Karnataka politics has exploded into full-scale drama after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly informed cabinet colleagues that he is stepping down following instructions from the Congress high command. The shocking development comes after crucial Delhi meetings involving Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and DK Shivakumar. With the long-discussed 2.5-year power-sharing formula returning to the spotlight, all eyes are now on Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who is widely seen as the frontrunner for the top post. Meanwhile, AHINDA and backward class groups have issued warnings to Congress, saying Siddaramaiah’s removal could trigger political backlash across Karnataka.  

Russia-Ukraine war has come to a halt after Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv from May 9 to May 11. The temporary truce includes a suspension of combat operations and a planned 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange — one of the largest swaps since the war began. In a dramatic move ahead of Russia’s Victory Day parade, Volodymyr Zelenskyy formally excluded Moscow’s Red Square from Ukraine’s strike plans, linking the decision to humanitarian requests and US-mediated negotiations.