Bengaluru: Raising doubts about the longevity of the Siddaramaiah-led new Congress government in Karnataka, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday said its future is dependent on the results of the 2024 Parliament elections.

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said no discussions have taken place till now regarding banning organisations like Bajrang Dal, after the Congress government came to power in the State, and any views expressed in this regard may be personal in response to media queries.

A case of criminal intimidation and provocation has been registered against BJP MLA and former minister C N Ashwath Narayan for allegedly giving a call during a public meeting in February to finish off Chief Minister Siddaramaiah "just as", he claimed, "Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda had eliminated 18th Century AD Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan".

Tragedy struck near D Hosahalli in Huliyurudurga hobli of Kunigal taluk, as a minibus collided with a parked bus on NH 33, resulting in two fatalities and injuring four individuals. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, leaving Shashikala (69) and the minibus driver, Veeresh (30) from Sindhanur in Raichur district, dead.

The renowned bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, which was auctioned by Bonhams in London on Tuesday, had an intriguing past. It was revealed that the sword was once owned by Vijay Mallya, the fugitive liquor baron. During a 2018 hearing at the London High Court, Mallya's lawyer claimed to be unaware of the sword's whereabouts, reported News 9.

Shivamogga: Police on Thursday conducted a raid on a spa in the city, resulting in the rescue of six young women. The operation was initiated following information received about Vidyashree and her husband Gopal, who were reportedly involved in luring girls from neighboring towns and engaging them in prostitution by promising monetary rewards.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has left for KC Venugopal's residence from Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi to discuss with the party top brass pertaining to the expansion of the state cabinet and allocation of portfolios to ministers.

Bengaluru: KPCC spokesperson M Laxman has raised serious concerns about the safety of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging that he is still under threat from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Laxman highlighted the circulation of a video featuring former minister Ashwathanarayan, where he can be heard saying, "Finish off Siddaramaiah."