Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently promised to regularise the services of over 12,000 pourakarmikas on the occasion of International Workers’ Day (May 1), affirming their right to dignified employment. The announcement was made during the 25th annual convention of the Karnataka State Pourakarmikas’ Association.

 Karnataka is grappling with a surge in sexual harassment cases, with an average of 15 cases reported daily in the first two months of 2025, sparking growing concerns over women’s safety in the state.

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Mumbai police and Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel on comedian Kunal Kamra's plea challenging an FIR lodged against him for allegedly passing a "traitor" jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

A new health report has revealed that over 75% of Karnataka's population screened in 2024 is either obese or overweight, highlighting an alarming rise in lifestyle-related health issues.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continues to witness internal unrest following its sudden change in stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The party, which had earlier announced its opposition to the Bill, allowed its MPs to vote according to their conscience in the Rajya Sabha, a move that has led to sharp criticism from within.

Forty-two lawmakers cutting across party lines have reportedly signed a petition urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to set up Bengaluru’s second international airport at Sira in Tumakuru, about 120 km from the capital city. The campaign, led by senior Congress leader TB Jayachandra, challenges the locations selected by his own government.

A loud blast was reported outside the residence of senior BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar, Punjab, around 1 am on Monday, sparking panic in the area.

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to replace recently ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's acting leader Han Duck-soo announced Tuesday.