Following the high command's instructions, Siddaramaiah had already declared Shivakumar as his successor, making his election as CLP leader largely a formality.
India's 40 per cent of crude imports, 65 per cent of natural gas and 90 per cent LPG supplies, that came from countries in the Gulf region, was disrupted due to the three-month long conflict.
The apex court bench said dowry harassment cases reflected a pattern of financial pressure in matrimonial homes aimed at exploiting brides and their families.
Sources said drones flown from across the border had become a major source of narcotics and ammunition for operatives allegedly linked to Pakistan based terrorist groups.
