In a concerning revelation, an American cybersecurity and intelligence agency, Resecurity, has reported a massive data leak involving the Aadhaar and passport information of over 81 crore Indians. The alert, issued by Resecurity, stated that on October 9, 2023, a threat actor using the alias ‘pwn0001’ posted a thread on 'Breach Forums', offering access to 815 million "Indian Citizen Aadhaar & Passport" records for sale, highlighting the alarming scale of the breach compared to India's population of just over 1.486 billion people.

Charmadi Hasanabba, a selfless social worker known for his tireless efforts in saving lives, has been honored with the Kannada Rajyotsava award by the state government for his remarkable 38 years of service to the community. 

Parkala Haji Abdullah Saheb, a reputed social worker, senior socio-religious leader, successful businessman, and Honorary President of Udupi District Muslim Okkuta, has been conferred with the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award this year.

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023.

The Belagavi administration has banned three Maharashtra ministers and an MP from entering this border district, as they are expected to participate in the "black day" event organised by Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) on November 1, on the occasion of Karnataka formation day.

The Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF), a prominent educational organisation operating in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, has been honored with the prestigious Kannada Rajyotsava Award this year.

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading private healthcare service providers in GCC and India, today announced the expansion of its Aster Whitefield Hospital to become a full-fledged, cutting-edge multi-super-specialty hospital located in the heart of Whitefield, Bangalore. The 506-bed state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize healthcare in the region with its comprehensive and specialized medical services. The expansion follows the success of Aster CMI and Aster RV Hospital, thus becoming the most trusted medical establishment in the region. Aster Whitefield will be Aster’s 3rd multi-specialty hospital in Bengaluru and overall 19th hospital in India. The hospital was inaugurated by Chief Guest, Shri. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Guest of Honour Shri U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; Shri. Sharanprakash R Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Medical Education Government of Karnataka in the presence of Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare.

Shekhar Ajekaru, a renowned journalist, and writer known for his impactful contributions to journalism and literature, passed away on Tuesday morning at a private hospital in Karkala. He succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy of literary achievements and community service.