Belagavi (Karnataka): Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, who has accused MLC C T Ravi of making derogatory remarks against her in the Legislative Council, on Tuesday challenged the BJP leader to come to Dharmasthala and take 'Pramaana' (oath) in the presence of the deity, to speak the truth.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalingareddy on Tuesday inaugurated 20 Ambaari Utsav sleeper buses of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

Hubballi (Karnataka): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said he has ordered for a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into a case in which BJP leader C T Ravi is accused of using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council last week.

A letter allegedly written by medical staff regarding the injury sustained by former minister and MLC CT Ravi has gone viral. The letter states that Ravi suffered a minor head injury, which required only a simple bandage as part of primary treatment.

Describing Vartha Bharati as the “voice of the voiceless” and a steadfast proponent of truth in journalism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lauded the newspaper’s 22-year journey of delivering accurate and reliable information. Speaking at the release of Vartha Bharati’s 22nd Annual Special Edition, he emphasised the publication’s role in shedding light on societal issues and ensuring government accountability.

In the wake of allegations against police for ill-treating Karnataka MLC CT Ravi in custody, the police on Tuesday clarified that the BJP leader was shifted to various places for security reasons and to avoid disrupting public order.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka): A woman sustained burn injuries after an overhead live wire snapped and fell on her in the district headquarters town of Kalaburagi on Monday.

Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on drunk driving, the Bengaluru Traffic Police examined 60,903 drivers and lodged 769 cases in a week.