Mangaluru: In light of government’s order on renaming Lady Hill circle as Brahma Shree Narayana Guru circle, Member of Legislative Assembly V Sunil Kumar laid foundation to the newly named circle and unveiled the renovated nameplate on Thursday.

Addressing the gathering here, he said, “We grew up internalizing the aspirations of Shree Narayana Guru. The decision to name the circle as Shree Narayana Guru is not only a matter of pride to Mangaluru but also to the whole world.”

Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, member of legislative assembly Dr Y Bharat Shetty, mayor Premanand Shetty were present during the event. 

Deputy mayor Sumangala Rao, local corporator Sandhya Acharya, former mayor Divakar Pandeshwar and others were present.

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Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a fresh military offensive in the Gaza Strip, calling it “more sweeping than previously announced” and asserting that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.”

Speaking amid mounting condemnation at home and abroad over the 22-month conflict, Netanyahu said the security cabinet had directed the dismantling of Hamas strongholds not only in Gaza City but also in the “central camps” and Muwasi. These areas, according to UN estimates, shelter more than half a million displaced people and had not been mentioned in Israel’s earlier announcement on Friday.

A source familiar with the operation, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Israel’s plans to extend military action to both areas. Netanyahu maintained that “safe zones” would be established, though such areas have been bombed in previous strikes.

The announcement came as heavy bombardment was reported in Gaza City late Sunday. Shortly before midnight, Al Jazeera confirmed the killing of its correspondent Anas al-Sharif in a targeted Israeli strike. The attack hit a tent for Al Jazeera journalists outside the main gate of al-Shifa Hospital, an area known for hosting medical personnel.

Shifa Hospital’s administrative director, Rami Mohanna, said the strike killed five Al Jazeera journalists, including Sharif, whom Israel accused of leading a Hamas cell responsible for orchestrating rocket attacks. Sharif was killed moments after posting a video showing intense bombardment in Gaza City.