"We are ready to repay the loan availed for Kingfisher Airlines. So, we are appealing against closing United Breweries Holdings Limited (UBHL)", Vijay Mallya counsel appealed the Karnataka High Court.

Claiming that a state minister had asked for a street here to be renamed after 18th century ruler Tipu Sultan, the BJP and other right-wing outfits staged protests outside the offices of the city's municipality Monday.

Kolar: Demanding the implementation of the Mekedatu Project, the Kasturi Karnataka Janapada Vedike staged a protest at Gandhivana in the city today morning.

“In democracy, power is not important. One should have the responsibility of working under the social concept. It is not enough to ensure voting power to all. Every citizen has to get financial and social freedom. Then only, the democracy and equality will get meaning”, said former chief minister Siddaramaiah.

“Kuruba community is the biggest strength to the backward community. The Kuruba community, which is the voice for the oppressed class, is being treated as the elder brother”, progressive thinker Dr Banjagere Jayaprakash told here.

"The central government has not given a single paisa for the rehabilitation of affected people in Kodagu natural disasters. Without knowing proper information, MP Pratap Simha has given statements just for publicity. If the centre has given the funds, let him give statistics", challenged Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader.

The winter session of the Karnataka legislature, set to begin here from Monday, is likely to be a stormy affair with the opposition BJP expected to corner the government over a host of issues, including farmer suicides and alleged lack of clarity and delay in the implementation of the farm loan waiver.

Air France thanked a 69 year old doctor from Mysuru who saved the life of passenger travelling on board in Air France from Paris to Bengaluru. The incident happened last month.