In a landmark step towards inclusivity, the Central Relief Committee (CRC) of the Government of Karnataka held its first official meeting with representatives of the transgender community at the CRC office in Bengaluru. 

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to impose a ban on all RSS activities in government institutions and public premises across the state, stating that such actions are contrary to India’s unity and the spirit of the Constitution.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Congress on Sunday reaffirmed the party's commitment to protect and strengthen the law, calling it one of the "greatest democratic reforms" of modern India and warned that its erosion amounts to an erosion of democracy itself.

Vani Vilas Sagar, the oldest dam in the state, is nearing its full capacity of 130 feet following continuous heavy rainfall and water inflow from the Upper Bhadra Project. As of Saturday, the water level stood at 129.4 feet, raising hopes among farmers and locals after the previous year’s water shortage.

Seven individuals have been arrested by the Yelahanka Police for allegedly impersonating government officials and robbing a city-based professor of Rs 1.5 crore in cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 2.5 lakh.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's public outreach programme at JP park in the city on Sunday was disrupted by protests from BJP MLA Munirathna and his supporters.

The Karnataka government has reportedly decided to approach the Centre for financial assistance following the widespread devastation caused by heavy rains in the northern parts of the state. The severe downpours have led to massive crop losses and extensive damage to infrastructure in several districts.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday announced an allocation of Rs 10 crore for the development of Lalbagh in Bengaluru, while rejecting claims that six acres of the garden would be acquired for the tunnel road project.