Two Pakistani nationals were arrested in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district for allegedly obtaining a ration card and voter ID by concealing their nationality. Authorities cancelled both documents after verification, and police registered cases under the BNS, Foreigners Act and Representation of the People Act
Liquor sales in Karnataka’s border districts have declined due to Andhra Pradesh’s new excise policy, which offers cheaper and better-quality alcohol. Shop owners are reporting losses, and the state government is assessing the impact on excise revenue and local trade
