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Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge downplayed the Karnataka chief ministerial tussle between Siddaramaiah and dk shivakumar, stating the party will resolve the "confusion soon." This comes amid speculation fueled by a reported power-sharing agreement and a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara suggesting Kharge could be a suitable CM.

Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.

Mallikarjun Kharge has dismissed immediate changes to Karnataka's chief ministership, despite his name surfacing as a potential consensus pick. His extensive experience and neutral stance make him a strong candidate to bridge the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar divide. His elevation could also mark Karnataka's first Dalit CM, offering symbolic and electoral advantages.

Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost its hosting rights for the IPL 2026 playoffs, including the final, due to unspecified local association and authority requirements. While the final moves to Ahmedabad, the Eliminator and a Qualifier will be held in New Chandigarh, and another Qualifier in Dharamshala.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as a compound wall collapse near Bowring Hospital claimed seven lives, including three children. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site and confirmed the fatalities, announcing Rs 5 lakh compensation for the bereaved families. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar also rushed to the scene to assess the situation and offer assistance.

Congress narrowly retained the Davanagere South seat, with its victory margin significantly reduced due to minority unrest and internal dissent. A substantial split in minority votes, exacerbated by numerous Muslim candidates, contributed to the close contest. Despite challenges, women voters, particularly from minority communities, provided crucial support.

Following a tragic incident where seven people died after a hospital compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has suspended an executive engineer. The government is tightening safety measures, ordering the eviction of vendors from dangerous structures, and identifying vulnerable city locations. Preparations are underway for the approaching monsoon.

In Assam, Congress stalwarts dk shivakumar and Gaurav Gogoi are gearing up for the vote counting process, radiating optimism in the face of exit poll forecasts.

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A devastating thunderstorm in Bengaluru led to the collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital, killing seven people, including a child. Intense rainfall, strong winds, and hailstorms caused widespread disruption, flooding, and damage across the city, with several other rain-related fatalities reported.