Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government on Friday warned media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against those violating the order.

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, snapping their six-day winning streak, as investors turned cautious ahead of US Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole address amid growing global trade uncertainties triggered by Trump tariffs.

Mangaluru: In the backdrop of a suicide attempt by a flower vendor near Bondel Junction, after allegedly being harassed by City Corporation officers under the pretext of a project to construct an auto rickshaw stand, the Dakshina Kannada District Street Vendors’ Association (CITU) has strongly condemned the authorities and demanded strict action against the guilty officers.

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq will inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara celebrations this year.

In a security breach, a 20-year-old man attempted to scale a wall of Parliament on Friday morning but was caught by security personnel and handed over to police, officials said.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said 20 stampedes took place in the BJP-ruled states, and blamed "mass hysteria" for the Chinnaswamy stadium incident in June that killed 11 people.

A case has been registered at Hiriyadka Police Station against Bajrang Dal leaders for inviting Hindutva leader Sharan Pumpwell to their programme without seeking police permission. Pumpwell, who is known for making provocative speeches, was also allowed to address the gathering.

A 25-year-old youngster was washed away in a gushing stream in Sakharayapatna hobli while attempting to rescue his friend who was crossing a road that was inundated by the stream waters on a motorbike on Thursday.v