Bengaluru: A crackdown by customs sleuths at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has exposed a surge in attempts to smuggle in high-grade cannabis into the country, with officers seizing over 70kg of hydroponic ganja worth more than Rs 25 crore between April 14 and 21. The seizures are mostly linked to passengers arriving from Bangkok.The latest…
Mangaluru: The DK Zilla Ex-Servicemen’s Association has appealed to donors and well-wishers for financial support to reconstruct a retaining wall that collapsed during heavy rain last year, leaving its building at Light House Hill in the city structurally vulnerable.Addressing reporters on Thursday, Gp Capt Sudhir G Amin said the association urgently needed nearly Rs 50…
Bengaluru: Amid last-minute confusion over the state govt’s proposal to introduce a grading system in place of marks for Hindi subject in SSLC (class 10) exams, the 2026 results have thrown up an unexpected twist. Despite govt push for a two-language formula that seeks to contain the dominance of Hindi in the curriculum, the pass…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University (MU) has decided to recall its permanent teaching faculty currently working at Kodagu University (KU) if KU issues a formal no-objection notice for their return, amid a continuing administrative deadlock following the bifurcation that created Kodagu University.The decision was discussed at MU’s recent syndicate meeting, where members agreed to proceed with recalling…
US President Donald Trump has congratulated PM Modi on his “historic” election victory, a White House spokesman said Tuesday, in an apparent take on the recent round of assembly polls that were headlined by BJP’s big win in West Bengal.White House spokesman Kush Desai spoke of Trump’s warm sentiments for Modi, noting that the US…
HYDERABAD: Badminton is set for a new avatar as the annual general body of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the 3×15 point scoring system from Jan next.The proposal received more than two-thirds majority at the BWF AGM in Horsens, Denmark on Saturday. While 198 voted in favour of the new format, 43 voted…
Mangaluru: Based on credible information that some Bangladeshi nationals were residing at an under-construction building, Surathkal police conducted a raid on Thursday. During the document verification for a total of 54 construction workers, police found eight Bangladeshi nationals residing there illegally, said city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy. The commissioner said it has been learnt…
Andhra Pradesh is set to become India’s leading gold supplier, with significant reserves identified in Kurnool district. Jonnagiri village alone is estimated to hold 50 tonnes of gold. Commercial production has commenced, and further exploration is expected to boost reserves. The state aims to leverage private investment for this substantial mining endeavor. Source link
Candace Owens is facing intense backlash after a viral clip and post accused her of urging followers to find details about Charlie Kirk’s burial. Critics say the move crosses ethical lines and invades private grief, while supporters argue she is pursuing information she deems important. The controversy has sparked a wider debate about boundaries, responsibility,…
White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis but making no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating discussions during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish new…
