The Karnataka government has announced its decision to prohibit private and personal vehicles from entering Nandi Hills, a popular weekend destination located 60km from Bengaluru, known for its heavy traffic congestion. Instead, the government plans to introduce electric buses to transport tourists.

R. Madhavan, the acclaimed actor and director, has been appointed as the President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). This announcement follows the recent National Award win for his directorial debut, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect'.

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted the withdrawal of a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the 'Shakti' scheme, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka. The court determined that the PIL, filed by three law students, lacked specificity and supporting research.

Despite facing significant opposition from the Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation, Mayor Veena Bharadwada has announced that permission has been granted for a three-day Ganeshotsav celebration at the esteemed Chennamma (Idga) Maidan in Hubballi.

Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge has responded to BJP leader B.L. Santosh's claims about Congress leaders being in contact with him. Kharge issued a challenge, giving Santosh one month to attempt to topple the government and prove his allegations.

Manish Desai has assumed the position of Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) following the retirement of Rajesh Malhotra. Manish Desai, a 1989 batch Indian Information Service Officer, brings a wealth of experience to this role. 

A 52-year-old farmer named Parameshwarappa reportedly took his own life in Chikkanallur village, Ajjampura taluk. The farmer had been grappling with severe distress caused by the loss of his crop due to inadequate rainfall.

As many as 450 drivers of CRPF's VIP security wing have been trained to pilot the special left-hand driven and bullet-protected vehicles that will be used to ferry foreign dignitaries who will be participating in the G20 Leaders' Summit in Delhi next week, official sources said.