Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held a meeting with officials of various departments regarding the implementation of guarantees announced by the Congress party before the elections, ahead of the Cabinet assembling together on June 1 to decide on it.

Bengaluru: The appointment of Dr. Rajneesh Goel as Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked debates due to concerns about his previous actions. As the former Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department), Dr. Goel has faced criticism for allegedly neglecting to take legal action in significant cases during the BJP government's tenure. These cases include the PSI scam, allegations of 40% commission in the Public Works Department (PWD), hate speeches inciting communal violence, and remarks urging violence against Siddaramaiah, likening him to Tipu Sultan.

Shivamogga: A 15-year-old girl died on the spot and her father was seriously injured as a tipper rammed the bike they were traveling on near Holehonnur on Monday morning.

Mysuru: Ten people died and at least three persons were injured in a road accident involving a car and private bus in T Narasipura taluk here on Monday, police said.

Five people died and others sustained critical injuries in a devastating accident on Monday, here in the Naraseepur Taluk.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said there is a "responsible government" in the state, which will fulfill all the guarantees made to the people ahead of the assembly polls.

Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly polls, the previous BJP government spent Rs.44.42 crore in four months between December 1, 2022 and March 29, 2023 on advertisements in the print and the electronic media, The Hindu reported.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said there is a "responsible government" in the state, which will fulfill all the guarantees made to the people ahead of the assembly polls, and there is no need to worry.