A clash between two senior Karnataka government officials stationed at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi has triggered a political storm, amid underlying tensions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on July 26 and 27 to launch various development projects. But ahead of his arrival, what’s drawing wider attention is the Centre’s focus on Rajendra Chola I and the legacy of the Chola dynasty.

An artist and a few journalists transformed into “Squid Game” characters to draw authorities’ attention to Bengaluru’s pothole-filled footpaths and road infrastructure.