Congress MLA Basavaraju V. Shivaganga on Sunday asserted that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar would assume the Chief Minister’s position by December. Speaking to the media in Davanagere, he stated, “You (media) can write it down—Shivakumar will become the CM by December. It will happen. If anyone wants, I can write it down in my blood. After taking charge, he will perform so well that he will win the next assembly election and continue as CM for a full term.”

 In the first two months of this year, Karnataka has reported nearly 66,489 dog bite cases and eight deaths due to rabies.

Udupi (Karnataka): Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Sunday said his party will raise several key issues concerning the state during the legislature session starting March 3, as he targeted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the state's financial situation.

Udupi (Karnataka): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday said he was a loyal Congress worker and anyone questioning his dedication to the party and the Gandhi family is in illusion.

Amid criticism from a section within the ruling Congress, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday strongly defended his visit to Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev's Isha yoga centre in Tamil Nadu for Mahashivaratri celebrations, calling it is his personal belief.

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) organised a Walkathon in Bengaluru on Sunday as part of its 175th-anniversary celebrations. Themed “Geoscience for a Safe World,” the event aimed to raise awareness about the role of geosciences in public safety, environmental conservation, and sustainable development.

Karnataka sees nearly 33,000 road accidents each year, resulting in almost 12,000 deaths and leaving over 50,000 people severely injured, according to Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

A gang of four men is on the run after allegedly stealing Rs 30.2 lakh from an ATM near Hoskote, Bengaluru. The robbery took place early on Saturday morning, around 3:15 AM, at the State Bank of India (SBI) ATM located at the Sulibele branch.