Bengaluru: Alleging that law and order in Karnataka had deteriorated in a big way and incidents of murders, extortion and rapes have become rampant, the state BJP on Saturday claimed the situation after the Congress government coming to power is such that criminals don't fear the police.

Warning that inequality will increase as society is being divided in the name of religion and caste, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said it is a tragedy that educated people are increasingly becoming casteist.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the Congress high command had been explained about the recent political developments in the state, and the prosecution sanction against him by the Governor, which he termed as "anti-Constitution and illegal".

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday said discussions are on within the ruling Congress about replacement for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and a "musical chair" was going on among senior leaders and ministers within the party, including Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, for the top job.

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against a woman named Afreen and her friend, following a complaint by Afreen’s husband, who had accused her of attempting to kill him through black magic.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police launched a major crackdown on drunk driving on Friday, booking 779 motorists during a special enforcement drive. The operation involved the inspection of 34,676 vehicles across the city, with the police department announcing plans to intensify these efforts every week from Thursday to Sunday.

A fatal collision between a lorry and a tractor occurred on Baraguru Road near Knal Road in Hanur Taluk, resulting in the death of one of the drivers.

The Khade Bazar Police have registered a case against BJP SC Morcha leader Prithvi Singh and his son, Jasveer Singh, following a complaint from a woman who accused them of blackmail, sexual harassment, and torture.