Mangaluru: MUDA Commissioner, broker sent to 14-day judicial custody

Vartha Bharati | 25-03-2024 | 23:03:00 IST

Mansoor Ali and Muhammad Saleem

Mangaluru: A court on Monday sent Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner Mansoor Ali and broker Muhammad Saleem to 14-day judicial custody.

The duo were arrested by the city Lokayukta Police on Saturday (March 23) on charges of demanding Rs 25 Lakh bribe from a businessman to issue a transferable development rights (TDR) certificate near Mangala Stadium.

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CPI stalwart Nallakannu dead

25-02-2026 ¦ 25-02-2026 IST

Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu | PC: X/@VPIndia

Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.

He was aged about 101, party sources said.

A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.