The renaming of Ramanagara to Bengaluru South sparked varied responses. Supporters see economic and developmental benefits due to its closeness to Bengaluru. Critics pointed out persistent infrastructure problems and cultural identity issues.

Abhishek, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Kriti Kumari in Koramangala, has been apprehended. CCTV footage showed the horrific attack. Police are still investigating the exact motive. Abhishek will face a local court soon.

CM Siddaramaiah presented historical documents to support claims of no illegality in the Mysore Urban Development Authority land deal. He admitted omitting the land in his 2013 affidavit due to oversight. Advocate TJ Abraham sought the governor's sanction to prosecute Siddaramaiah under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1998.

The Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Ramanagara district to 'Bengaluru South' to enhance its brand value and infrastructure. Initiated by deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the decision faced opposition from HD Kumaraswamy, who vowed to reverse it.

Karnataka's state cabinet approved renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South district. This decision, announced by Law Minister HK Patil, responded to requests from local residents and officials. Taluks remain unchanged, and the Revenue Department will notify the change.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied involvement in alleged fraudulent site allotments to his wife by Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). He accused opposition parties of baseless allegations. Siddaramaiah emphasized the legality of the allotments and stated that a report would be sent to the Governor. He highlighted that opposition members also received sites legally.

The opposition initiated a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru over the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority scam involving CM Siddaramaiahs wife. Despite heated protests, the legislative session ended early, pending judicial investigation. BJP and JD(S) strategize, emphasizing upcoming bypolls.

The Karnataka assembly, despite opposition protests, passed two major bills: one for a revenue commissionerate to improve land revenue administration and another to move Nandi Hills administration to the tourism department. Additional legislation on medical council elections and Renuka Yellamma pilgrimage development was also approved.

The opposition announced a 10-day padayatra from Bengaluru to Mysuru demanding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation over an alleged Muda scam. The legislative session ended prematurely due to protests, and BJP plans to involve Union ministers and JD(S) in the march.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied involvement in the alleged Muda scam, stating that the site allotments to his wife were legal. He claimed opposition BJP and JD(S) members aimed to tarnish his reputation. Siddaramaiah emphasized that the previous BJP government had agreed to a 50:50 ratio for site allotments and clarified that there was no illegality involved.

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly referred the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, to a joint legislature committee for review. The bill seeks to restructure Bengaluru's civic administration by dividing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike into smaller municipal corporations. Opposition parties insisted on thorough scrutiny before passage.

Police in Hubballi fired warning shots on Friday to prevent an escape attempt by Farhan Sheikh, a suspect in multiple criminal cases. Sheikh, linked to 15 major crimes, attacked officers while being searched for accomplices. Injured officers Sujatha and Mahesh, along with Sheikh, are currently hospitalized. Woman PSI Kavitha Madagyal's quick action resulted in Sheikh's recapture. Sheikh is connected to crimes including murder and robbery across multiple cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad. The inci