Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has declared a "Akhand Karnataka bandh" scheduled for September 29, calling for unity among Kannada union organizations. This decision was reached during a meeting led by Vatal Nagaraj, where consensus was reached regarding the "Karnataka Bandh."

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday claimed that following the BJP and JD(S) deciding to forge an alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, several leaders from both parties have contacted him expressing their displeasure and wanting to join the Congress party.

The protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu continued in Mandya, the Cauvery heartland, on Sunday as well.
Farmers and various pro-Kannada organisations staged a sit-in demonstration at Sanjay Circle here demanding justice.

Issuing a statement earlier in the day, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary, KC Venugopal warned the party leaders to refrain themselves from making divisive or confusing statements in public. regarding the rumors of Karnataka CM and DyCM Posts.

Housing and Minority Welfare Minister of Karnataka, Zameer Ahmed Khan, has issued a strong challenge to former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy following the latter's recent remarks regarding the Muslim community's support. Kumaraswamy, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the Muslim community's response to the JD(S), was dared by Minister Khan to reveal how he secured his victory in Channapatnam.

The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru has issued an order restraining the media from using the name 'Kundapura' while reporting on the case of Hindutva activist Chaitra, who has been arrested on charges of fraud amounting to Rs 5 crore for allegedly promising a businessman an election ticket from BJP.

In a tragic incident near the Machenahalli Industrial Area, a lineman lost his life due to electrocution while carrying out repair work. The deceased has been identified as Kiran Vidyut, a resident of Nallur.

The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a petition filed by Dharwad MLA Vinay Kulkarni seeking relaxation of bail conditions that restrict his entry into the district.