Drought  

Senior BJP leader Eshwarappa lampooned Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy with the slogan ‘Kumaraswamy Ellidiyappa?’ after the senior leader alleged that the he is not seen in Bengaluru and not providing solutions for drought
 

Several people were seen clambering down a well to take the last few drops of water that were present

Based on his astrologer Dwarkanath’s advice, Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy has asked temples falling under the Muzrai department to hold special pujas to propitiate the rain god. However, such a move has only invited criticisms from the BJP, which feels it is nothing but a red herring to cover up failed loan waiver promises

Illegal sand mining is taking place unabatedly at Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh and authorities have turned a blind eye to it

With districts such as Chitradurga and Yadgiri facing severe water shortage, state chief minister had failed to visit such areas and provide alternatives for the people

Thanks to drought this year, the Kudala Sangama river has dried up and devotees aren't able to take a holy dip during Sankranti/Pongal. The water department arranged a different tap for the devotees to take bath.
 

With summer approaching fast, Karnataka might face acute water shortage this year too if proper planning is not done with immediate effect. Six taluks (sub-divisions) of Mandya have been declared drought-hit already.
 

As the Karnataka government broke its promise on farm loan waivers mentioned by chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on waiving farm loans in 24 hours as soon as he takes the oath, Karnataka farmers especially in drought-hit districts of North Karnataka, accused HD Kumaraswamy, calling him an anti-farmer for coming up with lame excuses.

Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been the main threat, targeting the footmarks to trouble Australia's inexperienced batting order. Ashwin and quick Mohammed Shami have two wickets apiece in the second innings

Rahul Gandhi has a Christian mother and claims to be a Hindu. Let him say yes to the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, then we will believe he is a Hindu, said BJP leader Jagadish Shettar. 

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that there are only two MLAs from Bagalkot - Anand Nyamagouda and himself, and the former will not be inducted into the HD Kumaraswamy Cabinet

The reason for the drastic drop in the number of students is mass migration due to drought in the north Karnataka region.

Officers were seen using thamate (a kind of drum) at night to persuade people from migrating to cities and promising employment in and around the villages.