Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Saturday ruled that while the manifesto released by the state Congress during the 2023 assembly elections can be criticized for wrong policies, it cannot be deemed as corruption under the Representation of People Act.

Hubballi: Fakira Dingaleshwara Swami, the pontiff of the Shirahatti Mutt, who recently withdrew his nomination as an Independent candidate from the Dharwad constituency, has renewed his criticism of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, accusing him of employing divisive tactics and oppressing the Veerashaiva-Lingayat community.

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by 10 runs in another high-scoring Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.

Bengaluru: “Union government’s drought relief is like feeding elephant halfpenny-worth buttermilk,” said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President, DK Shivakumar taking jibe at Union Government, which released the drought relief fund of Rs. 3,454 crore for Karnataka on Saturday.

Karwar: Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, the Congress contender vying for the Uttara Kannada seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, showcased a gesture of empathy by aiding an injured motorcyclist. A video capturing the incident was shared on her social media platform, X (previously known as Twitter).

New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday dropped incumbent Lok Sabha MP Poonam Mahajan as its candidate from the Mumbai North Central seat and named lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam in her place.

Kulti (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said there was "no evidence" of arms seizure in Sandeshkhali, asserting that CBI teams conducted searches without informing the state police.

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Saturday lodged an abduction case over the disappearance of actor Gurucharan Singh of the famous TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' fame, officials said.