Bengaluru: I had become a Prime Minister of this country through pro-people struggle and development. I have seen victories and defeats for several times. I will not contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to strengthen the party and transform youth activists as leaders, said JD (S) national President HD Devegowda.

Bengaluru: The alleged seizure of a large amount of cash from a clerk in the office of Karnataka minister for backward classes welfare C Puttarangashetty snowballed into a major controversy Saturday with the BJP and a senior leader of ruling coalition partner JD(S) demanding the resignation of the Congress minister.

Koppal: As many as six members of a family were found dead inside their house at Koppal on Saturday. The police suspect that it was a case of suicide.

Mysuru: The taluk Social Welfare Department's Director Janardhan has informed that the Ambedkar community Bhavan, which was constructed at Nanjangudu in the district, would be thrown open for the public after Sankranti festival.

Bengaluru: The Congress-JDS government in Karnataka Friday increased tax rates on petrol and diesel to 32 per cent and 21 per cent respectively, citing adverse impact on the state revenue collection due to continuous fall in the prices of crude oil in international market.

Bengaluru: The Income Tax department raids on four leading Kannada film actors and three producers here continued for the second day Friday, officials said.

Bengaluru: Udupi district in-charge Minister Dr. Jayamala has said that the government has taken necessary measures to safely bring back the eight fishermen who have gone missing in the 'Suvarna Tribhuja' boat 18 days ago.  

Udupi: Court, secular government have no right to take decisions about the matters of Hindu religion and traditional matters. Hindu religious leaders and Hindu people should take a decision on this, stated Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt.