Those opposing International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq inaugurating this year's 'Mysuru Dasara', will be fought both politically and legally, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday.

 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday sought to know why the BJP is afraid of ballot paper, while defending his government's decision to revert to the old system of voting during elections for the local body polls, instead of using the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

The Karnataka High Court has been approached by former MP Pratap Simha, who has challenged the state government’s decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival this year. 

Tamil Nadu Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil on Saturday said he has filed a criminal defamation case against Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy in a court here for making allegations and linking him to the Dharmasthala case and rejected the claims as politically motivated and reckless.

In an accident that occurred near Somwarpet, one youngster was killed on the spot and five people were seriously injured when a truck collided with a motorbike and a car near the National Highway Bypass. 

A woman, whose complaint accusing BJP legislator Munirathna of rape was closed by SIT for lack of evidence, has now approached the BJP leaders, saying she has been denied justice by the police.

Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat this Sunday night and early Monday morning as a rare total lunar eclipse is set to grace the skies. During the eclipse, the Moon will take on a dramatic red hue, commonly known as a Blood Moon, offering viewers a spectacular sight across the world.

A local YouTuber has alleged that some content creators were offered money to produce videos targeting Dharmasthala under the guise of campaigns seeking justice for Sowjanya.