Madikeri: A staff member of the Department of Public Instruction (Mangalore) committed suicide by hanging himself in a lodge here on Thursday.

The body of Shivanand (45) who was working as a superintendent in the office of Block Education Officer (BEO) Dakshina Kannada, was found in a hotel room near the Madikeri KSRTC Bus Stand.

The exact reason behind his suicide is yet to be ascertained.

Madikeri Town Police have registered a case in this regard based on a complaint filed by his brother Krishnanand and further investigations are underway.

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Tehran: A senior member of the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is being quoted by Iranian media amid conflicting reports about his status in the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

According to Iranian media reports, the official said, “Ayatollah Khamenei is steadfast and resolute, and is actively commanding the field.” The remarks were made in response to widespread unverified reports circulated in some foreign media that claimed the supreme leader had been killed in recent US–Israeli strikes on Iran.

The statement counters reports suggesting a change in Iran’s leadership after the military escalation. There has been no independent confirmation of Khamenei’s status.