Christon Menezes Elected ICYM Mangalore Diocese President with Record Vote Margin
Mangaluru: Christon Joshua Menezes has been elected President of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Mangalore Diocese, for the 2026–2027 term after securing a record mandate in the organisation’s history. The election was held during the…
Mumbai Rains: University Postpones Monday Exams
Mumbai: Mumbai University has postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday due to heavy rainfall and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a heavy rain warning for the city. The university said the decision was taken as a precautionary…
Heavy Rains Batter Mumbai; Building Collapse Leaves Six Dead
Mumbai: Torrential rain continued to lash Mumbai on Sunday, severely disrupting normal life as several areas received 200–300 mm of rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for Monday, while schools and colleges have…
Heavy Rain Alert Across Karnataka; Orange Alert for Coastal and Malnad Districts
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across several parts of Karnataka as the southwest monsoon intensifies, issuing an Orange Alert for eight districts and a Yellow Alert for several others. An Orange Alert…
BJP Alleges Irregularities in Voter List Revision, Targets Congress Over SIR Process
Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) have alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka. The BJP said Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, while a party…
Eight Killed in Separate Accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Amaravati: Eight people lost their lives in two separate accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, officials said on Sunday. In Andhra Pradesh, four people, including three women, were killed after they were allegedly run over by the…
Amarnath Yatra Begins; PM Modi Urges Pilgrims to Follow Five Resolutions
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, wishing them a safe, peaceful and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage. He also released an open letter urging pilgrims to…
BJP Questions K’taka Govt Over Caste Certificate Requirement for Griha Jyothi Scheme
Bengaluru: The BJP has criticised the Karnataka government over reports that beneficiaries of the Griha Jyothi free electricity scheme are being asked to submit additional documents, including caste certificates, during the re-verification process. In a…
Opposition Blames K’taka Government for Quarry Tragedy, Demands Probe
Bengaluru: Opposition leaders have held the Karnataka government responsible for the stone quarry collapse near Bengaluru that claimed seven lives, demanding a high-level investigation and adequate compensation for the families of the victims. Leader of…
Heavy Rain Alert in K’taka: Red Alert for Coastal Districts
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts across Karnataka as the southwest monsoon gains strength, with heavy rainfall expected in coastal, Malnad and several interior districts over the coming days. A red…