Eight people, including two minors, were held in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman on the outskirts of the city, police said on Thursday.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the government will take up the issue of LPG shortage in the Cabinet meeting, while urging the Centre to immediately address supply disruptions that are affecting households and farmers.

A 21-year-old final-year MBBS student was killed and her classmate seriously injured after a speeding tipper lorry rammed into their scooter near Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH) on Mysuru Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Belagavi Police have arrested a woman who allegedly lured wealthy men and robbed them, officials said on Thursday.

Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state government aims to complete all 7,110 km of rural roads being rebuilt under the ‘Pragathi Patha’ scheme within the next 1.5 years.

Temples in Karnataka have started preparations to stock wooden logs fearing that the LPG shortage could hamper the ‘Prasada’ preparation and distributions to the devotees.

Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state government is considering a "sustainable data centre policy" amid concerns over significant environmental costs associated with their water and energy consumption.

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