Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Wednesday announced that InoxWind, a manufacturer of large blades and towers for the wind energy sector, will set up a new facility in Koppal district with an investment of Rs 400 crore, creating around 1,000 direct jobs.

Faced with mounting criticism from industry leaders over Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday urged them to stop "hurting" the city and the state that have contributed to their growth.

A division bench of the Karnataka High Court has barred the state government and people from using the ‘strip and search’ method of survey to identify transgenders.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly defended Minister Priyank Kharge, stating that there is nothing wrong in his demand to ban RSS activities in government premises, similar to the model followed in Tamil Nadu. He also said both he and Kharge will not be intimidated by threats.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the arrest of Chitradurga Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra alias Veerendra Pappi by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case.

Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said the state government has taken serious note of the threat calls received by Minister Priyank Kharge and has ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.

In a major relief for students, the Karnataka Education Department has revised the pass percentage for SSLC and II PUC exams. From the 2025–26 academic year, students will need to score a minimum of 33% to pass instead of 35%, said Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa.

Police have arrested a man and his parents for allegedly murdering his wife, whose body was found dumped in an unused borewell in Alaghatta village of Kadur taluk.