Davangere (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday laid the foundation for development projects worth Rs 1,350 crore in Davangere district and hit out at the BJP for its accusations that the state government lacks the financial strength to deliver on its promises.
Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip): At least 34 Palestinians were killed on Monday in new shootings in areas of Israeli-and US-supported food distribution centres in the south of the Gaza Strip, the local Health Ministry said.
Kalaburagi: A 3rd Additional Senior Civil Judge, Vishwanath V Mugathi reportedly suffered a heart attack in the District Court chamber on Monday and died on the way to hospital.
In a significant development, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has reportedly intervened to preserve the legacy of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in the India-England Test series, following widespread criticism over the decision to retire the Pataudi Trophy.
Chikkamagaluru: A biker sustained serious injuries as the branch of a tree fell on him amid heavy showers near Elekallu on the road leading to Balehonnur on Monday and died in hospital.
Mumbai: Shrugging off geopolitical concerns amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, stock markets rebounded by nearly 1 per cent on Monday following value buying in oil & gas and IT shares and gains in other Asian markets as Brent crude oil prices dropped.
Bengaluru: Bike taxi services operated by app-based aggregators came to a standstill in Karnataka on Monday following the High Court’s directive to suspend operations.
Bengaluru: A Rapido bike taxi rider was caught on camera for allegedly slapping a woman passenger following an argument between them over rash driving, police said on Monday.
Bengaluru, June 16: The Subramanyapura Police in Bengaluru have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Atmananda Saraswati Swamiji of the Samartha Sridharashrama Trust after a viral video surfaced on social media showing him delivering an hate speech calling for violence against Muslims and Christians.
Belthangady: As Dakshina Kannada district is witnessing heavy and incessant showers, visitors are banned from entering various tourist sites across the taluk as precautionary measure, starting Monday, June 16 as precautionary measure.
