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List of Ministers to be sworn in with DKS to be finalised only June 3

List of Ministers to be sworn in with DKS to be finalised only June 3

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar and caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: special arrangement The much-awaited list of names of leaders to be inducted into the Cabinet, along with D.K. Shivakumar, who will be sworn in on Wednesday evening, is likely to be announced by the Congress central leadership only on Wednesday morning. Multiple sources indicated that there could be between 10 and 15 Ministers who will be sworn in along with the Chief Minister, though agreement had not been arrived at till late on Tuesday. Hectic parleys While hectic parleys and lobbying that were witnessed in Delhi on Monday continued on Tuesday too, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar left Delhi on Tuesday night after giving their preferences in the Cabinet to the central leadership. The two have been bargaining hard on Cabinet formation, creation of the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, and setting up coordination committee, among others, with the top Congress leadership. …

Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

Cabinet formation for Karnataka to be finalised ahead of Shivakumar swearing-in

Intense consultations over the formation of the new Karnataka cabinet continued in New Delhi on Tuesday, even as the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled for Wednesday evening.  According to party sources, the Congress high command is expected to finalise the list of ministers who will take oath alongside Shivakumar by Tuesday evening following a series of meetings involving senior party leaders. A meeting has been ongoing at the residence of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, party General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar. Sources indicated that the party leadership is keen on striking a balance between experienced leaders and fresh faces in the cabinet in an effort to strengthen governance ahead of the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections. As part of this strategy, around eight to ten new faces are likely to be inducted into the cabinet, a move that has reportedly caused concern among several senior …

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, full list of Ministers to be finalised today

Kerala Cabinet Formation LIVE: Congress-led UDF locked in last-minute talks, full list of Ministers to be finalised today

Congress reportedly promises allies future accommodations to address any dissatisfaction While Congress insiders said a “clear picture” would emerge before 1 p.m., the leadership is understood to have requested allies to make compromises and strike a middle ground. This comes ahead of the 2 p.m. deadline for Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan to submit the list of Council of Ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlerkar. Congress insiders confirmed reports that Mani C. Kappan, Nationalist Congress Kerala’s MLA-elect, who felled Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani in a high-profile battle for Pala constituency, has rejected the demand that single-legislator parties agree to “term-sharing” in the Cabinet. Anoop Jacob of the Kerala Congress (Jacob), MLA-elect from Piravom, has also demanded a full term in the government. Kerala Congress leader P.J. Joseph has demanded two Cabinet ministers for his party, which has seven MLA-designates. G. Anand Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please …

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Ranveer Singh was finalised for Dhurandhar early on: ‘Aditya Dhar thought…’

Mukesh Chhabra reveals Ranveer Singh was finalised for Dhurandhar early on: ‘Aditya Dhar thought…’

Actor Ranveer Singh is riding high on the wave of praise for his performance in Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar. Amid the buzz around the franchise, casting director Mukesh Chhabra has now shared some behind-the-scenes details, revealing that the decision to cast Ranveer in the lead role had already been locked in even before he came on board. At the moment, Ranveer Singh is enjoying the success following the release of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and its sequel. Mukesh Chhabra on Ranveer Singh In an interview with Zoom, Mukesh Chhabra spoke about the casting process for Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar franchise. He revealed that the decision to cast Ranveer Singh in the lead had already been finalised before he came on board, adding that it was a choice he completely agreed with. “I think Aditya (Dhar) thought ki wo perfect hoga film ke liye (Aditya thought that he would be perfect for the role… Look at how great he was in the film. How well he acted how dedicatedly he killed it in performance! I’ve never seen …

When Farah Khan revealed how Malaika Arora was finalised for Chaiyya Chaiyya

When Farah Khan revealed how Malaika Arora was finalised for Chaiyya Chaiyya

Choreographer and director Farah Khan revealed how actress Malaika Arora came on board the iconic song Chaiyya Chaiyya for Mani Ratnam`s Dil Se…  When the Om Shanti Om maker appeared on the popular chat show, Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, she shared that they approached a lot of people for the song before Malaika was finalized at the last minute. She added that she knew Malaika way before they shot the track. Farah said, “We actually tried for a lot of people. We had no one even one week before the song was supposed to be shot.” The Main Hoon Na maker said that she desperately called Malaika to be a part of the track, despite not knowing if she could dance or not. “I did not even know if she could dance. But I knew that her look was right. She looks beautiful.” Farah said that in the last minute, director Mani Ratnam left the decision to her. “Get anybody”. At the end, she admitted that Malaika ended up giving a mind-blowing performance in the …

Eight FTAs finalised in last few years, covering 37 developed countries: Goyal

Eight FTAs finalised in last few years, covering 37 developed countries: Goyal

India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.He also said that India is in active dialogue for similar pacts with several countries, including Chile, Peru and Canada. Trade negotiations with Chile, he said, are almost at conclusion, where India has interests in critical minerals. “We`ve done eight free trade agreements covering 37 developed countries in the last few years under the Modi-government,” the minister told PTI. Since 2014, India has finalised eight trade pacts — Mauritius (April 2021 implemented), Australia (December 2022 implemented), UAE (May 2022 implemented), Oman (signed in December 2025), UK (signed in July 2025), EFTA (implemented in October 2025 – Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), New Zealand (talks concluded in December 2025), and the European Union (27-nation bloc). Goyal added that talks for a trade pact have started with the Mercosur group of countries to expand the existing PTA (preferential trade agreement).The Mercosur trade bloc members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The GCC (Gulf Cooperation …

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Finalised After 19 Years of Marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Divorce Finalised After 19 Years of Marriage

Nicole and Keith tied the knot in June 2006 and shared nearly two decades together. Their marriage came to an end after Nicole filed for divorce on September 30 last year, citing irreconcilable differences. According to PEOPLE magazine, they have mutually agreed to forgo any claims to child or spousal support. Both parties are also covering their own legal costs and related expenses. Also, as outlined in the parenting plan for their daughters, Faith, 15, and Sunday, 17, the co-parents are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that ensures a supportive and healthy environment for their children. The agreement states that they must “behave with each other and each child so as to provide a loving, stable, consistent and nurturing relationship with the child even though they are divorced.” The agreement added, “They will not speak badly of each other or the members of the family of the other parent. They will encourage each child to continue to love the other parent and be comfortable in both families.” The actor and the singer publicly …

‘I got anxiety attack after being finalised to sing for Shahid Kapoor, got admitted to a hospital’: Shahid Mallya on struggle, success | Bollywood News

‘I got anxiety attack after being finalised to sing for Shahid Kapoor, got admitted to a hospital’: Shahid Mallya on struggle, success | Bollywood News

Singer Shahid Mallya today is a widely celebrated name, both within the industry and among audiences. After all, he has lent his voice to some of the defining songs that continue to dominate playlists, like Ikk Kudi, Radha, Daryaa, Shauq, Kudmayi, among several others. However, one of his most popular tracks remains Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye, which also happened to be his debut song. In a recent conversation with Digital Commentary, Shahid opened up about the moment he learned he would be singing for a Shahid Kapoor film (Mausam), under music composer Pritam, and how the news triggered an anxiety attack. “Before I got a break with the song, I had known Pritam sir for about a year, but he had never heard me sing. So one day, he asked me if I wanted to sing a song for a film he was working on. I latched onto it and said, ‘Of course, sir. I have come to this city only to sing.’” He further added: “I had no clue that it was …

Ghaziabad: Rates finalised for zonal plan road in Raj Nagar Extension

Ghaziabad: Rates finalised for zonal plan road in Raj Nagar Extension

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to pay farmers double the current circle rate to get land for constructing a 1.25 kilometre (km) zonal plan road, which will link Noor Nagar village area to the main Master Plan road in the Raj Nagar Extension. ₹7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)” title=”Officials said the Hum Tum road is about 3.5kms and 24 metre in width, and its construction cost will be about ₹7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)” /> ₹7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)” title=”Officials said the Hum Tum road is about 3.5kms and 24 metre in width, and its construction cost will be about ₹7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)” />Officials said the Hum Tum road is about 3.5kms and 24 metre in width, and its construction cost will be about ₹7.7 crore. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) GDA officials said that it is one of the four zonal plan roads in the area proposed for construction to provide relief to daily commuters and connect to the about 8km main Master Plan road. The Master Plan road that …

Nia Sharma finalised to replace Mannara Chopra? Actress to reunite with Sudesh Lehri

Nia Sharma finalised to replace Mannara Chopra? Actress to reunite with Sudesh Lehri

Laughter Chefs 2 is doing a great job on the TRP charts. The first season of the show was very popular and now the second one is also getting all the show. It is a treat to watch our favourite celebrities showcase their comedy and cooking talent. Ace comedian Bharti Singh is the host of the show. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi is the judge of the show. In the second season, a few new celebrities have joined in. Also Read – Laughter Chefs 2: After Abdu Rozik, THIS contestant quits the show as it gets extended? Will Aly Goni or Nia Sharma return? Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Rahul Vaidya, Sudesh Lehri, Rubina Dilaik, Elvish Yadav, Abhishek Kumar, Samarth Jurel, Mannara Chopra, Abdu Rozik, Kashmera Shah and Krushna Abhishek are the celebrities in the second season. A few days ago, Abdu Rozik quit the show and Karan Kundrra, who was a part of season one is back. Also Read – Laughter Chefs 2: Rubina Dilaik Vs Ankita Lokhande? Who will win the cooking challenge? [See VIRAL …