Washington: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed armed groups in a speech to Congress Wednesday that sparked boycotts by some top Democrats and drew thousands of protesters to the Capitol to condemn the war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis it has created.

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Kangana Ranaut, the BJP Lok Sabha member from Mandi, on a petition filed by a Kinnaur resident for setting aside her election on the grounds that his nomination papers to contest from the Lok Sabha constituency were allegedly wrongly rejected.

Mysuru: Former Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has spoken in defense of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, describing him as a "mass leader" and affirming that he is not corrupt. Simha made these comments during a media briefing held at the BJP office in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Mangaluru: The State Government has approved the establishment of Moulana Azad Model Pre-University (PU) Colleges in Manjanady and Pudu, located in the Dakshina Kannada district. These colleges, managed by the Department for Minority Welfare, are part of a broader initiative to launch 25 such institutions across the state beginning in the current academic year.

Mangaluru: Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur has announced the relaunch of the 'Tiger' operation in Mangaluru on July 29, aimed at clearing footpaths of street vendors to improve pedestrian access and cleanliness. The operation will target prominent areas of the city where footpaths are often obstructed by vendors.

Bengaluru: Kannada and Culture Department Minister Shivraj Thangadagi announced that Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for the All India Kannada Literary Conference to be held in Mandya. A proposal has already been submitted to release Rs 30 crore for the event.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and held discussions, official sources said.

Shivamogga: Koppa Police have arrested a young man named Srujan from Sagara taluk, who is accused of strangling his girlfriend, Sowmya, in Heddaripura village of Hosanagara taluk.