Mangalore: An interfaith Iftar gathering was held at The Yenepoya School Ground, Jeppinamogaru, on Saturday, bringing together prominent dignitaries and community leaders to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan and reinforce the values of unity and brotherhood. The event was organized by Dr. N. Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed to be University), Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore, and Dr. Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

Mangaluru: A 13-year-old boy died after accidentally falling from the fifth floor of his residential building here early Saturday morning.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote has been barred from entering Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from March 16 to April 5 amid calls from some outfits to remove the grave of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb located at Khuldabad in the district.

Hapur (UP): A couple died allegedly due to asphyxiation caused by a gas leakage from the geyser in their home here, police said on Saturday.

Chennai: Hailing Tamil as a 'sweet' language, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said it is one of the assets of the country and the world.

Bengaluru: Champion batter Virat Kohli on Saturday emphatically said he is not mulling retirement at the moment as he has been enjoying the game, and the "competitive streak" inside him is very much intact.

Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Saturday demanded the immediate suspension of PSI Ghadilingappa for allegedly assaulting party's district president of Madhugiri (Organisational District), Hanumanthegowda.

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh: Farmer leader and national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, Rakesh Tikait, had a narrow escape in Muzaffarnagar district when a nilgai collided with the front portion of his vehicle, officials said on Saturday.