In Kittur, police shot Ramesh Kilari in the leg after he attacked Inspector Sharif Dafedar with a knife during an arrest attempt. Kilari, wanted for multiple dacoities, a robbery, a gang rape, and other crimes, was apprehended after warnings and a shot fired in the air failed to stop his assault.
Udupi police are searching for Vasudha Chakravarthy, a 45-year-old woman from Bengaluru, who went missing after visiting the Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur. She was last seen near the temple, and local reports suggest she may have entered the Sowparnika River. Search operations are underway, involving local residents, the Byndoor Fire Service, and expert swimmers.
The Uttarakhand High Court has affirmed the promotion of two officers from the training cadre to deputy commissioner, upholding a previous tribunal order. A petition challenging the state’s 2013 decision to reserve chief development officer positions for IAS and PCS cadre officers in 10 districts was dismissed.
A media report says of 25 prominent politicians in legal trouble who defected to the government benches, 23 had charges against them buried; and that, in the first eight years of Modi’s tenure, 95% of the cases filed by the government’s investigators were against members of the opposition
Akhilesh Yadav has criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s claim about Indians sharing the same DNA for 40,000 years, turning it into a political jab during a rally in Bihar. Yadav referenced the BJP’s losses in Uttar Pradesh and called for a similar defeat in Bihar, while also pledging support to Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming…
India-China trade has grown, but a significant trade deficit favoring China persists, raising concerns in India. Despite increased exports, imports from China far outweigh them, leading to a widening gap. This dependence on Chinese goods, particularly in key sectors, poses economic and strategic challenges for India, prompting measures to boost domestic manufacturing and diversify supply…
The Nair Service Society (NSS) has clarified its stance on the Global Ayyappa meet, stating that its support is conditional upon the protection of Sabarimala’s customs and traditions. NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair emphasized that the leadership of any committee formed should consist of Ayyappa devotees without political affiliations.
Bangladesh secured a crucial victory against Chinese Taipei in the Asia Cup hockey tournament. The team won by a significant margin of 8-3. Md Abdullah, Rakibul Hasan, and Ashraful Islam each scored two goals. Sohanur Sobuj and Rezaul Babu also contributed to Bangladesh’s impressive score. Chinese Taipei’s Tsung-Yu Hsieh scored twice, and Tsung-Jen Shih added…
Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri’s ‘After the Hunt’ received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Roberts plays a professor navigating a scandal after a student accuses Garfield’s character of misconduct. The film, already stirring debate, prompts discussions about #MeToo and cancel culture, with Roberts emphasizing the importance of open conversation.
Following IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Rahul Dravid steps down after a long association, while Kolkata Knight Riders sees the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit and bowling coach Bharat Arun. Pandit, despite leading KKR to a title in 2024, exits after a challenging 2025 season, with Abhishek Nayar returning as assistant coach.
