Udupi: Two arrested for assaulting biker with sword in Hiriyadka
Hiriyadka: Police have arrested two men in connection with a violent attack on a bike rider in the Hiriyadka police limits, where the victim was assaulted with a sword in an alleged attempt to kill him.
The arrested have been identified as Manjunand Hegde (49) of Kanajar Parari Mane and Jagadish Hegde (48) of Koppala. Police have also seized an iron rod said to have been used during the attack. Both accused were produced before court and have been remanded to judicial custody.
The incident took place on the night of Nov. 15. According to the complaint, Shivraj was returning home on his bike after work when he was stopped near Koppala in Kanajar village by Manjunand Hegde. Manjunand allegedly struck him on the head with a sword, causing him to fall off the bike, and continued the assault with the weapon.
The complaint further states that Jayananad Hegde, Chandrahas Hegde and a group of 7–8 others were present and also attempted to attack the victim. A case was registered at Hiriyadka Police Station.
During investigation, a police team led by Hiriyadka PSI Puneeth Kumar arrested accused Jagadish on Nov. 17. Police later learnt that main accused Manjunand Hegde had admitted himself as an inpatient at Ajjarkad District Hospital after the incident. Once discharged, he was arrested on Nov. 18.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov meets PM Modi; exchanges views on Ukraine, West Asia
New Delhi (PTI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia.
During the meeting, the prime minister reiterated India's consistent stand in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the best way forward.
In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said Lavrov briefed Modi on the progress achieved in bilateral cooperation since his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in December 2025 at the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
"Foreign Minister Lavrov and the Prime Minister exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia," the statement said.
Modi requested Lavrov to convey his warm greetings to Putin, it said.
Lavrov is here to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting.
