Mangaluru: In a proud moment for the coastal region, a youth from Deralakatte on the outskirts of Mangaluru has secured admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, one of the top educational institutions in the country.

Raichur: In an incident reported from Ambadevi Nagar, Gonal village, Maski taluk, a school head teacher of a government school allegedly arrived at the school in an inebriated state and fell asleep in front of the school gate.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that the Congress party’s setback in the recent Lok Sabha polls in the state was the result of "illegal manipulation" of the electoral process by the BJP, accusing it of "misusing" the Election Commission.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Nataka Academy has announced the annual awards for the year 2025–26, and Shashidhar Adapa B. of Dakshina Kannada district has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc is likely to contest the vice presidential poll after a collective decision on a common candidate as it feels that the numbers are not overwhelmingly stacked against the opposition despite the BJP-led NDA having a majority, sources in the grouping said on Thursday.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday directed local bodies to strictly enforce the ban on the manufacture and sale of Gowri and Ganesha idols made of Plaster of Paris.

Bhatkal, July 24: During the second session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025, a special tribute was paid to the late Dr. S.M. Syed Khalilur Rahman, a respected NRI businessman and one of the key visionaries behind the Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (Rabita Society). A compilation book of condolence and tribute letters received following his demise was formally released at the event by BMKC.

Bengaluru: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwara B. Khandre has clarified that forest dwellers and tribal communities who hold rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, are permitted to graze their cattle in forest areas. However, a restriction has been imposed on the mass grazing of cattle brought in from neighbouring states.