Chitdradurga: Union Minister A. Narayanaswamy has made a bold statement challenging anyone to provide evidence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising to deposit 15 lakhs in every individual's account. He added that if such evidence is produced, he would retire from politics.

Shivamogga: Aditya Rao, the convict who was found guilty of planting explosives at Mangaluru Airport, is now facing another case for damaging public property. The case was filed based on a recent complaint by officials from Shivamogga Central Prison.

Kalaburagi: In a tragic road accident reported on Friday afternoon in Kalaburagi a teacher, lost his life near Farhatabad police station when his back was hit by a vehicle from behind here.

In a major announcement aimed at promoting women's empowerment and ensuring safe and accessible transportation, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has declared the implementation of free bus travel for women across the state, starting from the 11th of this month. This significant initiative, known as the Shakti Guarantee scheme, aims to provide women with a cost-free mode of transportation on all government buses, excluding AC buses and sleeper buses.

In a press conference held at the Vidhansouda conference hall following the cabinet meeting, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the Graha Lakshmi Yojana, a new initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to house owners. Under this scheme, a deposit of Rs. 2000 will be made to the accounts of eligible beneficiaries.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced during a press conference held after the cabinet meeting at the Vidhan Souda conference hall that the state government has decided to implement five guarantee schemes in the current financial year. Emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity, the Chief Minister stated that these schemes would be available to all residents of Karnataka, regardless of their caste, religion, or language.

Tech giant Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn has plans to start manufacturing iPhone units at its proposed Devanahalli plant near here by April 2024 and the state government would hand over required land for the company by July 1 this year, Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil has said.