Abu Dhabi-based retail giant Lulu Retail, owned by non-resident Indian businessman M.A. Yusuffali, announced the launch of its $1.43 billion (₹12,000 crore) initial public offering (IPO) on Monday. The retail chain’s shares will be listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), with final pricing to be determined on November 5.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi expressed strong criticism against Congress leader Zameer Ahmad Khan, urging the Congress party to "expel Zameer Ahmad" if it values integrity. Addressing the media in Hubballi on Wednesday, Joshi accused Zameer Ahmad of involvement in "encroachments on Wakf properties" and called for his immediate removal from the party.

A seven-member committee led by former ISRO chief Dr. K. Radhakrishnan has submitted key recommendations to the Education Ministry to overhaul the administration of national entrance exams, following the recent NEET paper leak. The panel, constituted to review exam security protocols and the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA), has proposed several reforms aimed at streamlining operations and minimizing the risk of future leaks.

Family of Renukaswamy, who was allegedly killed by Darshan Thoogudeepa and others, on Wednesday declined to comment on Karnataka High Court granting the actor interim bail on medical grounds but expressed confidence that the guilty will be punished as they have faith in judiciary and police.

Kishore Kumar Puttur, elected from the Dakshina Kannada Local Authorities constituency in the recent by-election, has taken the oath of office as a new member of the Legislative Council.

The Karnataka Government on Wednesday named Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of prominent community leader late B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, among the recipients of this year’s Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award. A prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, Dr. Moideen has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare.

The Supreme Court has issued a warning to state prosecution and the judiciary, urging caution to prevent the “over-implication” of in-laws in domestic harassment cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The directive was delivered in a recent judgment by a Bench comprising Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar.

"We have agreed to implement internal reservations to ensure equal development of all backward classes," clarified Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara.