Bengaluru: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader R Ashok's recent decision to refuse the application of vermillion (kumkum) on his forehead during a visit to Kalaburagi has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from rival political parties after a video of the incident went viral on social media.

Malappuram (Kerala): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the slogans 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Hind' were first raised by two Muslims and asked whether the Sangh Parivar would be ready to abandon them.

Bengaluru: Speculations within the JD(S) that its state President H D Kumaraswamy is likely to contest from the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, has led to opposition from a section of its workers in Channapatna Assembly constituency that he currently represents. The party’s core committee leaders are likely to meet here on Tuesday to decide on the candidates for Kolar, Hassan and Mandya, the three seats from where the regional party will be contesting, as part of the seat-sharing deal with the BJP.

Mangaluru: An event titled "Mastering Exams: A Comprehensive Sensitization Series" was inaugurated at Yenepoya Degree College in Mangalore on March 25, 2024, with the aim of providing students with effective strategies and techniques for excelling in examinations. The event saw the participation of dignitaries and educators who shared valuable insights into examination preparation.

Shimoga: Congress candidate Geetha Shivraj Kumar has launched an energetic campaign in Shimoga despite the scorching sun, starting from Santhekadur village in Shimoga taluk where she received a warm welcome from the villagers.

Mangaluru City Sen Crime Station police have apprehended an individual accused of cheating by offering a fraudulent part-time job through WhatsApp.

Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader visited the homes of three individuals from Belthangady taluk who were killed in Tumkur on Monday, offering condolences to the grieving families.

A spirit tanker overturned on the road and caught fire while traveling near the Kalaburagi Bypass on the outskirts of Sindagi town and within the jurisdiction of the Sindagi Police Station on Monday. No case of fatality has been reported.