Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet due to dissatisfaction with his portfolio assignment. Meanwhile, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar highlighted Bengaluru's massive IT talent pool during a public event.
Why it matters
The resignation signals internal political friction in Karnataka, while the economic data underscores the state's critical role in the global technology sector.
In a significant development within hours of the Cabinet portfolio allocation, senior Congress leader and eight-time MLA Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet on June 5, 2026, expressing strong displeasure over the department assigned to him . Mr. Reddy, who was allocated the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio late on June 4 night, had reportedly been expecting the Bengaluru Development portfolio. The veteran leader is widely regarded as the “face of the Congress” in Bengaluru.
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