Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday urged industries, particularly MSMEs, to pay workers wages that ensure a dignified life in Bengaluru.

Senior BJP MLA Suresh Kumar on Friday said that there is a need to revisit the practice of Governor's annual address to the state legislature, and its relevance today.

The Congress has lodged a complaint against the BJP IT Cell for posting a defamatory content against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar by calling them "Scam Lord".

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached assets worth ₹177.3 crore belonging to Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy’, and his associates in connection with an illegal online betting and gambling case, Deccan Herald reported.

A passenger arriving from Bangkok at the Kempegowda International Airport here on Friday was arrested for attempting to smuggle hydroponic ganja worth Rs 2.77 crore, officials said.

Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT Priyank Kharge on Friday told the Legislative Assembly that the state government is holding consultations regarding measures to be put in place for responsible use of artificial intelligence and social media, especially among children.

BJP legislator Munirathna has requested Speaker UT Khader to ensure protection for him and cited instances when people threw eggs at him when he was on the streets, tore his shirt and also applied ash on his face.

Lokayukta Police conducted a raid on the residence, schools and colleges owned by the family members and the office of B Kallesha, administrative officer at Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) on Friday morning.