Bengaluru, Aug 15: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday heaped praise on the state government's five guarantee schemes and said they are designed to empower women, support the poor and assist unemployed youth.

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka stands third in the country by drawing Rs 54,427 crore Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during 2023-24.

Bengaluru: Taking a veiled dig at the BJP, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar on Thursday said the traitors who had joined hands with the British during the freedom struggle are today lecturing others about patriotism.

Iqra Arabic School in Mangaluru celebrated the 78th Independence Day with a flag hoisting ceremony held on its premises. The event was graced by distinguished guests including Maulana Shuaib Husaini Nadwi, Head of the Value Education Department at Hira Institutions Mangaluru; Raghuveer Souterpete, former District Youth Officer NYKS; Shahul Hameed K K, President of Jamiatul Falah DK and Udupi District; Siddiq Manjeshwar, President of Blood Donors Mangaluru; and Maulana Saalim Khalifa Nadwi, Principal of Iqra Arabic School.

While many celebrated Independence Day in unique ways, AIPIF (The Message of Humanity Forum-Mangaluru), Blood Donors Mangaluru, and Jamiyathul Falah Mangaluru Taluk Unit marked the occasion by organizing a blood donation camp at Jamiyathul Falah Hall, Kankanady, Mangaluru. The event aimed to raise awareness about the spirit of sacrifice by encouraging blood donation.

Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, highlighted the importance of liberty and freedom during India's 78th Independence Day celebrations. Drawing parallels between India’s decision to embrace freedom in 1950 and recent developments in Bangladesh, he stressed on the precious nature of these values.

An SUV lost control and crashed into a tire shop in Mau district on Wednesday, narrowly missing a worker stationed at the billing counter.