21-06-2026
A recent Supreme Court judgment declaring safe footpaths a fundamental right has brought renewed attention to long-standing concerns over inadequate pedestrian infrastructure along NH 66 in Uttara Kannada district
A 46-year-old resident of Bhatkal has been externed from Uttara Kannada district for six months under an order issued by the district administration, police said on Saturday.
Police have registered a case against Hindutva leader Govind Naik for allegedly using abusive language and behaving in an unruly manner with senior police officers during a protest outside the police station in Bhatkal.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday announced a series of key decisions taken by the state Cabinet, including the construction of a dedicated Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi for civil services aspirants
21-06-2026
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, along with supporters, continued the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar overnight, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, and urged people to join the demonstration on Sunday.
A nationwide mock drill was conducted across the country on Saturday on the eve of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as part of efforts to ensure smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the medical entrance test, officials said.
Kerala High Court is considering a plea moved by a former woman Congress leader seeking police protection from Chief Minister V D Satheesan and his brother.
18-06-2026
Thumbay Media, the media and publishing arm of Thumbay Group, has launched Living Gulf, a new bi-monthly print and digital magazine built for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who have made the Gulf home. The launch cements Thumbay Media’s position as the first and biggest publisher in the Northern Emirates, with five magazines now operating under its arm.
The body of an Indian seafarer who died due to medical complications aboard the oil tanker MT Celestial at Oman's Duqm Port has been taken into custody by the Royal Oman Police and transferred to a mortuary
11-04-2026
Amid claps and cheers, four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific ocean after a historic flight to the moon – the first by humans in more than 50 years.
High-stakes and potentially decisive talks between the United States and Iran commenced in Islamabad on Saturday, as continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon
06-06-2026
Winds of change swept across India’s T20I set-up as Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, and wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a place in the squad for the twin tour of Ireland and England.
Virat Kohli anchored the chase with 75 not out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru proved their class in all departments to clinch a second consecutive Indian Premier League title victory, with a 5-wicket win over Gujarat Titans here on Sunday.
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "truly special" talent, urging coaches and mentors not to interfere with the youngster's natural instincts as he continues his rapid rise in Indian cricket.