Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday appealed to employers across Karnataka to grant paid leave to workers from Kerala so that they can return home to vote in the upcoming local body election in that state.

An advocate on Wednesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, alleging that he hurt religious sentiments by mocking and insulting the sacred 'Daiva' (Bhoota Kola) tradition depicted in the film 'Kantara', police said.

Karnataka is emerging as a leading hub for AI, analytics, data centres, cybersecurity, deep tech, and sustainable technologies, IT Minister Priyank Kharge said on Wednesday, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to fostering innovation-driven growth.

Raj Bhavan, Karnataka will henceforth be known as 'Lok Bhavan, Karnataka', Governor's secretariate said on Wednesday.

 Four policemen have been suspended in connection with death of a 22-year-old Dalit man at a rehabilitation centre near here days after he was allegedly tortured in police custody, an official said on Wednesday.

Custom sleuths at the Kempegowda international airport have arrested a passenger who arrived here from Malaysia for smuggling hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.71 crores, officials said on Wednesday.

A class seven girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two men while she was returning home from a flour mill in this district, police said on Wednesday.

The BAF on Tuesday urged the state government to table and implement the Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management Act during the upcoming legislature session in Belagavi.