The Times of India

Election officials in Davanagere South had to break open the EVM strong room due to a missing key, briefly delaying the bypoll counting. Despite this, Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur took a significant lead. In Bagalkot, Congress candidate Umesh Meti secured a decisive victory, winning by over 21,000 votes.

A father poured petrol on his 19-year-old son after an argument over a bike. Flames from nearby cooking caught the petrol-soaked youth, igniting him. The father also caught fire. Both sustained burn injuries and are undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case of attempt to murder.

A tragic incident unfolded in Tumakuru, Karnataka, where a 40-year-old man allegedly murdered his two young sons before taking his own life. Police suspect marital discord stemming from his wife's alleged affair as the motive. Despite prior intervention, the situation escalated, leading to this devastating outcome. Investigations are ongoing.

Congress MLA T D Rajegowda has been officially declared the winner of the Sringeri constituency, nearly three years after the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections. A high court-ordered recount of postal ballots confirmed his victory, increasing his initial margin of 201 votes to 203.