Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday exhorted party leaders in Karnataka to work together and set a target to win 150 seats in the Assembly elections due next year.

The Narendra Modi-led government is treading on the path shown by the late Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt here by implementing 'Trividha Dasoha' (three-pronged commensality) offering free food, education and shelter, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said on Friday.

Bengaluru: A special court has directed the Doddapete police in Shivamogga district to investigate a complaint against Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa for charges including sedition and promoting enmity between different groups.

The Congress party undertook a protest against the state government, condemning the rising prices of Petrol, Diesel, and Cooking Gas in the state. 

Amid the raging halal row where some right wing organisations have asked Hindus not to use halal meat during 'Hosa Tadaku' festival, Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Thursday said those who do not respect the Constitution and honour the court verdict should be taught a lesson.

With Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw requesting him to resolve "growing religious divide" in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday called upon all sections of society to observe restraint before going public on social issues, as they can be resolved through discussions.

Bengaluru: Former Minister, Karnataka Legislative Council member C. M. Ibrahim has resigned as a member of the Vidhana Parishad/Legislative Council on Thursday.

Bengaluru: Need for stronger anti-defection law, making voting compulsory, functioning of the Election Commission and ending nexus between political parties and corporate bodies, were among the issues that came up for discussion during a special debate on electoral reforms in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, before it was adjourned sine die.