Kathmandu: A 45-year-old Indian climber died on Mt Everest after showing signs of altitude sickness while descending from the summit point of the world's highest peak, according to a media report on Friday.

Wayanad, Kerala – In a significant move aimed at addressing long-standing criticism over lack of representation, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) appointed two women – Jayanthi Rajan from Kerala and Fathima Muzaffar from Tamil Nadu – as national office-bearers. This is the first time in IUML’s history that women have been appointed to national-level leadership positions.

Belagavi: Members of the Muslim community gathered in large numbers at Chennamma Circle here on Friday, May 16, to protest condemning the alleged burning of a copy of the Quran in Santi Bastwad village in the district.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): Several BJP Yuva Morcha workers were detained in Mangaluru on Friday after attempting to gherao Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his visit to Dakshina Kannada district, police said.

Deir Al-Balah (Gaza): Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Friday morning, as US President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East visit.

Puttur: A suo motu case was filed by Puttur Town Police against Bharath Kumdelu for disrupting social harmony by making hate speech in Kasba village of the taluk on Thursday evening.

New Delhi: State Assemblies across India convened for an average of just 20 days and spent 100 hours in sessions in 2024, according to a report by PRS Legislative Research.

Hubballi: The Railway Board has sanctioned Final Location Surveys (FLS) for two new railway lines under the South Western Railway (SWR) zone in Karnataka.