preventive laws against organised crime and anti-social activities. Their responsibilities include verifying criminal cases, opening new rowdy sheets, maintaining updated information on rowdy elements, and taking preventive action under laws like the Goonda Act and KCOCA. Fortnightly and monthly reviews are mandated to ensure accountability and effective performance.

  6/7/2026

• Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Reaffirms Hindu Faith Amid Oath Ceremony Rituals

  Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that his Hindu identity and faith are personal beliefs, not political statements, clarifying that the Hindu rituals observed during his oath-taking ceremony on June 3 were an expression of his devotion. He emphasized his respect for all religions and stated that he sought blessings from leaders of various faiths before assuming office, a common practice on important occasions. Shivakumar underlined that abandoning one's religion is not possible and that his visits to temples, like the historic Gangadhareshwara Temple, are driven by personal faith and a prayer for public welfare, not political vows.

  6/6/2026

• Sitharaman advocates people’s movement for environmental protection in Karnataka

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for environmental conservation to become a daily practice, not just a single-day event, at the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' plantation program in Chikkajogihalli village, Vijayanagara, on World Environment Day (June 5). She highlighted that humanity's prosperity depends on preserving nature, warning that unchecked degradation could turn Earth into a desert. Sitharaman emphasized the need for a people's movement and encouraged scientific afforestation initiatives like the Miyawaki forest model, citing a project in Chikkajogihalli with a target of 1 lakh fruit-bearing saplings. The initiative, funded by CSR, aims to cover 1000 acres.

  6/5/2026

• Karnataka Cabinet Portfolios Allocated; CM Shivakumar Retains Finance, Priyank Kharge Gets Home

  Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot issued the official notification allocating portfolios to the newly constituted cabinet ministers on June 4, 2026. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar retained key portfolios including Finance, Cabinet Affairs, and Intelligence. Priyank Kharge, son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, was allotted the Home Ministry, along with Information Technology & Biotechnology and E-Governance. K.H. Muniyappa, M.B. Patil, Sathish Jarkiholi, and Sharan Prakash Patil retained their previous portfolios of Food & Civil Supplies, Industries, Public Works, and Medical Education respectively. This allocation follows Shivakumar's swearing-in as the 25th Chief Minister on June 3.

  6/4/2026

• DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, sworn in on June 3, 2026, announced a "Youth Era" roadmap in his first 24 hours. Key initiatives include free bus passes for all students on non-luxury government buses, recruitment of 56,000 personnel, and a state-supported private employment exchange. He also proposed 10,000 youth associations with ₹10 lakh grants each, a ₹2,000 crore allocation for Bengaluru roads, and two new ministries for public grievances and NRIs. The CM directed officials to ensure transparent administration and prepare action plans within 15 days.

  6/4/2026

• DK Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka CM

  DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. G Parameshwara took oath as Deputy CM, alongside 12 other MLAs who were inducted as cabinet ministers. Shivakumar, a seasoned politician who entered politics as a student leader in the 1980s, took the oath holding the Indian Constitution. The ceremony began with "Vande Mataram" and saw attendance from CMs of various INDIA alliance-ruled states, signifying a united front. His political journey includes winning his first assembly election in 1989 from Sathanur constituency.

  6/4/2026

• Bengaluru Worker Finds Rs 40K in Hometown

  A Bengaluru corporate worker, earning ₹1.4 lakh monthly,

  6/4/2026

• DK Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today

  DK Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka today at the Glass House, Lok Bhawan. Several other leaders are also expected to take oath as ministers. Governor Thawarchand Gehlot will administer the oath. Ahead of the ceremony, Siddaramaiah has been appointed as a member of the Congress Working Committee. Top Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, along with religious leaders, students, laborers, farmers, and women self-help groups, have been invited. Offices in Bengaluru will close early to manage the large crowd and VIP movement during the event.

  6/3/2026

• Siddaramaiah Joins CWC Amidst Karnataka Leadership Transition

  Ahead of D.K. Shivakumar's swearing-in as Chief Minister, former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has been inducted into the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on June 2, 2026. This move by the Congress party is seen as a strategic effort to maintain internal balance and ensure a smooth leadership transition in Karnataka. The decision comes as preparations for D.K. Shivakumar's oath-taking ceremony are in their final stages, aiming to address potential factionalism within the state unit.

  6/2/2026

• Karnataka Cabinet Formation: Siddaramaiah's Son and 12 Others to Take Oath, Parameshwara Likely Deputy CM

  Karnataka CM-designate DK Shivakumar will take oath on June 3 with a 13-member cabinet. Sources indicate Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of former CM Siddaramaiah, is among those to be inducted. G Parameshwara is expected to be the lone Deputy Chief Minister. The swearing-in ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru will include prominent figures like KH Muniyappa, U T Khader, and Priyank Kharge. Discussions involved balancing caste representation, regional balance, and loyalty among aspirants for the 34-member Council of Ministers.

  6/2/2026

• DK Shivakumar Credits Gandhi Family Ahead of Oath Ceremony

  Ahead of his oath-taking as Karnataka CM on June 3, D.K. Shivakumar expressed profound gratitude to the Gandhi family, including Rajiv, Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka, for their pivotal role in his political journey. He cited Rajiv Gandhi for identifying his potential and Sonia Gandhi for her support during tough times, attributing his rise from a grassroots worker to the state's top post to their unwavering trust and guidance. Shivakumar will take the oath at 4 PM in Bengaluru, with around 10 ministers expected to join the cabinet initially, followed by further expansion post-elections.

  6/2/2026