The ruling Congress' five "guarantees" aimed at different segments of the society are a "burden" on the state exchequer but the people will continue receiving these benefits, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Thursday.

Residents of Sulebailu in Urugadur, on the outskirts of Shivamogga city, staged a candlelight protest on Wednesday night condemning the murder of student Sanket, which occurred three days ago.

A case under the POCSO Act has been registered against a self-styled godman here after a video purportedly showing him inappropriately touching a seven-year-old girl went viral, sparking outrage, police said on Thursday.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Rajanasiriyur village of Belur taluk on charges of dowry harassment and allegedly murdering his wife.

The Karnataka Council of Pre-Schools has raised serious concerns over newly issued regulations for pre-schools, warning that nearly 25,000 institutions across the state could be forced to shut down if the rules are implemented in their present form.

Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar on Wednesday said action will be initiated against protesters who allegedly clashed with police personnel during a demonstration by job aspirants in Dharwad.

A 32-year-old man from Rajasthan who travelled to Bengaluru to retrieve his missing SUV was allegedly assaulted and robbed, police said on Thursday.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday distanced himself from slogans raised by his supporters in Tumakuru, projecting him as the next Chief Minister, and asserted that he would not fuel speculation or lobby for the post as any decision rests with the party high command.