Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

The Congress government in Karnataka expanded its cabinet on Saturday by inducting 24 ministers thereby filling all the 34 ministerial positions a week after assuming power in the state. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to these 24 ministers.

A week after assuming power, the Congress government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will carry out the cabinet expansion by inducting 24 legislators who will be sworn in as ministers on Saturday.

Mandya: In a shocking incident, a young man was killed in a brawl related to IPL cricket betting near Borapur Gate in Maddur taluk late on Thursday night.

Bengaluru: In a significant development, the Congress party's high command has concluded its deliberations and finalized the list of MLAs for the cabinet expansion. After consideration, the names of 24 MLAs have received the green light, indicating their selection for ministerial positions. However, a notable exclusion from the cabinet list is senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad.

Dharwad: In a horrific incident on Thursday, Two people were brutally murdered in Upnagar police station.

Mysuru: Noted writer Prof. G.H. Nayak (82), who was suffering from prolonged illness, passed away here on Friday afternoon.

Karnataka Minister K H Muniyappa on Friday said the Cabinet expansion will take place on Saturday afternoon and the portfolios would also be allotted by evening.