The Karnataka government has announced its decision to prohibit private and personal vehicles from entering Nandi Hills, a popular weekend destination located 60km from Bengaluru, known for its heavy traffic congestion. Instead, the government plans to introduce electric buses to transport tourists.

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted the withdrawal of a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the 'Shakti' scheme, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka. The court determined that the PIL, filed by three law students, lacked specificity and supporting research.

Despite facing significant opposition from the Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation, Mayor Veena Bharadwada has announced that permission has been granted for a three-day Ganeshotsav celebration at the esteemed Chennamma (Idga) Maidan in Hubballi.

Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge has responded to BJP leader B.L. Santosh's claims about Congress leaders being in contact with him. Kharge issued a challenge, giving Santosh one month to attempt to topple the government and prove his allegations.

A 52-year-old farmer named Parameshwarappa reportedly took his own life in Chikkanallur village, Ajjampura taluk. The farmer had been grappling with severe distress caused by the loss of his crop due to inadequate rainfall.

Karnataka Chief Minister has criticized the system in certain temples asking devotees to take off their clothes before entering temples, calling it an act of injustice and also an inhuman practice, observed under the pretext of respecting God.

The High Court delivered a verdict on Friday disqualifying MP Prajwal Revanna from representing the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency due to his submission of false information in his election affidavit during the 2019 parliamentary elections.

Bengaluru: A public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the free bus travel for women in Karnataka under the 'Shakti' scheme was allowed to be withdrawn by the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday.