New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly defended his government's decision to revoke Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the provision has not given anything except separatism, corruption and family rule to the state, and Pakistan has used it as a tool to spread terrorism.

Kasargod: In the wake of heavy rain in the region, Kasargod Deputy Commissioner Dr. D Najith Babu on Thursday declared holiday to all schools and colleges in the District on Friday.

Hashim Amla, the South Africa batsman, has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Mangaluru: A 54-year old woman on Thursday passed away in a private hospital where she was admitted for the treatment of fever.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil on Thursday evening extended holiday for schools and colleges till Friday in the wake of heavy rain in the District.

Bengaluru: Former Union Minister M Veerappa Moily on Thursday hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, alleging he is "busy" transferring deputy commissioners, police officers and chief executive officers indiscriminately when the state is reeling under severe floods.

Mangaluru: The In-Land Group on Thursday inaugurated a 19-day property fair in Mangaluru in a formal event held at In-Land Ornate Complex here.

New Delhi: Former president Pranab Mukherjee, late Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh and late singer Bhupen Hazarika were conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, on Thursday.