Mandya (Karnataka): Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H D Kumaraswamy, on Monday expressed disappointment over being "prevented" from working in Karnataka, alleging that the Congress government in the state was obstructing his efforts out of "political jealousy".

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) earmarked Rs 730 crore for the welfare of pourakarmikas (sanitation workers).

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar directed officials on Monday to prevent the flow of sewage into Bengaluru’s lakes and ensure that all lakes are filled with treated water.

Bengaluru: The results of the Second PUC Examination-1 will be announced on Tuesday, April 8, by Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa, read a release from the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB).

Bengaluru: A badminton coach was arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl who was taking training from him, police said on Monday.

Bengaluru: A court here on Monday extended the judicial custody of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, and two others until April 21 in connection with a gold smuggling case. Ranya, businessman Tarun Raju, and jewellery dealer Sahil Jain are accused of orchestrating the illegal import of gold worth over Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai to India.

Kalaburagi (Karnataka): A 32-year-old guest teacher was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at her home, police said on Monday.

Bengaluru: A software engineer was found hanging in his flat at Chikkabanavara in the city on Monday, police said.