Bengaluru: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) is set to convene a meeting on June 27 to address several crucial matters, including the implementation of the government's five guarantee schemes, the appointment of the chairman and vice-chairman of the corporation boards, and other pertinent political issues.

Mangaluru/Udupi: Coastal Karnataka has been put on red alert as heavy rainfall, surpassing 204.4 mm, lashes the region. In response to the situation, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning and advised residents to take necessary precautions, particularly in flood-prone areas.

Shivamogga: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an orange alert for the Shivamogga district, amidst heavy downpour on Sunday.

Bengaluru: Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil on Sunday warned that stringent action will be taken against those seen negotiating as middlemen or agents in Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) main office and zonal offices.

Bengaluru: A bike taxi rider has been arrested for allegedly sexually harrassing a woman passenger during a trip here on July 21 and texted her later, police said on Sunday.

Bengaluru: Heavy downpour over the past two days in many parts of Karnataka, especially the coastal and southern region, brought hopes of a good harvest for farmers staring at a drought-like situation due to inadequate rains in the last two months.

Hubli: In a tragic incident, a private bus mowed down a pedestrian while crossing the road near Railway Kalyana Kendra on Gadag road, on Sunday morning, resulting in his death on the spot.

A couple from neighbouring Tamil Nadu has been arrested for hijacking a truck laden with 2.5 tonnes of tomatoes here after faking an accident to extort money.