The Karnataka Forest Department is preparing to establish special task forces to address the rising human–animal conflicts (HACs) across the state amid a surge in wild animals, particularly tigers, straying out of forest areas.

 A 61-year-old woman was killed in a tiger attack on Monday in a village under the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve limits, close to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Gundlupet taluk.

Lokayukta sleuths on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids against 10 government officials in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said.

A fire broke out at the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) commercial complex here on Monday due to suspected electrical short circuit.

With the DK Shivakumar camp pushing hard for his elevation as Chief Minister of Karnataka in light of a rumoured power sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the CM on Monday said he will continue in the post if the party high commands decides so, remarks his deputy endorsed as "vedavakya (sacrosanct) for us."

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday expressed grief over the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, remembering him as one of Indian cinema's most beloved icons.

Tasked with ensuring public safety and enforcing the law, the Bengaluru City Police is facing a crisis of credibility as a growing number of officers are being implicated in criminal activities. In the past ten months, 124 police personnel have reportedly been suspended for alleged involvement in offences ranging from robbery and corruption to drug peddling and dereliction of duty.

The Director for School Education and Literacy (Pre-University) will reportedly be introducing a facial recognition system to record the attendance of lecturers and principals in PU colleges across Karnataka from December 2025.