The Times of India

Miscreants vandalised a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Haveri city. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage. Locals expressed anger and demanded swift action. In a separate incident, a B R Ambedkar statue was vandalised in Srinagar, Uttarakhand earlier this year. The Bhim Army lodged a complaint, and police cleaned the statue.

With IMD forecasts indicating temperatures could touch 38C in the coming days, Bengalurus famed perfect weather is feeling the strain this summer.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticizes the Centre's approach to the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. He states the opposition was not consulted. Shivakumar argues for wider consultation in democratic processes. He claims the bill's introduction during elections and potential redrawing of constituencies is unacceptable. The INDIA bloc has shown unity in opposing the move.

Karnataka's II PU exam-1 saw a record 86.4% pass rate, attributed to strategic interventions by the education department. Key measures included timely syllabus completion, standardized study materials, and early teacher appointments. State-level preparatory exams identified learning gaps, enabling targeted support. Accountability was emphasized, with focused attention on underperforming regions and consistent monitoring of academic progress across colleges.