Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for MSMEs Shobha Karandlaje on Friday emphasised that public sector industries must prioritise MSMEs when purchasing spare parts and raw materials.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday accused the opposition BJP and its alliance partner JD(S) of trying to 'destabilise' the Congress government in the state, while clarifying that he has done nothing wrong to resign, in connection with the MUDA 'scam'.

In a tragic incident on Wednesday night, an 18-year-old was stabbed to death on the outskirts of Bengaluru following a road rage dispute. The victim, identified as Mohammed Rehman Ullah, was attacked by the suspect, Renuka Prasad, after a heated argument escalated. During the confrontation, Prasad took a knife from his vehicle and fatally stabbed Ullah.

The Karnataka High Court has extended the temporary relief granted to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa in connection with a POCSO case. The decision came during a hearing on his petition to quash the case, where an additional charge sheet was recently filed against him.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Friday said that the activities of the Parappana Agrahara Central prison here are being investigated, with a number of inmates and officials being questioned, after it came to light that some inmates, such as actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, were being accorded "special treatment".

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has directed authorities to ensure heightened vigilance at Ballari Central Jail, particularly concerning actor Darshan. Speaking on Thursday, Parameshwara said that while the government can issue general guidelines, the responsibility for prison management rests with the prison authorities.

Advocate K.N. Jagadish, who was accused of caste abuse in a 2022 case, was arrested by the Kodigehalli police on Thursday.

Savadatti taluk, already known for its association with the devadasi system, has now gained attention for another social issue: child marriage. Despite efforts to curb the devadasi practice, the Women and Child Welfare Department has reported a surge in child marriage complaints from the region.