The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Central government on a petition seeking to introduce rape laws and women's rights in the school syllabus. The petition also calls for moral education aimed at fostering awareness about sexual equality and ensuring the dignity of women and girls.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said the situation in violence-hit Nagamangala town in Mandya district is peaceful now, and steps have been taken to ensure that no untoward incidents take place.

Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College have criticised BJP Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari for his comments regarding the ongoing protests. Adhikari claimed that those chanting "Go Back" at BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul were not junior doctors, a statement the doctors firmly rejected, accusing him of attempting to politicise their movement.

Two people lost their lives in a collision between a private bus and an auto near Nallur Gate on Friday night.

Two private bank employees have died after getting trapped in their sports utility vehicle in the flooded Old Faridabad Railway underpass here, police said on Saturday.

CPI(M) leader Kalatan Dasgupta was among two persons who were arrested for allegedly hatching a conspiracy to attack the protesting junior doctors, police said on Saturday.

Two FIRs have been registered at the Vyalikaval police station against BJP MLA Munirathna from Rajarajeshwari Constituency, involving separate allegations of life threats and caste abuse.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and said the official language Hindi has an unbreakable relationship with every Indian language.