Karnataka Minister for Tourism, Kannada and Culture C T Ravi has tested positive for coronavirus. His wife and daughter have, however, tested negative for the virus.

New Delhi/Bengaluru/Mumbai: As the country's COVID-19 tally rose to nearly 8.5 lakh, authorities were getting ready to reimpose lockdown for varying periods in more cities, including in Bengaluru and Pune, in the coming days, while there appeared to be an improvement in the situation in the national capital.

Bengaluru: Karnataka on Sunday, July 12 reported 2,627 fresh cases of Coronavirus coupled with 71 deaths due to the deadly virus. With this, the total number of cases reported in the state so far has climbed up to 38,843 while the number of fatalities has gone up to 684.

Several ministers and MLAs visited Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's home Sunday, indicating support to him amid speculation over a widening rift with his deputy Sachin Pilot.

Tumkuru: A four-year-old boy in the district was on Saturday killed after being attacked by a leopard on here at Rajanahalli village in Kunigal Taluk of the district.

Bengaluru: The name of Vasudeva Maiya, the former CEO of Sri Gururaghavendra Cooperative Bank who committed suicide recently, has been linked with another multi-crore fraud case.

Chikkamagaluru: Karnataka Minister for Tourism, Kannada and Culture, and Sugar, CT Ravi on Saturday tested positive for Coronavirus. The information was shared by Karnataka Minister of Medical Education Dr. Sudhakar.

Bengaluru: Karnataka government on late Saturday evening declared a complete lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural Districts starting Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00 pm.