Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Monday announced that his party will stage day-and-night protests across the state from April 2 against the Congress government's anti-poor policies.

Nearly 600 people, including 79 minors, were rescued from the clutches of fraudsters in Bihar's East Champaran district, the police said on Monday. 

 Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Monday highlighted that the main aim of celebrating EID was to spread harmony and develop goodwill.

 Bengaluru Traffic Police has launched a unique social media campaign inspired by Studio Ghibli's animation style to discourage dangerous motorcycle stunts like wheelies. This comes after the department booked nearly 60 cases of wheelie-related violations on March 27, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals, including minors.

Two accidents were reported from Tumakuru and Hassan districts on Sunday, resulting in the death of three people, including a couple traveling to their native place to celebrate the festival.

The death of a 20-year-old Dalit youth under suspicious circumstances while in custody at Tarwa police station here triggered tense protests led by his family and local residents on Monday.

Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama was awarded the prestigious Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability at a special ceremony held at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on Monday.

BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, who has been expelled from the party, gave an outline about his proposed political outfit here on Monday.