1. Former Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna, who was arrested in connection with an abduction case, will be released today after he secured bail. His son and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is being investigated for alleged sexual assault on multiple women, and the father is accused of abducting one of the victims to prevent her from testifying.
2. Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru last night, and more rains are expected today. IMD has forecast five days of rain in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka.
3. Filing of nominations for Legislative Council polls for six seats continues. Among others, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to accompany Congress candidate from South Teachers’ constituency Marithibbe Gowda at the time of filing nomination. BJP is facing some trouble with former Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat announcing that he will contest as an independent after being denied the ticket.
