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In a heated exchange, Minister Priyank Kharge questioned BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s contributions to Karnataka. Chandrasekhar criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for returning government land, labelling it as a privilege for political families. Tensions escalated as BJP leaders attacked Congress's historical affiliations with extremism.

To address the growing pollution, Stage 1 of the GRAP focuses on key measures to curb dust and pollution sources, including stricter controls at construction sites, enhanced waste management, and increased road cleaning.

The Karnataka High Court upheld the life sentences of Kamanna and Somalinga for the murder of Amasidda Barakade, emphasizing that eyewitness testimony from close relatives cannot be dismissed if credible. The court affirmed the trial court's conviction, citing strong evidence and family testimonies.

The Cauvery water supply project for 110 newly added BBMP villages will be inaugurated on October 16, providing 50,000 new connections. The Rs 4,336 crore initiative aims to deliver 775 MLD of water, benefiting 5 million people and addressing Bengaluru's water challenges.

K-RIDE will directly purchase 306 air-conditioned railway coaches worth Rs 4,270 crores for the Bangalore Suburban Rail Project, funded equally by the state government and Indian Railways. The coaches will be sourced from ICF Chennai, replacing a previously considered Public-Private Partnership model.

In addition to these regions, the IMD has specifically warned that Sangli and Sholapur may experience thunderstorms coupled with heavy rainfall. This could raise the risk of flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas, and may lead to temporary waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

Bengaluru's heavy rainfall since early morning caused major disruptions for commuters, leading to waterlogged roads, traffic jams, and hazardous driving conditions. IMD forecasts continued rain with yellow and orange alerts for multiple districts. Residents and motorists face ongoing difficulties due to flooding.

With 288 members, the Maharashtra Assembly is nearing the end of its tenure in November 2024, while the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly's term will conclude on January 5, 2025.

On Monday morning, a low-pressure was formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify and move northwest towards the northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and southern Andhra Pradesh coasts over the coming days.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for rejecting BJP MLAs' plea to withdraw the Hubballi riots case from the NIA. He accused Siddaramaiah of arrogance, vote bank politics, and attempting to divert attention from the Muda scam while ignoring BJP’s requests.