The Kerala High Court has dismissed pleas moved by medical professionals against the use of 'Dr' by physiotherapists and occupational therapists, saying the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act does not provide for use of the prefix by MBBS graduates.

Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said India's maritime sector was projected to attract investments worth over Rs 80 lakh crore in the coming years which will help the country regain its nautical supremacy.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his government is distributing houses on a large scale to ensure that slum dwellers are brought into the mainstream.

 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he has some "issues" with the party which he would take up with the leadership, but asserted that he has never violated the organisation's stated positions in Parliament.

A police constable was arrested in a POCSO case after a first-year pre-university student alleged sexual harrasment, police said on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals produced a disciplined bowling show to bowl table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru out for 109 in their Women’s Premier League match here on Saturday.

Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday hinted at his return to state politics, saying he would devote more time to Karnataka in the days ahead to bring a "pro-people government" here.

The Karnataka government has issued fresh regulations restricting the supply of food, clothing and bedding to civil prisoners and unconvicted criminal (under trial) prisoners from private sources, citing prison security, safety, staff shortage, overcrowding and health concerns.