The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu by October 31, sources said on Wednesday.

In a surprising turn of events, senior BJP leader Giridhar has raised objections to Member of Parliament (MP) Pratap Simha's stance against the 'Mahisha Dasara' celebration, asserting that the MP is misusing his position within the party. 

Former BJP MLA Poornima Srinivas, who is set to join the Congress, claimed on Wednesday that the J P Nadda-led party failed to fulfil the promises made to the Golla (cowherd) community to which she belongs, prompting her to opt for a 'change''.

Karnataka is facing an acute shortage of approximately 1,500-2,000 MW, and at present the state is facing an extraordinary situation of high-power demand due to deficit rainfall, according to the Energy department.

Dr. HC Mahadevappa, Mysuru District In-charge Minister, has officially invited Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the world-famous Dasara celebrations to be held in Mysuru.

In the wake of several violent incidents, including a murder, the Bengaluru Police Department has decided to ban all Ganesha idol processions and DJ dances in the city.

The case surrounding the "stolen" BMTC bus shelter on Cunningham Road has been resolved. It was revealed that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had removed the structure due to safety concerns and kept it at a stockyard, dispelling claims of theft.

Mysuru is bracing itself for a grand Dasara this year, with the Dasara air show making a comeback after a three year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Alongside the air show, other attractions such as the famous ‘Jamboo Savari,’festival illuminations, a flower show, Yuva Dasara, and various cultural programmes are set to draw crowds.