Former Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Congress but asserted that he will not join the party under any circumstances.

Shivamogga: Sandalwood actor Shivaraj Kumar made a appeal to voters on behalf of his wife, Geeta, who is contesting as the Congress candidate for Shivamogga constituency. Speaking at a gathering of party workers held at Lagan Kalyan Mandir in the city on Wednesday, Shivaraj Kumar urged the electorate to give Geeta a chance to serve as their Member of Parliament.

Bengaluru: Kodigehalli Station police have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in a jewelry robbery case, originating from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The arrested individuals have been identified as Khana Sharma (23), Ashu Sharma (27), Pradeep Sharma (37), and Vikas Pandith (32). Unfortunately, another suspect, Suraj (30), succumbed to injuries sustained during the dacoity.

Mandya: Karnataka's Agriculture Minister and Mandya district-in-charge Minister, Cheluvarayaswamy, took a dig at senior JD(S) leaders, expressing irony over their apparent loss of autonomy in announcing candidates for the Hassan and Mandya Parliamentary constituencies.

In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a woman named Chinna allegedly killed her two-year-old daughter, Shruthika, and attempted suicide over health problems and marital discord at Seegehalli near KR Puram on Sunday (March 17).

The Bengaluru Water Supply Board has issued a directive urging city residents to refrain from using Kaveri River water or water from borewells for commercial events such as rain dance or pool parties during the Holi festival. However, the board clarified that there are no restrictions on celebrating Holi within the confines of one's home.

Bengaluru: The Election Commission on Wednesday said Rs 5.85 crore cash and alcohol worth Rs 21.48 crore have been seized in Karnataka since the Model Code of Conduct came into force, The general elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May seven for its 28 constituencies.

Former Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa, who recently declared his candidacy as an Independent for the Shimoga Lok Sabha constituency, asserted that his triumph in the upcoming elections would prompt the resignation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President, BY Vijayendra.