Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticized Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s decision to allow his prosecution in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (Muda) site allotment scam, labeling it ‘unconstitutional’. The High Court has deferred proceedings until the next hearing on August 29. The alleged scam involves compensatory site allotments under a controversial scheme benefiting Siddaramaiah’s wife.

The ECI has announced a 3-phased assembly poll schedule for Jammu and Kashmir. Voting for the first phase will take place on September 18.

The Chikkamagaluru Municipal Council has ordered a city-wide meat ban on Janmashtami, closing non-vegetarian shops and restaurants, warning of legal action