Morning Digest: D.K. Shivakumar set to take over as Karnataka CM; U.S. sanctions Iran’s largest crypto exchange over IRGC links, and more
D.K. Shivakumar is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, marking a leadership transition from Siddaramaiah. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange for facilitating the Iranian government's circumvention of Western sanctions. Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage does not sever a daughter's ties with her parental family, challenging traditional gender stereotypes.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar will be sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3, 2026.
- ▪The U.S. announced sanctions on Iran's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, for enabling the Iranian government to bypass sanctions.
- ▪The Supreme Court stated that marital status cannot be a reason to deny compassionate appointments to married daughters.
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Stage set for D.K. Shivakumar to take over as new CM of KarnatakaThe stage is set for eight-time legislator and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D.K. Shivakumar to be sworn in as the 34th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) evening at Lok Bhavan, which completes the leadership transition from outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that started last week. The list of Cabinet ministers – speculated to be between 10 and 15 – to be sworn in along with Mr. Shivakumar is expected to be released by the Congress central leadership on Wednesday.U.S.
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