Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy stages protest regarding the alleged sting operation controversy, in front of the office of the Bengaluru Police Commissioner on October 15, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Hindu 1. ‘Sting operation’: H.D. Kumaraswamy reaches Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s office, dares police to commence probe from himUnion Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on October 15, 2026, accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of being the “Pitamaha” (grand patriarch) of the alleged sting operation controversy and demanded that the police question him first in the investigation into a video linking former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to the episode.A day after the Central Crime Branch (CCB) picked up, among others, a member of the JD(S) social media wing for questioning, Mr. Kumaraswamy met Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh and accused the Chief Minister, Home Minister Priyank Kharge, and the police of targeting the party’s social media workers.Instead of arresting the party workers, he asked the police to arrest him and conduct the probe.Responding to Mr. Kharge’s reported remark on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) that he too could be questioned as part of the investigation, Mr. Kumaraswamy went to the Police Commissioner’s office and challenged the police to begin their inquiry with him.2. Sugarcane farmers welcome Central committee, but will not end protest till MSP and FRP are revisedFarmers in Karnataka seeking fair prices for sugarcane have welcomed the Union Government’s decision to form a committee to look into their demands. However, they have decided to continue their protest till the government announces revised Minimum Selling Price for sugar and Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane.Chunappa Pujeri said that farmers welcome the formation of a four-member committee headed by agriculture scientist Ramesh Chand. “It is good that the committee has representation of all stakeholders. It has been told to look into MSP, FRP, and all related issues...However, this is no reason for us to withdraw the protest...”3. Outcry against VIP entry to Yuva Dasara at Hosahundi blocking access to nearby villagesThe barricades erected near Hosahundi Junction on the outer ring road in Mysuru to facilitate the vehicular movement of VIPs visiting Yuva Dasara is reported to be causing inconvenience to residents of nearby villagers. The restriction in the evening on entry to a road is causing inconvenience to many daily wage labourers, farmers, and others who use this route to return to their villages.The affected villages include Chikkagoundanahundi, Develapaura, Ayarahalli, Rayanahundi, Hadinaru, Someshwarapura, and some other villages along the outer ring road. Unaware of the restriction, several commuters were prevented at Hosahundi junction from taking the road. An autorickshaw carrying a pregnant woman was among those stopped at the junction, according to onlookers.4. WATCH | Navaratri celebrations at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple Mangaluru DasaraThe Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha temple in Mangaluru is attracting a large number of devotees and visitors during the Dasara/Navaratri celebrations. With the number of daily footfalls said to be in the thousands, hundreds of volunteers are offering seva in shifts for smooth conduct of the festivities.People are who making a beeline to the temple to see the beautifully decorated idols of Maha Ganapathi, Goddess Sharada, Adhishakthi, and the Navadurga avatars — Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmandini, Skandamata, Katyayini, Mahakali, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Published - October 15, 2026 05:39 pm IST