MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday voiced his opposition to the cutting of trees for constructing a `Sadhu Gram' ahead of the Kumbh Mela in Nashik, and said the BJP-led government should not allow the matter to escalate.

Manchester City squandered a two-goal lead before grabbing a stoppage-time winner through Phil Foden to seal a 3-2 victory over Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday.

Columnist and activist Shivasundar has called for the formation of a public movement against the Special Intensive Revision of the Electoral Roll (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission of India in 12 states. Karnataka is also expected to begin the SIR process by February next year, he warned.

In today’s climate, it is difficult for any newspaper to boldly convey truth to society. That is why media houses like Vartha Bharati, which continue to publish honest and essential news without fear, are needed now more than ever, said Sri Dr Channabasavanand Swamiji of Bengaluru’s Channabasaveshwar Jnanapeetha.

Ukraine used domestically produced Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, an official from Ukraine's security services told The Associated Press on Saturday.

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police died by suicide at his home on Saturday, officials said.

The Commercial Taxes Department has uncovered a large-scale tax evasion network in the state capital following a covert operation that lasted 15 days. Officials have detected concealed trade transactions worth approximately 100 crore rupees involving multiple business establishments.

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar for failing to examine a report prepared by former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia on the pending appointment of regular vice chancellors to two state universities.