Koppal (Karnataka): Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Sunday that the third accused in the tourist rape case in Koppal district had been arrested.

Several studies, investigations, and research have shown that Muslims in India lag behind other communities in employment, education, industry, and business. In many key sectors, the representation of Indian Muslims has alarmingly declined. However, in some areas, they are significantly ahead of others—for example, in prisons.

Hassan (Karnataka): At least two people were killed, and several others are feared trapped after a dilapidated shop collapsed in Belur on Sunday afternoon, police said.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday assured that security measures at tourist destinations will be significantly strengthened in the wake of recent rape of a foreign national and a homestay owner at Hampi.

Five people were killed in a head-on collision between a car and a truck on the outskirts of the district headquarter town of Chitradurga on Sunday.

Bengaluru experienced the hottest day of the year on Friday, with the maximum temperature reaching 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This was 1.9°C higher than the usual temperature for this time of year. The temperature on Saturday was slightly lower at 34.4°C.

The Gangavathi Rural Police in the district have arrested two accused in connection with the case of assault and murder of a tourist, and rape of two women, including a foreign tourist.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka): Amid the ongoing power tussle within the ruling Congress in Karnataka, party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar to work together and prioritise the state's development.