To accommodate the festive rush during Diwali, the South Western Railway has announced special trains from Bengaluru to Talaguppa (Jog Falls) and Belagavi.

In a landmark move, the Karnataka government is planning to introduce the Menstrual Leave Policy (MLP) 2025, which will grant female employees one day of paid menstrual leave every month, as reported by The New Indian Express on Thursday.

The Bengaluru South district authorities removed the seal on Vels Studios and Entertainment Pvt Ltd hosting Bigg Boss Kannada (BBK) edition in the wee hours of Thursday following Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's intervention.

A 34-year-old police personnel allegedly died by suicide at his rented residence here on Wednesday evening, police said.

 Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda who is hospitalised with an infection, has been shifted to the ward, the hospital treating him said on Wednesday.

The Karnataka government will launch an initiative to revive natural and traditional water sources and improve groundwater level across the state, Minister for Minor Irrigation N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Sir Syed Excellence Awards, which will be presented during the Sir Syed Day Commemorative Ceremony on October 17. The day marks the birth anniversary of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

In the backdrop of severe criticism for his apparent support and appreciation for the advocate who attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, former IPS officer and BJP leader Bhaskar Rao has submitted an apology and also clarified that he had not insulted anyone with his earlier statement.