In a significant development for the tribal communities in the deep forests of Chamarajanagar district, more than 1,800 households are reportedly set to receive permanent electricity for the first time. Officials have reportedly noted that the project, which aims to enhance the quality of life for these residents, is being executed with their consent.

The Enforcement Directorate undertook fresh searches on Monday in connection with the money laundering case involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority in which it has booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his family and others, official sources said.

The Karnataka High Court has directed the release of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s brother and nephew, who were recently arrested in a cheating case for allegedly promising an election ticket in exchange for Rs 2.5 crore.

The Bengaluru traffic police booked 314 cases against drivers found driving under the influence of alcohol during a special drive conducted across the city, police said on Monday.

Following allegations by a section of farmers from Vijayapura district that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil on Monday said the notices issued to them will be withdrawn, and the Deputy Commissioner is inquiring into the "mistake."

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn recently shared a personal incident on Bigg Boss 18 while promoting his upcoming movie Singham Again. Speaking with the show's host, Salman Khan, Devgn revealed that he sustained a severe eye injury while filming an intense action scene, which resulted in temporary vision loss for two to three months.

The sudden defection of C. P. Yogeshwar, who previously joined the BJP through 'Operation Kamala' out of a desire for power, to the Congress has sparked discussion. Some question whether it's right for the Congress to accept Yogeshwar, who until recently endorsed the BJP’s principles. However, looking at his political journey, it becomes evident that his actions were driven by a pursuit of power rather than commitment to any ideology. His switch to the BJP was not due to loyalty to its principles, nor is his current shift to Congress a result of a newfound love for Congress's secular ideals.

About half a dozen hotels in Tirupati town received hoax bomb email threats in the past three days, police said on Sunday.