War of words between the ruling and opposition MLAs over Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar allegedly "insulting" the national anthem rocked the assembly on Friday.

A local court here has remanded 17 persons arrested in connection with Monday's violence in the city in police custody till March 22.

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Friday said the Supreme Court should intervene in the Allahabad High Court's ruling, which held that actions like grabbing breasts or snapping a pyjama string do not constitute rape or an attempt to rape but rather fall under the lesser charge of aggravated sexual assault.

A Cabinet sub-committee meeting chaired by Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has reviewed Karnataka's preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season, with expectations of above average rainfall across several districts this year.

A fire at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma led to the discovery of a large stash of cash, leading to action from the Supreme Court collegium. The collegium has decided to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court with immediate effect, with some members suggesting resignation or an in-house inquiry.

Karnataka has emerged as the top beneficiary of the government's Self-Reliant India (SRI) fund, with 151 investee companies, the highest in India.

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a man from Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu after fresh round of searches in a money laundering case against the SDPI, the political outfit of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), official sources said.

Bearys Group of Educational Institutions inaugurated a Rangers Rovers unit under the Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka, with P. G. R.Sindya, Chief Commissioner of Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka and former minister, inaugurating the event. Speaking at the event, he emphasized the importance of environmental education, stating, “The primary objective of this camp is to study nature. I commend the Bearys administration for integrating environmental awareness into education at this beautiful coastal location. It is essential to continue fostering environmental consciousness in such a setting. Our vision is to make Karnataka a land of prosperity, fragrance, and perennial water resources.”