Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Siddaramaiah, the current Chief Minister of Karnataka, is set to surpass Devaraj Urs's record for the longest-serving chief minister on January 7, 2026. He has been in office since May 2023 and aims to complete his term. While Urs served two terms, Mr. Siddaramaiah's tenure is currently ongoing. The Congress leader expressed satisfaction with his long political career, emphasizing his focus on serving the poor, Dalits, and backward classes. A bomb threat received at the Lalbagh passport office in Bengaluru prompted security measures, but no suspicious objects were found.
14 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Rahul only told us to continue good work: DKS
18 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Satish Jarkiholi, Public Works Minister, declared his intention to pursue the Chief Minister's position in 2028.
— The Hindu
B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, criticized D.K. Shivakumar's absence from the World Economic Forum, alleging it reflects Congress leadership's apathy towards governance.
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