The rupee declined by 9 paise to settle at a new record low of 79.90 against the US currency on Thursday due to a firm US dollar in overseas markets and capital outflows.

A child reportedly fell into a pit filled with water and died of suffocation near Uppuru at K.G Road. The deceased child has been identified as Lauren Lavis (5), son of Norman and Sylvia, it is learned. 

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the Centre has already issued clarifications on the controversy over national emblem installed atop the new Parliament building.

 As rains continue to wreak havoc in different parts of Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday held a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of coastal districts, which have been worst affected, in Udupi to assess the situation and to take stock of the rescue and relief operations.

A totally burnt car with a charred body inside was found in an isolated place at Henaberu in Byndoor taluk of Udupi district, police sources said on Wednesday.

Mangaluru: The bodies of two youths, who were missing after their car fell into a rivulet near Kaniyoor on the Manjeshwar-Subramania state highway on July 9, were found early on Tuesday, police said.

Indian Design School on Tuesday celebrated Vana Mahotsav at its premises by planting saplings. Chairman of ZMZ events, Zaheer was present as the chief guest of the event.

A car that was enroute to Bengaluru from Mangaluru reportedly caught fire at the Charmadi Ghat road and completely burned down on the road during the late hours on July 11, Monday. The passengers in the car, who realized the imminent danger of vehicular combustion reportedly got out of the vehicle in the nick of time and escapes the incident unharmed.