The sessions court has extended the judicial custody of Pallavi, the wife of slain ex-DGP Om Prakash, in the case related to the murder of her husband, while ensuring she is provided legal representation through free legal aid.

A shocking case of honour killing has been reported from Melakunda (B) village in Kalaburagi taluk, where a father allegedly strangled his 18-year-old daughter and set her body on fire for being in love with a man from another caste.

The Karnataka government has come under scrutiny for renewing a land lease in Bengaluru in violation of legal provisions. According to documents accessed under the Right to Information Act and sources familiar with the matter, this could potentially deprive the state exchequer of an estimated ₹600 crore over the next three decades.

The Karnataka High Court on Saturday sought the Union government’s response to a petition challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which petitioners argue threatens to wipe out the livelihood of thousands of people overnight.

Dairy farmers in the regions of Ramanagara and Kolar, located near Bengaluru Urban district, are facing a growing concern as their cattle are developing otitis (ear infection), which has started affecting milk production.

Starting September 1, tourists visiting popular destinations in Chikkamagaluru, such as Mullayanagiri, Seethalayanayagiri, Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah, and Manikyadhara, will face strict vehicle entry restrictions as part of a new initiative by the district administration to reduce congestion on the narrow, winding roads.

Property registrations in Karnataka have become costlier, as the State government on Friday announced a hike in the registration fee from 1% to 2% for all properties, as reported by The Hindu. This increase is aimed at helping the state recover from recent revenue shortfalls.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has launched a month-long campaign to raise awareness about organ donation.