When the Congress came to power in the state, it promised to take action to control communal activities in the Dakshina Kannada district. However, communal activities inciting hatred have continued, stated a joint Forum of secular parties and organization demanding action to prevent such incidents, submitted a request to the district in-charge minister.

The Students Islamic Organization of India (SIO) has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, demanding a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the processes conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged activists on both sides of the Israel-Palestinian debate to “turn the heat down” after the US Consulate in Sydney was vandalized on Monday.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday expressed concern over peace eluding Manipur even after one year and said the situation in the strife-torn north eastern state must be considered with priority.

JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing him as Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries in the union government.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday declined a state government request to inaugurate the public meeting of the three-day-long Loka Kerala Sabha, a common platform for Keralites worldwide, later this week.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday put on a brave face over the AAP's drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls, saying that the party has won three seats in the state compared to just one in 2019 and increased its vote share.

At 36, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu is the youngest minister while 79-year-old Jitan Ram Manjhi is the oldest minister to be inducted in the 18th Lok Sabha.