After resignation, what next for Siddaramaiah? | Above the Fold | 28.05.2026

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In today’s episode of Above the Fold, Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister, triggering a major leadership shift in the Congress, with D.K. Shivakumar likely to take charge. We also track India-China talks on the LAC, the Madras High Court’s order enforcing Tamil Nadu’s cow slaughter ban ahead of Bakrid, and the latest updates on the CBSE OSM controversy and CUET 2026 exam dates. Plus, we bring you the emotional return of Kerala native Abdul Rahim after 20 years in a Saudi prison. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Siddaramaiah resigns as Chief Minister; D.K. Shivakumar seeks his blessings 06:09 India, China hold 'constructive' talks on the LAC 08:06 Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ Oman amid Strait of Hormuz tensions 08:36 Madras HC directs State to ban cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu 10:05 Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan takes responsibility for CBSE OSM

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