In a recent statement, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has provided clear directives for assessing the Lok Sabha election results. Dr. Parameshwar noted that they are strictly adhering to Gandhi's instructions, particularly regarding identifying reasons behind poor performance in some districts.

Bengaluru: Ahead of the BJP led-NDA government's formation on Sunday, Karnataka's Minister for Commerce and Industries and Infrastructure, MB Patil called the upcoming government weaker stating, "Now Narendra Modi is becoming the Prime Minister for the third time. BJP is weaker this time than the last two times. Therefore, it is not possible to say how long his government will last this time. Especially, we know how difficult it is to run a government with a person like Nitish Kumar."

Hassan (Karnataka): A Special Investigation Team on Saturday took suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna to his house at Holenarasipura in Hassan district for spot inspection.

Chikkamagaluru: In an incident report from Sarwastipur gate in Kadur taluk on Saturday, a car caught fire in the middle of the road.

Seven individuals have been apprehended by the Kadugodi police station for allegedly assaulting a friend over cigarettes in Bengaluru. The victim, identified as Dhananjay, was subjected to a violent attack involving sticks, stones, belts, and crates.

A gas leak at a rummage (gujari) shop resulted in over 30 individuals falling ill on Friday evening near Old Kesare in Mysuru.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will leave for New Delhi to participate in the working committee meeting called at the Congress headquarters on June 8 at 11 am under the leadership of AICC president Mallikarjuna Kharge.

Bengaluru: In an incident reported from Doddanagamangala near Electronic City, a speeding water tanker rammed into a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of an elder sister and her younger brother.