Hubballi (Karnataka): Two more Lord Ayyappa devotees who sustained burns due to an LPG cylinder blast here succumbed, taking the death toll to eight, police said on Tuesday.

The forest department has launched a combing operation after a leopard was spotted in Mysuru's Infosys campus on Tuesday early morning.

A man has been arrested for allegedly storing drugs worth Rs 2.50 crore, meant for distribution during the new year celebrations in prominent areas of Bengaluru.

The Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday defended his cabinet colleague Priyank Kharge, embroiled in a controversy over a contractor's suicide, saying the BJP was making allegations without evidence.

The Karnataka government has informed the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests that it has identified 508 acres of land in Hassan and Tumakuru districts to take up afforestation for the ambitious Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project.

As Bengaluru gears up to ring in the New Year, authorities are implementing a range of measures to ensure the celebrations proceed smoothly and safely. With a particular emphasis on women's safety, crowd control, and traffic management, officials are prepared to address any potential issues, including overcharging, overcrowding, and traffic violations.

Bengaluru, Dec 30: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday appealed to the Naxalites (Maoists) involved in violent activities to surrender and join the democratic mainstream.

Bengaluru: Former Infosys CFO T V Mohandas Pai criticised Indigo Airlines for its alleged poor treatment of passengers during a recent flight, claiming inadequate air conditioning.