Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday said anti-national forces are targeting Muslims and alleged that attempts are made to create a "terrorised" atmosphere in Dakshina Kannada district, where a 32-year-old man was killed, and described the situation as "worrying".

Bengaluru: In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man tested positive for COVID-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in health department said.

Mangaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday issued orders to establish the STF-Special Task Force (STF) in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts in order to curtail anti-social, communal forces.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed BJP MLC N. Ravikumar to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the case pertaining to his alleged derogatory remarks against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Tarannum.

Bengaluru: Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has reportedly offered to resign as the Dakshina Kannada district in-charge amid ongoing serial murders and communal violence in Dakshina Kannada district.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that the "Anti-Communal Force" that was announced earlier to deal with communal incidents will start operating in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts.

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday struck down a state government order that had instructed public prosecutors to withdraw 43 criminal cases, including those related to the 2022 Hubballi riots.

The Karnataka government has classified Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts as sensitive zones in light of recent communal tensions, and strict action will be taken without any leniency, said Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara.