02-08-2026
In a crackdown on the illegal installation of modified silencers and unauthorized vehicle alterations, Bhatkal Town Police conducted inspections at two-wheeler showrooms, service centres and garages across the town
A 33-year-old rowdy-sheeter from Heble Gandhinagar in Bhatkal taluk has been externed from Uttara Kannada district for six months for allegedly threatening public peace and law and order.
02-08-2026
Three members of a family, including a three-year-old child, were killed after a rain-triggered landslide buried their shed at Indiranagar in Shivamogga district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said his government would take back sites (plots) allotted by agencies such as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the erstwhile City Improvement Trust Board (CITB), civic bodies and cooperative societies if allottees failed to construct houses within five years, while refunding the amount paid along with interest.
The Karnataka’s Department of Tourism has initiated consultations with a leading tourism operator to explore the feasibility of launching cruise services from Mangaluru, officials said on Friday.
02-08-2026
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday said that eight people have died, an equal number are missing and 13 were injured in the previous day’s heavy rains which caused property damage, landslides and waterlogging in many parts of the state.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday said he hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his next video message will apologise to women protesters for the alleged police excesses during the July 20 march to Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to “forgive” young protesters who used abusive language against him and his late mother triggered sharp reactions on Saturday from Opposition leaders, who accused him of avoiding questions over alleged police action against protesters and the larger issues raised by the agitation.
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.
