Siddaramaiah lost his temper at Mysuru Dasara inauguration, scolding the crowd. Controversy arose over Banu Mushtaq inaugurating, but Siddaramaiah defended the inclusive festival.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only person whom he has seen not taking a single leave from work in 24 years, adding that his energy continues to increase.

A 35-year-old daily wage worker has committed suicide in a village here as the forest department was set to demolish his house, an official said on Monday.