The Kerala government has declared a public holiday across the state following the demise of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Chandy, aged 79, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at a private hospital in Bengaluru, where he had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, officials said.

A rare and visually appealing fish known as the 'Spotted Moray Eels' was discovered dead near Suratkal Beach. Scientifically named Gymnothorax moringa, it is locally referred to as the Aroli fish. With its distinctive black spots, this fish resembles a mirrored snake and is considered highly attractive.

In a crackdown on illegal gambling activities, the police have arrested seven individuals in connection with a case of gambling in a public place at Bunder port in the city. 

Mangalore University Examination Chancellor has put an end to the rumours circulating on social media regarding the postponement of degree examinations scheduled for June 18. The Chancellor has clarified that the examinations will be conducted as per the original schedule without any changes.

 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the government will take a firm decision on the anti-farmer agricultural laws implemented by the previous BJP government in the state.

Tragedy struck on the evening of June 17 when a heated altercation between two construction workers on the Katapadi-Shirva road turned fatal, resulting in the murder of one of the laborers. The victim, identified as Ganesh (50) from Orissa, succumbed to his injuries, while the accused remains at large.

In a startling incident, a car collided with a tipper from behind and got stuck, leading to the tipper dragging it for approximately one kilometer. The mishap occurred opposite the Kannangaru bypass on Monday.