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Baghdad The Iraqi government criticised the recent US Treasury sanctions imposed on Iraq's entities, describing the move as a deeply regrettable unilateral action that contradicts the spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. In a statement, Iraqi g
TehranIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran is ready for a fair and balanced negotiation with Washington, provided the talks are based on mutual respect and aimed at safeguarding Iran’s national interests. In a televised interview with the state-ru
Mumbai India’s stock market rally last week added a massive ₹1.94 lakh crore to the combined market value of eight of the country’s top 10 most valued companies. The surge followed strong gains on Dalal Street, where the Sensex jumped 1,293.65 points (1.59%) during the week.
Beijing China has warned the United States that it will not yield to pressure over President Donald Trump’s 100 per cent tariff threat, saying it prefers dialogue but is ready to defend its interests. The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Sunday said, “We do not want a tariff wa
Mangaluru In an initiative aimed at supporting education and nurturing young talent, the Mangaluru Taluk Mahila Kokoda in collaboration with Prajyoti Balaga, organised the “Ankur” programme, distributing financial aid to the deserving beneficiaries. The event, described by org
Mangaluru Nitte University, Mangaluru, has once again earned global recognition by securing a position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, reinforcing its standing as a centre of academic excellence and impactful research. The university has bee
Mangaluru Bringing fresh structure to the coastal region’s celebrated buffalo race, the Karnataka State Kambala Association will soon release its official rulebook, flag, and emblem, Association President Belapu Deviprasad Shetty announced here today. The development follow
Mangaluru In a late-night incident on Saturday, a car caught fire while in motion and was completely destroyed near the Mahalingeshwara Kavu temple in Mangaluru. Thankfully, the vehicle’s occupants escaped without injury, though the blaze left the car in ruins. Eyewitnesses
Mangaluru Konkan Yuva, the youth wing of the Konkani Catholic community affiliated with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai, is set to host its first-ever Yuva Olympics 2025, a landmark one-day sports festival designed to combine community bonding, cultural pride, and healthy co
MANGALURU Kerala film actor Jayakrishnan N. has been arrested by Mangaluru police for allegedly abusing a cab driver and calling him a terrorist. He was arrested along with Santhosh Abraham, while a third accused, Vimal, is currently absconding. The incident took place on O
HASSAN In a disturbing incident of targeted violence, a group of women allegedly attacked another woman inside a beauty salon in the Channapatna area of Hassan, reportedly over personal enmity. The victim has been identified as Sheela S.R., while the accused include Arpita, Mo
Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad has proposed a Rs 1 per litre fuel cess to fund health coverage for unorganised sector workers. Udupi Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad has proposed imposing a Rs 1 per litre cess on petrol and diesel to generate a dedicated health
The decades-old monopoly of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) over city bus services is facing unprecedented pressure, as a growing coalition of urban mobility experts, industry leaders, and politicians calls for the sector to be opened to private operators
City police vow zero tolerance on crimes against girls Marking the International Day of the Girl Child, the Bengaluru City Police reaffirmed its commitment to securing a crime-free environment for young women, emphasizing its dedication to building a city where every girl ca
Bengaluru The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against five social media users for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai. The action follows a recent incident in which a Delhi-based lawyer attempted to throw a sh
MLA K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda inaugurates ₹3-crore road project, prioritizing rural development and welfare of Scheduled Castes in Gauribidanur. Gauribidanur MLA K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda stated that despite the pressures of the state government’s Panch Guarantee Scheme, he has ens
Seoul More than 33 per cent of the government's online administrative services affected by a fire at a state data centre last month have been restored, officials here said on Saturday. As of 6 a.m., 238 out of 709 services hit by the fire at the National Information Resources
Women Wing Under Watch Lahore Intelligence agencies are closely watching signs that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is re-activating its long-planned women’s wing, Dukhtareen-e-Taiba (DeT), security sources said. The DeT — an all-women outfit conceptualised years ago — was origin
