JD(S) MLA and former minister H D Revanna on Friday withdrew his bail application in a Bengaluru sessions court, after a Special Investigation Team told the court that there are no non-bailable charges against him in the case of his alleged sexual abuse of his house-help.

In a recent statement made by the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, May 1, it was announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collection for April 2024 has reached an unprecedented high, soaring to Rs 2.10 lakh crore. The GST collections breach the landmark figure of ₹2 lakh crore for the first time. The data revealed a 12.4% year-on-year growth in gross revenue, with net revenue (after refunds) standing impressively at ₹1.92 lakh crore, showcasing a notable 17.1% year-on-year growth.

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday dismissed jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's writ petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and denied bail to him.

Congress loyalist K L Sharma filed his nomination from Amethi Lok Sabha seat here on Friday.

A cattle trader was attacked by a group of individuals believed to be associated with the Bajrang Dal near the Sarawad Bridge in Babaleshwar taluk, Vijayapura. The victim, identified as Bande Nawaz, was transporting two bulls, a cow, and a buffalo calf from Babaleshwar to Vijayapura when the assailants intercepted their vehicle.

The charred remains of an unidentified individual, believed to be a man aged between 35 and 40, were found on the outskirts of Hubli, specifically along Karwar road. Authorities suspect foul play and are treating the case as a potential murder.

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to furnish details of issuance of notices and arrests done under the provisions of the Goods and Services Tax, saying it may interpret the law and lay down appropriate guidelines to avoid any harassment of citizens by depriving their liberty.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday opposed the interim medical bail sought by Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in a money laundering case and said his stay at a private hospital could be extended for a month.