Mangaluru: In a case where a minor girl was kidnapped under the pretext of love and sexually assaulted, the additional district and sessions FTSC-II (Pocso) court found the accused guilty and sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. Mahesh Madara, 20, a resident of Hole Munnuru in Rona taluk of Gadag district, was convicted.The…
ROOTS IN IRAN, LIFE IN INDIA: B’luru residents Mirza Mohmmad Mehdi and his wife Mahbanu Mirza track war from afar, and constantly worry about the safety of their loved ones in Iran. They describe their family as ‘Indianized’ with their food being influenced by the local cuisine, noting that Iranians typically exclude chilli from their…
Usman Tariq, Ravichandran Ashwin Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq has responded after Ravichandran Ashwin backed Daryl Mitchell’s tactic against his bowling action during a PSL 2026 match, as the debate over the Pakistan spinner’s run-up and action continued.Tariq, whose action features a stop-and-pause, side-arm release, has drawn attention in recent times. The discussion around his action…
Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs / Image: file Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward reshaping regional trade by rolling out five new rail logistics routes that promise faster cargo movement and lower transport costs. The move is set to strengthen connections between Gulf ports and key…
An alleged case of dowry-related cruelty by a railway-retired father-in-law against his daughter-in-law has come to light in Kanpur after a video of the woman’s screams and the assault went viral on social media. KANPUR: An alleged case of dowry-related cruelty by a railway-retired father-in-law against his daughter-in-law has come to light in Kanpur after…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister on Sunday launched his election campaign in the Mannargudi Assembly constituency of Thiruvarur district, supporting DMK candidate TRB Rajaa, as the party intensified its campaign ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Addressing gatherings during the campaign, Udhayanidhi Stalin hit out at unnamed critics, saying, “Some say I am…
In the midst of her very public struggles with domestic abuse and a custody battle against ex Dakota Mortensen, Taylor Frankie Paul of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ took a moment to thank her fans, describing their support as ‘miraculous.’ This overwhelming assistance, however, has resulted in unexpected filming delays and the cancellation of her…
Nitish Rana fined with 25% match fees (Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings won their 1st match of IPL 2026 but with a tensions flared during Delhi Capitals’ clash after a controversial moment involving Tristan Stubbs and a denied glove change request triggered a heated exchange with match officials.The incident unfolded during the closing stages of Delhi’s…
In a bid to curb the growing digital payment frauds, the Reserve Bank of India had put out a discussion paper proposing a range of new safeguards, including delays on certain fund transfers, added checks for vulnerable users, limits on suspect accounts, and an emergency mechanism for customers to instantly block transactions. The central bank…
Mangaluru: To address public complaints about industrial wastewater from the Baikampady Industrial Area polluting the Phalguni River at Kuloor, the govt has decided to construct a treatment plant (STP). According to Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) officials, the proposed wastewater treatment plant will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 39 crore.The minister…
