Bengaluru: Fulfilling another key pre-poll promise, the Congress government in Karnataka would launch 'Gruha Lakshmi' scheme, offering monthly aid of Rs 2,000 each to about 1.1 crore women heads of family, at a public function in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Mandya: HD Kumaraswamy, former Chief Minister and second-in-command of JD(S) has indicated his decision to steer his son Nikhil away from politics, reaffirming that he will not field him in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections next year. Kumaraswamy stated that he has advised Nikhil to focus on his acting career rather than engaging in political activities.

Bengaluru: A 28-year-old man, identified as Chetan DN, allegedly attacked a 17-year-old pre-university student with a knife near her college in Ramanagara, and subsequently abducted her in an SUV on Monday morning.

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of honor killings within the state. He announced that the government would launch investigations into these incidents and take decisive legal action.

A video capturing an incident where a woman managed to lie under a moving goods train and emerge unscathed has gained significant attention online. The incident is reported to have occurred approximately four days ago near the Rajankunte railway station in Yelahanka.

Renowned film actor Rajinikanth graced the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) Depot 4 situated in Jayanagar, where he interacted with the staff of BMTC. This visit is part of Rajinikanth's tour across various regions of the state to celebrate the success of his latest movie, 'Jailer'. Earlier on Tuesday, he also paid a visit to the Raghavendra Mutt at Seetapathi Agrahara in Bengaluru before heading to the BMTC depot.

Noted music director Gangaraju, popularly known as Hamsalekha, will inaugurate the renowned Dasara festivities in Mysuru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday.

Kaduru: A 15-year-old young boy reportedly lost his life while attempting to swim, he drowned as he was not familiar with swimming. The incident took place in the Taluk’s Haruvanahalli Village on Monday.