Bengaluru: In its first direct interaction with the Centre in two years, Karnataka govt led by DK Shivakumar participated in the NITI Aayog governing council meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. He later met PM Modi seeking approvals and funds for major state projects.Karnataka’s memorandum to the PM flagged pending central grants of Rs 2,860…
Qatar has expanded eligibility for its national service programme, allowing children of Qatari mothers and non-Qatari residents born in the country to apply for military service under a new initiative announced by the Ministry of Defence.The ministry said the programme offers successful applicants the opportunity to serve for up to five years, with monthly financial…
Sathish, the eldest son of Kunha and Akku, a couple from Ashok Nagar in Dharmasthala village who went missing 26 years ago, reunites with his mother Mangaluru: A mother’s 26-year wait ended in tears of joy when her son, who had gone missing as a 12-year-old boy after leaving with a circus troupe, unexpectedly returned…
YouTuber Ben Phillips has shared details of a frightening robbery that took place at a luxury villa in Cannes, France. The Welsh content creator said he was threatened by armed robbers who broke into the property while he was alone. According to Phillips, the group stole luxury watches, jewelry, luggage, and other expensive items worth…
Dairy farmer Praveen Bellare Cows at dairy farm of Praveen Bellare, a dairy farmer at Bellare in Sullia in Dakshina Kannada Cows at dairy farm of Praveen Bellare, a dairy farmer, at Bellare in Sullia in Dakshina Kannada district Cows at dairy farm of Praveen Bellare, a dairy farmer at Bellare in Sullia in Dakshina Kannada Dairy farmer Praveen Bellare Cows…
An American official was mysteriously found dead in a hotel in Myanmar and a Thai woman was detained by the local police in connection with the investigation. Though the incident took place a few weeks ago, the State Department has now confirmed the death and said it won’t reveal any other details about the case….
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta visited the Wenlock District Hospital on Thursday to inspect the intensive care unit (ICU) building and other projects being constructed with central government funding.The MP said a special public outreach campaign has been organised to mark the completion of 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. As…
Bengaluru: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge was among four candidates declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka Thursday after the withdrawal deadline ended and only four nominees remained in the fray for four seats.Other elected members are Mansoor Ali Khan, educationist and son of former Union minister K Rahman Khan; Congress media and publicity…
A federal investigation into the smuggling and exploitation of migrant children has led to charges against three Guatemalan nationals accused of running a “wide-ranging conspiracy” to bring children into the country using fraudulent sponsorship applications.The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictments on Thursday, alleging that the three defendants used false identities and forged…
Karkala vocalist Mahalaxmi Shenoy bags Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar Udupi: For Hindustani classical vocalist Mahalaxmi Shenoy of Karkala, music has been a lifelong journey of learning. That journey has now earned national recognition, with her being selected for the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024.The General Council of the Sangeet Natak Akademi…
