A 27-year-old man allegedly bludgeoned his aged parents to death in the city and fled the spot after locking up the house from outside, police said on Tuesday.

The High Court of Karnataka has sought reply from the Union Government regarding legal help to the Indian national who has been jailed in Saudi Arabia. The court on Monday asked the Centre whether the jailed person will be provided with an opportunity to appoint the advocate of his choice in an appeal and would the government help him in this regard.

A tragic incident has shaken a village in Alanda taluk, as the body of an 11-year-old girl was discovered in a well. The police have taken a local resident into custody on suspicion of sexually abusing and murdering the girl.

Chikkamagaluru, a popular tourist destination in Karnataka renowned for its scenic beauty, has witnessed a significant surge in tourist arrivals following the implementation of the state government's Shakti Yojana. The scheme has contributed to a doubling of tourist numbers in the district, highlighting its positive impact on local tourism.

The suspect involved in a theft case, who had managed to escape with a police sub-inspector's service revolver after being apprehended in Afzalpur taluk on Monday, ultimately surrendered to the authorities a few hours later. His surrender followed a desperate attempt to evade capture by climbing up a tree.

Lakshmi Hebbalkar, the Minister for Women and Child Development, has appealed to the beneficiaries of the Karnataka government's 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme to register for the program directly and avoid falling victim to fraudulent offers from brokers. The registration for the scheme is set to commence on July 19.

Amid allegations made by JD(S) senior leader HD Kumaraswamy regarding the deployment of IAS officers to serve party leaders during the Opposition meeting, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has provided clarification, stating that the officers were called in solely to extend a warm welcome to the leaders.

The Congress is not interested in power or the post of prime minister, party president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Tuesday as leaders of 26 Opposition parties got together here to discuss strategy ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.