The Karnataka High Court has adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the prosecution order issued against him by the Governor in connection with the Muda case.

C.T. Ravi, a member of the Legislative Council, predicted the downfall of the Siddaramaiah-led government by Diwali. Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, Ravi likened the government to a ticking time bomb, claiming that the Congress has set a deadline for Siddaramaiah's resignation.

A mother-daughter duo walking by the bypass to the national highway near Hunchanhatti of Ramashettyhalli in Tiptur taluk died on the spot and three others were grievously injured as a bus hit them on Monday morning.

In response to opposition leader R. Ashok's remarks, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar firmly stated that there would be no change in the Chief Ministership within the ruling party. Speaking to reporters outside his residence in Sadashivnagar, Parameshwar criticised Ashok for meddling in the party's internal matters, urging him to focus on resolving issues within his own party.

A court here on Monday extended till September 12 the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and others, who are accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Vasant Nadiger, the editor of Samyukta Karnataka and a veteran journalist, passed away early Monday morning at 3:13 am.

Tumakuru (Karnataka): Five people were killed and four others were injured in an accident involving two cars in Madhugiri Taluk here on Sunday, police said.

Bengaluru: Rejecting reports that he was travelling to the United States of America to meet some top leaders there, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday clarified that it was purely a personal visit with the family.