Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted an interim stay on a Special Court’s directive asking the Lokayukta Police to submit a report in connection with a private complaint filed against Energy Minister K.J. George and others, alleging irregularities in the tender process for smart electricity meters in the state.

Bengaluru: A woman was murdered and the accused allegedly died by suicide shortly after the crime in Tirupalya near Hebbagodi on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday, police said.

Bengaluru: A two-wheeler driven by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during an inspection of the Hebbal flyover loop on August 5 has 34 pending traffic violation cases and a total fine of Rs 18,500, according to the Bengaluru Traffic Police website.

Shivamogga: Several coaches of the Talaguppa–Mysuru passenger train became detached while crossing a bridge, near Hole bus stop here on Wednesday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has defended the state government’s decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating within government hospital premises, saying the move is intended to ensure the free and assured supply of essential medicines to patients and to reduce their out-of-pocket expenditure.

A young Lingayat seer heading the Gurumalleshwara Dasoha Mutt in Chowdahalli, Gundlupet taluk, was compelled to leave his position after his Muslim background came to light and the villagers objected to his appointment.

In a philanthropic move, Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant is reported to have provided financial support a girl from Bagalkot who needed Rs 40,000 to gain entry into a BCA course.