Hours after the Supreme Court rejected a plea against the Karnataka government's decision to invite Kannada litterateur Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dasara festivities this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday underscored the importance of tolerance and coexistence.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday alleged that the Election Commission has lied by saying that it has provided all the information with regard to the vote theft while the letter sent by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka on February 4, 2025 tells a different story.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, the US Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of damage.

Tamil film star Robo Shankar, who was known for his effective presentation of comedy roles, died at a private hospital in the city at 9:50 pm on Thursday.

A notice has been issued by Belthangady Police to Sowjanya movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody regarding the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for the Dharmasthala mass burial case finding weapons during an inspection of his house in Ujire recently.

Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, in association with the IEEE Bangalore Section and IEEE Mangalore Subsection, will host the Faculty Conclave – 2025 on September 20 at the institute’s International Seminar Hall.

The University Grants Commission’s (UGC) proposed undergraduate mathematics curriculum, which introduces traditional Indian concepts such as Bharatiya Bijganit (Indian algebra) and Kala Ganpana (traditional timekeeping), has sparked sharp criticism from the academic community.

Residents of Sindagi taluk experienced five rounds of earthquake tremors at different intervals from Thursday afternoon till early Friday, creating panic among locals.