Apparently stung by criticism from within the party for singing the RSS’ prayer song, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday offered to apologise if anyone was hurt over its rendition in the state assembly and asserted he was a Congressman and would die as one.

In a disturbing reminder of rural infrastructure gaps, a woman who had just given birth and her newborn were carried on shoulders for 1.5 km after an ambulance failed to reach their home in Adahallatti village, Belagavi district, due to completely damaged roads.

Despite spending over Rs 12 crore on road repairs in 2024-25, Bengaluru’s pothole problem has worsened, with a 63% rise in the area affected by potholes compared to last year, raising serious concerns over the quality and sustainability of civic works.

A man has been arrested in Karnataka’s Mysuru district for allegedly murdering his lover by placing a gelatin stick in her mouth and detonating it. The incident occurred in a lodge in Bherya village, Saligrama taluk.

The Karnataka government’s 50 percent discount on pending traffic fines has seen a huge response, with payments amounting to ₹7.19 crore recorded in just the first two days.

In a horrific crime, a 20-year-old married woman was allegedly killed by a man, who was in a relationship with her, by stuffing some "chemical powder" into her mouth after a heated argument, police said on Monday.

 The Karnataka Government has reportedly nominated four members to fill the vacant seats in the State Legislative Council.

Senior BJP leaders and an MLA expelled from the saffron party have questioned the Karnataka government's decision to have Booker Prize-winning author and activist Banu Mushtaq inaugurate the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities this year.