Riders on a motorbike attempted to ram a police officer who was checking vehicles at a post on the national highway in Saligrama on Wednesday evening.

The renowned bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, which was auctioned by Bonhams in London on Tuesday, had an intriguing past. It was revealed that the sword was once owned by Vijay Mallya, the fugitive liquor baron. During a 2018 hearing at the London High Court, Mallya's lawyer claimed to be unaware of the sword's whereabouts, reported News 9.

Shivamogga: Police on Thursday conducted a raid on a spa in the city, resulting in the rescue of six young women. The operation was initiated following information received about Vidyashree and her husband Gopal, who were reportedly involved in luring girls from neighboring towns and engaging them in prostitution by promising monetary rewards.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has left for KC Venugopal's residence from Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi to discuss with the party top brass pertaining to the expansion of the state cabinet and allocation of portfolios to ministers.

Bengaluru: KPCC spokesperson M Laxman has raised serious concerns about the safety of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that he is still under threat from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Laxman highlighted the circulation of a video featuring former minister Ashwathanarayan, where he can be heard saying, "Finish off Siddaramaiah."

A Swiss court on Wednesday acquitted noted Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on charges of rape and “sexual constraint,” citing lack of material evidence more than a decade after the alleged actions, contradictory witness statements and what resembled love messages to the accused.

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday said it will take part in the inauguration of the new Parliament building on May 28, even as 19 non-BJP parties including the Congress decided to boycott the event.

The Congress on Thursday stepped up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the inauguration of the new Parliament building, saying "one man's ego and desire for self-promotion" has denied the first tribal woman president her constitutional privilege to inaugurate the complex.