Kannada Development Authority president Purushothama Bilimale faced sharp criticism from the BJP for his remarks suggesting many Yakshagana artistes are homosexual due to troupe travel and pressure in playing female roles. BJP state president Vijayendra called the comments outrageous and demanded Bilimale's removal, deeming it an insult to artistes and the community.

Karnataka's education department is incentivizing school heads and officials with foreign study tours to boost student admissions. A 15% enrollment increase is required by 2026-27, with higher targets for specific school types. Top performers across various administrative and teaching roles will be selected for international exposure, aiming to implement global best practices.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as KPCC president after over five years, stating others should get a chance. He assured party workers he would remain in the frontline leadership, emphasizing his commitment to setting organizational standards.

Five to six miscreants, posing as RBI officials, executed a daring daylight dacoity in Bengaluru, looting Rs 7.1 crore from an armoured cash van. The well-scripted incident involved blocking the van, deceiving its staff, and making off with the cash boxes under the guise of an inspection.

Karnataka's new IT policy aims to boost growth beyond Bengaluru by offering relocation incentives of up to Rs 50,000 per employee. The state also unveiled ambitious policies for space technology and startups, seeking to solidify its position as a leading innovation hub. These initiatives underscore Karnataka's commitment to expanding its economic influence.

A software engineer, missing since October 27, was found buried in a house in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. Police arrested his cousin, Prabhakar, and an associate for the murder. Prabhakar confessed to killing the victim over a Rs 40 lakh business investment that went sour.