Heavy monsoon rains over the past few days have caused widespread flooding, crop destruction and disruption of normal life across several regions of Karnataka. Rivers and reservoirs are overflowing, roads have been cut off, and thousands of acres of farmland are under water, bringing severe distress to farmers and residents.

The sessions court has extended the judicial custody of Pallavi, the wife of slain ex-DGP Om Prakash, in the case related to the murder of her husband, while ensuring she is provided legal representation through free legal aid.

 In a bizarre incident, a voter ID card carrying the image of Marvel’s fictional villain Thanos has gone viral from Malegaon, Maharashtra, triggering a wave of memes and fresh concerns about irregularities in electoral rolls.

The Karnataka government has come under scrutiny for renewing a land lease in Bengaluru in violation of legal provisions. According to documents accessed under the Right to Information Act and sources familiar with the matter, this could potentially deprive the state exchequer of an estimated ₹600 crore over the next three decades.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has issued new guidelines to make it easier for travelers carrying controlled medicines such as narcotics and psychotropic substances. The authority has launched an online clearance system that allows passengers to obtain permits digitally, avoiding delays and ensuring smooth travel.

 A Dalit woman in Angul district was subjected to extreme humiliation after failing to repay a loan of just ₹2,000. A video of the incident, now widely circulated on social media, shows her being paraded through the village with her face blackened and a garland of slippers around her neck.

Rajasthan Royals on Saturday announced that head coach Rahul Dravid will step down ahead of the 2026 IPL season, after turning down a "broader position" within the franchise.

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Saturday said that a government delegation has been deputed to hold talks with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange, who is staging an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan.