Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of the presidential election in the world's third-largest democracy on Wednesday over two former governors who vow to contest the result in court over alleged irregularities.

Authorities from Latur in Maharashtra and Bidar administration in neighbouring Karnataka have held a joint meeting to ensure smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the two districts, officials said.

A 50-year-old courier service driver died in a head-on collision between the vehicle he was driving and a KSRTC bus on a bridge near Changaramkulam in this north Kerala district on Thursday.

State Congress spokesperson Sudhir Kumar Murolli opined that the electoral bond scam revealed by the Supreme Court of India is the greatest corruption the country has ever seen. He was addressing the media at District Congress office at Bramhagiri in Udupi before a meeting convened on upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Mangaluru: Renowned actor and theatre personality Nana Patekar emphasized the role of theatre in questioning societal discord during his visit to St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. Inaugurating the 'Nehada Neyge' theatre program organized by Nirdiganta and Asthitva groups, Patekar underscored the importance of using the stage as a platform for expressing dissent and promoting awareness.

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to monitor online content pertaining to the government for accuracy.

Shivamogga: Sandalwood actor Shivaraj Kumar made a appeal to voters on behalf of his wife, Geeta, who is contesting as the Congress candidate for Shivamogga constituency. Speaking at a gathering of party workers held at Lagan Kalyan Mandir in the city on Wednesday, Shivaraj Kumar urged the electorate to give Geeta a chance to serve as their Member of Parliament.

Bengaluru: Kodigehalli Station police have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in a jewelry robbery case, originating from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The arrested individuals have been identified as Khana Sharma (23), Ashu Sharma (27), Pradeep Sharma (37), and Vikas Pandith (32). Unfortunately, another suspect, Suraj (30), succumbed to injuries sustained during the dacoity.