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Karnataka Cabinet: D K Shivakumar Retains Finance, Law, Intelligence Portfolios
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🗓 12 Aug 2026, 08:34 PM
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In the latest cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will continue to oversee the Finance, Law and Intelligence ministries, while other portfolios are distributed among new ministers.
The Karnataka cabinet was announced with D K Shivakumar retaining his key portfolios of Finance, Law and Intelligence. Shivakumar, who has been steering the state's fiscal policy, will continue to manage the budget and revenue matters. The law portfolio, crucial for legal reforms, remains under his leadership, while the intelligence ministry will oversee internal security. The decision reflects a desire for continuity in these critical areas as the government moves forward with its agenda. New ministers have been assigned to other departments, but Shivakumar's retention signals confidence in his stewardship of the state's finances and legal framework.