Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious Indian gangster, is at the center of tensions between Canada and India. From his high-security jail cell, he is believed to have led a violent gang involved in various criminal activities, including a prison break and murder.

In a controversial move, the Karnataka Congress government has ignited a political firestorm by issuing summons to reopen the Datta Peeta case. This decision follows the reopening of the Hubballi riot case, leading to widespread outrage among Hindu activists and strong condemnation from BJP leaders.
 

Karnataka Minister Shivanand Patil has sparked controversy with his statement suggesting a rise in farmer suicides after the state government increased compensation for the families of the deceased. Patil, who holds the portfolio for sugarcane development and APMC (agricultural produce market committees), clarified that he did not intend to imply that farmers were resorting to suicide for compensation. He emphasized the need to await forensic science laboratory reports before reporting on farmer suicides.