Chasing a mammoth 399, Australia were 56 for 2 when rain stopped play in the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia, here on Sunday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the three proposed criminal laws are people-centric, have the flavour of Indian soil and their main purpose is to protect the constitutional, human and personal rights of citizens.

Addressing the International Lawyers' Conference organised by the Bar Council of India here, Shah also said the approach of the three bills is also to provide justice rather than mete out punishment.

Housing and Minority Welfare Minister of Karnataka, Zameer Ahmed Khan, has issued a strong challenge to former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy following the latter's recent remarks regarding the Muslim community's support. Kumaraswamy, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the Muslim community's response to the JD(S), was dared by Minister Khan to reveal how he secured his victory in Channapatnam.

BSP MP Danish Ali on Sunday alleged that after his "verbal lynching" in Lok Sabha a narrative was being set for "lynching" him outside the House as he hit back at BJP leader Nishikant Dubey for accusing him of making unsavoury remarks aimed at instigating the ruling party MP Ramesh Bidhuri.

Bidhuri's derogatory remarks targeting Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) member Ali during a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday triggered a furore, with opposition leaders calling for stringent action against the BJP MP.

The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru has issued an order restraining the media from using the name 'Kundapura' while reporting on the case of Hindutva activist Chaitra, who has been arrested on charges of fraud amounting to Rs 5 crore for allegedly promising a businessman an election ticket from BJP.

In a tragic incident near the Machenahalli Industrial Area, a lineman lost his life due to electrocution while carrying out repair work. The deceased has been identified as Kiran Vidyut, a resident of Nallur.

India amassed 399 for five against Australia in the second ODI here on Sunday.

The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a petition filed by Dharwad MLA Vinay Kulkarni seeking relaxation of bail conditions that restrict his entry into the district.