05-08-2026
The annual Mari Jatre, one of Bhatkal's oldest and most prominent folk religious festivals, commenced on Wednesday with the ceremonial installation of the idol of Goddess Mari at the Marikamba Temple.
Anjuman Arts, Science and Commerce College, Bhatkal, organised a tree plantation drive as part of the Vana Mahotsav campaign, along with an awareness programme highlighting the importance of forest conservation and environmental protection.
As part of the ongoing SIR of the electoral rolls for 2026, authorities in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district have digitised 1,122,276 voter enumeration forms
05-08-2026
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti has said that Chief Minister D K Shivakumar phoned him requesting his resignation from the post, adding that he would decide after discussing the matter with BJP and JD(S) leaders.
Three workers died and two others were critically affected after a suspected chemical leak inside a factory in the Kadechur-Badiala industrial area in Yadgir district on Wednesday, police said.
06-08-2026
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday asked Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to "echo the sentiments" of the Opposition, which is demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House, to the Union minister.
The Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a colleague in 2013, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court five years ago, and sentenced him to ten years' rigorous imprisonment.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Centre is planning to introduce ethanol blending in diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and urged people to avoid buying new vehicles for the next few years.
30-07-2026
Gulf Medical University's (GMU) College of Dentistry has announced that its Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program continues to strengthen its clinical training infrastructure with 120 dental chairs at the university's affiliated Thumbay Dental Hospital
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74.
Thumbay Group has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS), Switzerland, becoming the first private medical university in the United Arab Emirates
25-07-2026
Communities around the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, reaffirming the universal values of human rights, peace, reconciliation and social justice
Rescue crews on Saturday raced to find survivors from a landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing that killed at least eight people and left 34 missing.
20-07-2026
Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time, bringing an end to Lionel Messi's title defence and completing an impressive unbeaten campaign in which La Roja conceded just one goal in eight matches.
Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with an 80, while Axar Patel and Washington Sundar made valuable unbeaten fifties to guide India to a six-wicket win over England in the first ODI of the three-match series here on Tuesday.
