Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Sunday clarified that the State's tableau did not get the chance to take part in Republic Day parade this year, following the Union government's guidelines, providing opportunity to the States that took part least number of times during the last eight years.

Belagavi (K'taka): Police on Sunday said they have arrested three persons in connection with alleged firing, using a pistol, at Sri Rama Sene's Belagavi President Ravi Kokitkar near here.

Sri Ram Sene District President Ravikumar Kokitkar suffered injuries after being shot at by unknown assailants using a pistol at Hindalga village near here, police said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said he has ordered a detailed investigation against K S Manjunath, who goes by a nickname 'Santro Ravi'.

Chitradurga (K'taka): Amid mounting pressure from party MLAs seeking ministerial position, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the state Cabinet expansion would take place soon.

Indian Bank conducted a road show at various parts of the city on Friday, with more than 100 officers of the Bengaluru Zone participating in the event.

After 13 years, the tableau from Karnataka, which reflect the art and culture of the state, will not get a chance to shine in the Republic Day parade.

Hubballi (K'taka): Asserting that he is a Hindu but opposed to Hindutva, former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he never opposed Ram Temple in Ayodhya but was against using it for political gain.