Chamarajanagar: In view of the Bharat Bandh call given by various labour organizations, holiday was declared for all schools and colleges in the district, according to deputy commissioner B.B Kaveri.

Mumbai: Vivek Oberoi shared the first poster of his upcoming film, PM Narendra Modi. The film is being directed by Omung Kumar.

Mangaluru: Following Bharat bandh call, the schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts will remain closed on January 8, according to Dakshina Kannada District deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil and Udupi deputy commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis.

Shivamogga: An areca plantation burnt into ashes when it caught fire accidentally at Veerapura village of Agrahara hobli in Thirthahalli taluk on Monday.

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday described the government's decision of quota for economically backward sections in the general category as an "election gimmick" to fool the people and a proof of BJP's "fear" of losing Lok Sabha polls.

Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina was sworn in as Bangladesh's prime minister for a record fourth term on Monday after her Awami League's landslide victory in the recent elections that was marred by deadly violence and allegations of vote rigging.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled Tuesday to pronounce verdict on CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma's plea against the Centre's decision to divest him of his powers and sending him on leave.

Guwahati: The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on Monday withdrew its support to ruling BJP in Assam over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, AGP president and minister Atul Bora said.