The Times of India

Karnataka government faces a setback regarding Bhadra Tiger Reserve. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has clarified that the entire buffer zone must be considered an Eco-Sensitive Zone. This directive halts efforts by local legislators to reduce the buffer, which includes villages and private lands. The move aims to protect wildlife and prevent development restrictions.

Bengaluru region recorded a 98.9% pass rate in the Class 10 CBSE exams, securing third place nationally behind Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada. Despite a strong overall performance, mathematics proved challenging for many students, though science and social science scores saw improvements. The introduction of two board exams for Class 10 students led to an earlier than usual results announcement.

A special court in Bengaluru convicted former Congress minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others for plotting and executing the murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda in 2016. The court found them guilty of murder and conspiracy, with sentencing to be announced Thursday. Kulkarni, who was present in court, broke down upon hearing the verdict.