Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the state government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Religious Structures (Protection) Act, 2021, which was implemented by the previous BJP government to protect 'illegal' religious buildings on public properties.

Bengaluru: Following the setback in the Karnataka Vidhan Sabha polls, the Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] has already commenced preparations for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In order to bolster its presence in the state, party leaders and top campaigners are set to embark on a state-wide tour after August 15, as announced by JD(S) National President H.D. Devegowda.

Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka on Monday quashed the FIR and investigation against BJP President J P Nadda for allegedly violating the model code of conduct in a speech during the Karnataka Assembly elections held in May.

Kasargod: In an incident that occurred on Monday afternoon near Kumble, a plywood factory's slab collapsed, resulting in the death of a supervisor. 

Udupi, Karnataka: On Monday, August 7, the state government took the decision to hand over the investigation of the Udupi Netrajyoti Paramedical College video case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

New Delhi: As Manipur sank deeper in ethnic violence, the Supreme Court on Monday announced setting up of a committee of three former women high court judges to look into relief and rehabilitation of those affected.

Chamarajanagar: An incident of an assault on a couple traveling in Bandipur of Gundlupet taluk in mid-June has recently come to light, nearly two months after the incident occurred. The police have urged the victims to step forward and assist in taking further action against the assailants.

Kalaburagi: A 52-year-old police head constable died on the spot and two others were injured after their car overturned as a tyre burst near the Malkhed petrol bunk in Sedam taluk on Monday.