BJP MP Dr. Siddeshwara meets DyCM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru; rumours of 'Operation Hasta' on
Bengaluru: Dr. GM Siddeshwara, the BJP MP from Davanagere, met Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at his Sadashiva Nagar residence on Thursday, giving rise to curiosity in the political circle in Karnataka regarding a meeting between senior leaders of opponent parties a few months before the Lok Sabha elections.
With rumours that the 'Operation Hasta' of the Congress is gaining power in Karnataka, especially in the backdrop of former BJP legislators of Karnataka joining the Congress in the last couple of days, the meeting between Siddeshwara and Shivakumar was a topic of discussion among politicians and the media too. There were also questions raised over the possibility of another senior leader of the BJP deciding to change parties.
Siddeshwara has already declared that he wished to contest the general elections to the Lok Sabha in 2024 with the BJP ticket and hoped that the party would give him ticket from Davanagere constituency again. The party, however, has other contenders for the ticket from Davanagere, as former BJP legislator Renukacharya too has expressed hope that he will be given an opportunity to contest the elections for the BJP from the constituency.
Meanwhile, the BJP former legislator from Shirahatti Ramappa Lamani joined the Congress on Thursday, at a formal event held at the Karnataka Congress office on Queens Road, Bengaluru. Former legislator Poornima Srinivas too has declared that she would be joining the Congress on October 20.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
