Lokayukta officers on Thursday, August 17, conducted raids across several districts, including Bengaluru, Kodagu, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Koppal, and Dharwad. The operations targeted the offices and residences of government officials suspected of engaging in illicit activities.

Amidst speculations over the cancellation of the Shakti Scheme, introduced by the Congress government providing free bus services for women, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has issued a Press Release on Wednesday to firmly clarify that there are no plans to discontinue the Shakti scheme.

Demonstrators from the Bhim Army staged a protest outside the Halasur Gate Police Station near Town Hall on Thursday, expressing their dissatisfaction over the perceived delay in the arrest of popular Kannada film actor Upendra. The actor is accused of making derogatory statements against Dalit communities during an interaction with his fans on Facebook.

A talk by civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was facilitated by the institute's faculty on Wednesday, after reports of security personnel attempting to prevent her entry. The talk, organized by a students' group at IISc and titled "Communal Harmony and Justice," encountered obstacles hours before its scheduled 5pm start, as revealed by a faculty member.

Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has dismissed a petition filed by the nominated members of the State Haj Committee (K-SHC) seeking a direction to declare that their three-year term commenced only on July 7, 2021 and ends on July 6, 2024.

Bengaluru: Kannada actor-director Upendra has approached the High Court of Karnataka with a second writ petition within days, challenging the registering of multiple FIRs against him on the same issue.

Bengaluru: Amid reports that Congress is looking at inducting leaders from other parties, its state president Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said several political workers are willing to join the party, and a decision will be taken keeping in mind party interest, aimed at increasing its vote share in the Lok Sabha polls.

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar on Wednesday met the MLAs and Ministers of the Dakshina Kannada district at the Chief Minister's Home Office Krishna, discussing various topics including gearing up for the Lok Sabha Polls.