18-06-2026
A fresh moral policing controversy has triggered tensions in Bhatkal, with cross-complaints, the arrest of a Muslim youth, protests by Hindu organisations and a viral video raising questions over the handling of the case by police.
Residents of Bhatkal have expressed concern over deteriorating sanitation and drainage conditions along National Highway 66, alleging that incomplete infrastructure works
Braving torrential rains, a large number of youths under the banner CJP staged a protest at Freedom Park here on Sunday, against irregularities in the NEET examination and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Three youths from Bengaluru drowned in the backwaters of the Hemavathi reservoir near the historic Shettihalli Church in Hassan district on Sunday, police said.
18-06-2026
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a signature campaign to amplify issues related to the nation’s education system, such as paper leaks and high fees, asserting that it is a platform for students to make demands directly to the government.
Amid heightened speculation about an imminent split in the Shiv Sena (UBT), party leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that some MPs from Maharashtra were being offered Rs 50 crore to switch sides, and challenged dissidents to quit.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to interact with students in Kota on Wednesday evening as part of his party's campaign on paper leaks and youth issues, an event that has triggered a political row in Rajasthan over its timing ahead of the NEET re-exam and criticised by the ruling BJP as "political tourism".
18-06-2026
Thumbay Media, the media and publishing arm of Thumbay Group, has launched Living Gulf, a new bi-monthly print and digital magazine built for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals who have made the Gulf home. The launch cements Thumbay Media’s position as the first and biggest publisher in the Northern Emirates, with five magazines now operating under its arm.
The body of an Indian seafarer who died due to medical complications aboard the oil tanker MT Celestial at Oman's Duqm Port has been taken into custody by the Royal Oman Police and transferred to a mortuary
11-04-2026
Amid claps and cheers, four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis-II mission splashed down in the Pacific ocean after a historic flight to the moon – the first by humans in more than 50 years.
High-stakes and potentially decisive talks between the United States and Iran commenced in Islamabad on Saturday, as continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon
06-06-2026
Winds of change swept across India’s T20I set-up as Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took over the captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, and wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a place in the squad for the twin tour of Ireland and England.
Virat Kohli anchored the chase with 75 not out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru proved their class in all departments to clinch a second consecutive Indian Premier League title victory, with a 5-wicket win over Gujarat Titans here on Sunday.
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "truly special" talent, urging coaches and mentors not to interfere with the youngster's natural instincts as he continues his rapid rise in Indian cricket.
