Days after stating that BJP will have an understanding with former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, veteran leader and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said discussions in this regard have not reached finality yet.

 A tragic incident occurred in Kuttandi village, Virajpet, when a CHESCOM (Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited) employee, Basavaraj Teggi, aged 27, lost his life this morning due to an electric shock while performing his duties.

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a 'bandh' The federation comprises a total of 32 private transport associations, and most of the private transport services are unlikely to be available starting from midnight today to midnight on Monday.

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said BJP and JD(S) may come together to fight 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, but they will not be able to suppress Congress' prospects in the state.

In a tragic incident that occurred on Saturday near the Durgamma Temple on the Gundal Reservoir Road in Kollegal taluk, Chamarajnagar district, two individuals lost their lives due to electrocution. The victims were identified as Prakash, the owner of the truck, and Chinnu, the cleaner. Both of them hailed from Angarapura village in Malavalli taluk, Mandya district.

 The Karnataka government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the Shakti scheme, which offers free bus transportation for women in the state. The government has approved the purchase of more than 1,000 buses for this initiative, allocating a budget of Rs 500 crore. This decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held on Thursday.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emphasized his party's stance against BJP's 'Operation Lotus' and its welcoming approach toward those who align with their principles. He clarified that rather than pursuing an 'Operation Hasta,' they are extending a hand of support to others in the political arena.

Taking a dig at JD(S) for entering into an understanding with the BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while questioning the regional party's secular credentials, alleged that it doesn't have any ideology and would do anything for the sake of power.