Bengaluru: JD(S) likely to have new president soon as HD Kumaraswamy takes charge as Union minister
Bengaluru: Reports suggest that the Janata Dal (Secular) party is likely to appoint a new state president soon as the current State President HD Kumaraswamy has taken charge as the Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries after winning the Lok Sabha election from Mandya Lok Sabha constituency.
The possibility of a change in the JD(S) getting a new state head has risen as Kumaraswamy’s duties within the Central government are likely to make it challenging for him to focus on the party affairs at state-level.
Speculations abound regarding who will assume the position of state president.
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Among the names being considered are Nikhil Kumaraswamy, the son of H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Senior MLA HD Revanna is being considered for the position of JDS legislature party leader. Additionally, discussions also involve names of GT Deve Gowda and Venkatashivareddy for this position.
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Shehbaz Sharif says ceasefire extends beyond Iran, including “Lebanon and elsewhere”
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and their allies extends beyond the immediate conflict and includes “Lebanon and elsewhere,” adding that it is effective immediately.
In a social media post, Sharif said, “I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.”
He said both sides had shown “remarkable wisdom and understanding” and remained constructively engaged in efforts aimed at peace and stability during the high-stakes mediation process.
“We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days,” Sharif added.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
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