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Seoul South Korea and France have agreed to cooperate on securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions says President Lee Jae Myung. During talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders discussed boosting energy security, trade, and ec
Quetta Four Baloch civilians have reportedly disappeared in Balochistan, raising fresh human rights concerns, Paank, a local rights group. Among the missing are students Kareem, Shayhaq Rahim, Noor Khan, and Sameer, allegedly abducted in broad daylight by armed individuals or
Quetta Heavy rains and flash floods hit Balochistan, killing seven people and injuring four. Dozens of homes were destroyed, over 50 livestock drowned, and hundreds of acres of crops lost across Kachhi, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Sibi, Harnai, Kohlu, Turbat, and other districts. L
Mysuru Auto drivers in Mysuru are struggling as LPG gas for vehicles has become scarce, following disruptions caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Long queues of autos were seen at gas stations across the city, including Nazarabad, Vijayanagar, and J.K. Maidan, with s
Udupi Churches in Udupi observed Good Friday by offering special prayers. The day began with the Way of the Cross in the morning, and was followed by prayers in the afternoon. For Christians, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, which took pl
Moodbidri The new Moodbidri Community Center established by Namma Nada Kotla (N.N.O.) was inaugurated, marking a step forward for local education and community growth. The center was formally opened by Dr. Rizwan Ahmed, President of N.N.O.’s Central Committee. Speaking at t
Shivamogga The Shivamogga District Court has sentenced R.S. Parameshwarappa, district manager of the Devaraja Arasu Backward Classes Development Corporation, to two years in prison and imposed a fine of ₹40,000 for demanding a bribe to drill a tube well under the Ganga Kalyan
Karwar A jailer of Haliya Sub Jail was caught by the Lokayukta for demanding a bribe from an inmate to release government funds meant for him. The accused, Kallappa Gasti, allegedly demanded Rs 60,000 from an inmate named Raj Kumar, who had worked in the jail and was eligib
Shivamogga NU Hospital has successfully performed a rare kidney transplant using an organ from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical achievement in the region. Senior nephrologist Dr. Praveen Malvade said such transplants are complex and this success makes the hospit
Intro MLA S. N. Channabasappa condemned Sulebai grave damage, urged investigation, and demanded strict action against Sanket’s killers Shivamogga Tension rose in Shivamogga after the grave of a murdered boy, Sanket, was found damaged, drawing sharp reactions from local l
Slug: Bullock Cart Fiesta Chikkamagaluru Farmers and spectators gathered in large numbers for a state-level pair bullock-cart competition held for the first time at Kuri Chikkanahalli near the Chikkamagaluru-Kadur highway. The event brought together participants from across
Blurb Fraud from 2021–2024 involved branch managers and staff creating fake accounts and benami borrowers to sanction loans against counterfeit gold, with 208 accounts implicated Karwar A major financial fraud has surfaced at the Dandeli Cooperative Credit Society, where
Intro Shivakumar highlighted welfare schemes benefiting women and families, defended state borrowing, and contrasted Congress programs with BJP promises Davanagere Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed admiration for the late Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s work in
KarwarA huge king cobra, nearly 15 feet long, was rescued from a garden in Yelavalli village of Kumta taluk in Uttara Kannada district. The snake had swallowed another smaller snake after a fight and stayed in the garden for about five days, creating fear among locals and stoppin
MangaluruChristians in Mangaluru observed Good Friday with prayers and rituals to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Churches across the city held special programs, including the Way of the Cross, which depicts 14 key events from Jesus’ sentencing to his burial. Hundreds of
Karwar A court in Shirsi has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his son-in-law over a minor dispute related to alcohol money. The accused, Venkataramana Ganapa Gowda, was also fined Rs 10,000. The incident happened on May 2, 2024, in Malali village, where he atta
BENGALURU Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has emerged as the top spender on social welfare programmes among the city’s five civic bodies, allocating the highest share of its budget towards health, education and welfare initiatives, according to an analysis by non-profi
BENGALURU An 80-year-old woman was duped by a conman posing as an acquaintance, who drove away with her gold bangles after gaining her trust through a fabricated story. According to a complaint filed by Kanaka Sampath, a resident of Basavanagudi, the incident occurred aroun
