Two Arrested in Connection with Fake Beef Bill Case Mangaluru: Law enforcement officials have apprehended two individuals in connection with Crime No. 243/25, a case involving the issuance of a fraudulent beef bill. The arrested parties are Abdul Sattar, 41, a resident of Chembugudde, Ullal, and the proprietor of Badriya beef stall located in Deralakatte, […] The post Two Arrested in Connection with Fake Beef Bill Case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Our Lady of Miracles Church Celebrates New Year and Feast of the Mother of God Mangalore: Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres, celebrated the commencement of the new year and the Feast of the Mother of God with notable enthusiasm and spiritual fervour. The celebrations, marked by traditional observances and community participation, saw a large […] The post Our Lady of Miracles Church Celebrates New Year and Feast of the Mother of God appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangaluru Catholic Community Welcomes 2026 with Adoration and Thanksgiving Mass Mangaluru: The Catholic faithful of Mangaluru commenced the New Year 2026 with profound expressions of gratitude and spiritual devotion. On the evening of December 31, 2025, members of the Holy Cross Church, Cordel, gathered for a solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a Thanksgiving […] The post Mangaluru Catholic Community Welcomes 2026 with Adoration and Thanksgiving Mass appeared first on Mangalorean.com

Karnataka bus harassment: Woman confronts accused on camera, urges others not to stay silent Karwar: An incident of a youth allegedly indulging in sexual harassment of a young woman passenger on a moving bus was reported on Wednesday from Karwar district in Karnataka. The victim recorded a video related to the incident and appealed to […] The post Karnataka bus harassment: Woman confronts accused on camera, urges others not to stay silent appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

K’taka Covid scam: Justice D’Cunha Commission submits final report Bengaluru: Justice Michael D’Cunha, who conducted an inquiry into deaths during the COVID-19 period and alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment, submitted his final report to the Karnataka government on Wednesday and urged that its findings be made public. Retired Justice Cunha, who headed […] The post K’taka Covid scam: Justice D’Cunha Commission submits final report appeared first on Mangalore

Bike–Tata Ace Collision: Motorcyclist Killed, Pillion Rider Critical in Byndoor Kundapura: A motorcyclist was killed on the spot and the pillion rider was critically injured in a tragic road accident involving a motorcycle and a Tata Ace on National Highway 66 near Khambadakone on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Bhuvan (19), son of […] The post Bike–Tata Ace Collision: Motorcyclist Killed, Pillion Rider Critical in Byndoor appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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Peace, normalcy will return in Manipur only if fresh polls are held: Congress Imphal: Manipur Congress on Wednesday asserted that peace and normalcy will return to the state only if the Assembly is dissolved and fresh elections are held. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said that the long-awaited peace and normalcy […] The post Peace, normalcy will return in Manipur only if fresh polls are held: Congress appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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J&K: MMU objects to promotion of publicity related to singing competition themed Vande Mataram Srinagar: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), the largest conglomerate of Islamic organisations in J&K, on Wednesday raised objection to the circulation and promotion of publicity material related to a singing competition themed on “Vande Mataram” by certain government departments and its reproduction in […] The post J&K: MMU objects to promotion of publicity related to singing competition themed

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B’luru demolition row: BJP delegation visits site; R. Ashoka alleges Cong govt creating ‘mini B’desh’ Bengaluru: A Karnataka BJP delegation headed by Leaders of the Opposition R. Ashoka (Assembly) and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy (Council) on Wednesday visited the demolition site at Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru, which has triggered a major controversy after the Congress-led government announced […] The post B’luru demolition row: BJP delegation visits site; R. Ashoka alleges Cong govt creat

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Jan 04: ʻMho’ynyalli Manchiʼ Series Steps into its Silver Jubilee Year Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann, an organization renowned for its monumental achievements in the Konkani cultural sphere, is celebrating the Silver Jubilee Year of its “Mho’ynyalli Manchi” (Monthly Theatre) series. As Eric Ozario envisioned Kalaangann as a hub for the performing arts, this series has continued […] The post Jan 04: ʻMho’ynyalli Manchiʼ Series Steps into its Silver Jubilee Year appeared first on Mangal

Abusive comments case: Darshan’s wife alleges police inaction; Bengaluru Police Commissioner says probe underway Bengaluru: Jailed Kannada actor Darshan’s wife, Vijayalaxmi, has alleged inaction on the part of the Bengaluru Police regarding her complaint against several social media accounts for posting “abusive comments” against her. However, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has rejected the […] The post Abusive comments case: Darshan’s wife alleges police inaction

Diluting charges to denying crimes: How violence against minorities is being whitewashed in Bangladesh New Delhi: There has been a new pattern in Bangladesh whereby the police are diluting charges against the perpetrators of violence against the minority community, particularly the Hindus, so that such incidents are passed off as accidents or personal disputes. Intelligence […] The post Diluting charges to denying crimes: How violence against minorities is being whitewashed in Bangladesh appea

Two arrested in Faridabad gang-rape case Faridabad: Two accused have been arrested on the charges of gang-raping a woman in a moving van for two hours in Haryana’s Faridabad after offering her a lift, police said on Wednesday. According to the officials, the incident occurred on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. A woman […] The post Two arrested in Faridabad gang-rape case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Udupi Police Ramp Up Security for New Year’s Celebrations, Urge Responsible Conduct Udupi: In anticipation of New Year’s Eve festivities, the Udupi District Police Department has announced comprehensive security measures aimed at ensuring a safe and orderly celebration for residents and visitors alike. Superintendent of Police (SP) Hariram Shankar has issued a public appeal, urging […] The post Udupi Police Ramp Up Security for New Year’s Celebrations, Urge Responsible Conduct appeared f

At Sivagiri, K’taka CM says religion without ethics becomes tool of domination Thiruvananthapuram/Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that building an India where people live together in unity amid diversity was the vision of Sree Narayana Guru, and that he had warned society against communalism and casteism. Addressing the 93rd Sivagiri Theerthadanam festival in […] The post At Sivagiri, K’taka CM says religion without ethics becomes tool of domination appeared first

Celebrate New Year responsibly, says K’taka Home Minister G. Parameshwara Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday appealed to the public to celebrate the New Year responsibly and also stated that security has been enhanced. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, “Celebrate the New Year with responsibility. ‘Celebrate responsibly’ is the message we […] The post Celebrate New Year responsibly, says K’taka Home Minister G. Parameshwara appeared fi

Demolition row: If any Bangladeshis are found, they will be deported, says K’taka Home Minister Bengaluru: Responding to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s criticism that the Congress-led government in Karnataka was “providing houses” to Bangladeshis whose residential structures on government land were demolished, state Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that if any residents are found to […] The post Demolition row: If any Bangladeshis are found, they will be deported, says K’taka Home Mi

Jaipur Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of New Year celebrations Jaipur: With large-scale New Year’s Eve celebrations planned across hotels, restaurants, clubs and farmhouses in Jaipur on Wednesday, the Jaipur Traffic Police have issued a detailed advisory to ensure road safety and smooth traffic movement in the city. The police noted that on New Year’s […] The post Jaipur Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of New Year celebrations appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of AI-generated images in National Water Awards evaluation New Delhi: The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit on Wednesday dismissed as fake claims circulating on social media that AI-generated images were used to secure the National Water Awards. In a post, PIB Fact Check said some social media users […] The post PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of AI-generated images in National Water Awards evaluation appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Thanks to PM Modi, we witnessed this occasion, says UP Dy CM on Ram Temple’s 2nd anniversary New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Highlighting the spiritual and cultural […] The post Thanks to PM Modi, we witnessed this occasion, says UP Dy CM on Ram Temple’s 2nd anniversary appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

New Year celebrations: Zero tolerance for drunk driving, Hyderabad Commissioner warns tipplers Hyderabad: With just hours left for New Year celebrations, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has warned tipplers that there will be zero tolerance for drunk driving. He announced special drunken driving checks will be conducted in 120 areas of the city on […] The post New Year celebrations: Zero tolerance for drunk driving, Hyderabad Commissioner warns tipplers appeared first on Mangalorea

ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯಿಂದ ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷ ಆಚರಿಸಿ : ಎಸ್ಪಿ ಹರಿರಾಮ್ ಶಂಕರ್ ಉಡುಪಿ: ಹೊಸ ವರ್ಷಾಚರಣೆಯ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಡುಪಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಇಲಾಖೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಕ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಕ್ರಮಗಳನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಕಾನೂನು ಮತ್ತು ಸುವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಕಾಪಾಡುವ ಉದ�

Indore water tragedy: Death toll climbs to 8; action against three officials Indore: The death toll in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, where a large number of people fell ill over the last few days, allegedly after drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city, has risen to eight. Taking cognisance of the incident, Madhya […] The post Indore water tragedy: Death toll climbs to 8; action against three officials appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Shirva Police Crack Two-Wheeler Theft Case, Accused Apprehended, Five Vehicles Recovered Udupi: The Shirva police have successfully resolved a recent case of two-wheeler theft, culminating in the arrest of the accused and the recovery of five vehicles. The case originated from a complaint filed regarding the theft of a scooter near the vicinity of Bantakal […] The post Shirva Police Crack Two-Wheeler Theft Case, Accused Apprehended, Five Vehicles Recovered appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

New Year Celebrations–2026: Strict Action for Rule Violations, Police Warn Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a firm warning to event organizers and the general public, emphasizing the stringent enforcement of guidelines during the upcoming New Year 2026 celebrations. Police Commissioner Sudhir Kumar Reddy stated that strict legal action would be taken against any […] The post New Year Celebrations–2026: Strict Action for Rule Violations, Police Warn appeared first on Mangalo

ಶಿರ್ವ: ದ್ವಿಚಕ್ರ ವಾಹನ ಕಳವು ಪ್ರಕರಣ – ಆರೋಪಿ ಬಂಧನ, ಐದು ದ್ವಿಚಕ್ರ ವಾಹನ ವಶ ಉಡುಪಿ: ಬಂಟಕಲ್ಲು ಮದ್ವವಾದಿರಾಜ ಇಂಜಿನೀಯರಿಂಗ್ ಕಾಲೇಜು ಸಮೀಪ ನಡೆದ ಸ್ಕೂಟರ್ ಕಳವು ಪ್ರಕರಣವನ್ನು ಶಿರ್ವ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಭೇದಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಆರೋಪಿಯನ್ನ

Minorities in Pakistan face discrimination, violence, legal constraints: Report Islamabad: Pakistan’s persecution of religious minorities has again drawn global attention amid an entrenched pattern of discrimination, violence, and institutional neglect, a report said on Tuesday. Citing observers, a report in Khalsa Vox highlighted how minorities in Pakistan — including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadis and others […] The post Minorities in Pakistan face discrimination, violence, legal con

UN launches 1.71 billion USD humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026 United Nations: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday launched a $1.71 billion humanitarian needs and response plan for Afghanistan in 2026, which is expected to remain one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises next year. In 2026, an […] The post UN launches 1.71 billion USD humanitarian appeal for Afghanistan in 2026 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Saudi-led coalition says shipment arriving at Yemeni port carried weapons, ammunition Riyadh: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that two vessels entering the southern port of Mukalla were carrying containers loaded with weapons and ammunition. In a post on X, coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said the vessels entered the port without obtaining entry permits from […] The post Saudi-led coalition says shipment arriving at Yemeni port carried weapons, ammunition appeared first on Mangalo

Russia reaffirms opposition to any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ Moscow: Russia recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Some countries, while claiming their adherence to the one-China principle, advocate maintaining the status quo, which runs counter to the principle of […] The post Russia reaffirms opposition to any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ appeared first on Mangalorean.com

Chennai on high alert, 25,000 cops deployed for New Year’s Eve celebrations Chennai: Chennai will witness heightened security measures on New Year’s Eve, with more than 25,000 police personnel deployed across the city and its suburbs to ensure a safe and incident-free celebration. The extensive security arrangement, involving personnel from the Greater Chennai Police, Tambaram […] The post Chennai on high alert, 25,000 cops deployed for New Year’s Eve celebrations appeared first on Manga

Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India New Delhi: New Year’s Eve celebrations across India are likely to face major disruptions as thousands of gig workers associated with leading delivery and e-commerce platforms prepare for a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Delivery partners working with companies such as Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, […] The post Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India appeared firs

New Year: Vehicles barred from CP after 7 pm; curbs at India Gate in Delhi today New Delhi: On New Year’s eve, the Delhi Traffic Police will not allow any vehicular traffic in the inner, middle or outer circle of Connaught Place from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, to prevent jams and allow seamless celebrations, an […] The post New Year: Vehicles barred from CP after 7 pm; curbs at India Gate in Delhi today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Providing houses to encroachers can lead to mini-Pakistan: K’taka LoP Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of the Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka on Tuesday alleged that the Congress-led government has set a bad precedent by deciding to construct houses for land encroachers, thereby encouraging the land mafia. “Providing houses to encroachers could lead to the creation of mini […] The post Providing houses to encroachers can lead to mini-Pakistan: K’taka LoP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Demolition row: Kerala poll politics influencing Karnataka, says Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje Bengaluru: Commenting on the controversy regarding demolition drive to recover the government land by the Congress-led Karnataka government in Bengaluru and announcement of rehabilitation after All India Congress Committee’s (AICC) intervention, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour and Employment and […] The post Demolition row: Kerala poll politics influencing Karnataka, says Unio

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against rural employment scheme Chandigarh: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution moved by Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, decrying the initiative by the government of India (GoI) for replacing of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the new law, Viksit Bharat […] The post Punjab Assembly passes resolution against rural employment scheme appeared first on Mangalorean

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Demolition row: Not ready to give gifts to encroachers & no appeasement politics, says K’taka govt Bengaluru: Responding to the controversy over the Karnataka government’s announcement of rehabilitation for encroachers in Bengaluru after the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the State BJP unit’s attack on the Congress-led state government, Deputy Chief […] The post Demolition row: Not ready to give gifts to encroachers & no appeasement politics, says K’taka go

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Viksit Bharat has turned into a mass aspiration: PM Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 has transcended government policy to become a genuine mass aspiration. Addressing a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog, PM Modi said that […] The post Viksit Bharat has turned into a mass aspiration: PM Modi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Karur stampede probe: CBI likely to summon TVK leader Vijay in January Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to summon Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and actor-turned-politician Vijay for questioning in January in connection with the deadly stampede that occurred during his rally in Karur district this year, according to sources familiar […] The post Karur stampede probe: CBI likely to summon TVK leader Vijay in January appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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J&K court grants bail to 8 accused in custodial torture case Srinagar: The Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday granted bail to eight accused in the infamous custodial torture case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under orders of the Supreme Court. The accused, identified as […] The post J&K court grants bail to 8 accused in custodial torture case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

IANS Year Ender 2025: Maharashtra sees political consolidation, growth push amid fiscal pressure Mumbai:For Maharashtra, 2025 unfolded as a year of political consolidation — steady on governance, ambitious on economic growth, but strained socially and fiscally. The state navigated the year under the dominance of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, a weakened Opposition, sustained infrastructure momentum, […] The post IANS Year Ender 2025: Maharashtra sees political consolidation, growth push amid

Could India Benefit From Regulating the Online Gambling Industry like the UK? India’s parliament recently passed sweeping legislation designed to prohibit gambling nationwide, following concerns that the industry was extracting billions of dollars annually from hundreds of millions of users. The law criminalises the offering, financing and promotion of most gambling-style platforms, with penalties that […] The post Could India Benefit From Regulating the Online Gambling Industry like the UK?

Prof. Prasad Chandran Awarded Engineering Ph.D. by Visvesvaraya Technological University Mangaluru: Prof. Prasad Chandran N., a faculty member at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The conferral recognizes his significant contributions to the field of eco-friendly molding […] The post Prof. Prasad Chandran Awarded Engineering Ph.D. by Visvesvaraya Tech

From rallies to AI propaganda: LeT, JeM plot more lethal comeback, target 10,000 recruits New Delhi: Two of Pakistan’s most favoured and powerful terror groups, the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad, will keep their focus not just on re-grouping but building stronger outfits in the coming year, intelligence agencies have learnt. The year 2026 would be […] The post From rallies to AI propaganda: LeT, JeM plot more lethal comeback, target 10,000 recruits appeared first on Mangalorean.co

Sambhal: Measurement of graveyard near Jama Masjid to begin shortly, police on high alert Sambhal: The measurement of the eight-bigha graveyard located near the Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal is set to begin shortly on Tuesday. Administrative preparations for the measurement of the cemetery, situated near the Jama Masjid and opposite the Harihar Temple, […] The post Sambhal: Measurement of graveyard near Jama Masjid to begin shortly, police on high alert appeared first on Mangalorean

South Korean President Lee calls for ‘unity, inclusion’ amid backlash over his pick of opposition figure as minister Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for ‘unity and inclusion’ on Tuesday after his nomination of an Opposition politician to a ministerial post drew backlash from both the ruling and Opposition blocs. Lee made the […] The post South Korean President Lee calls for ‘unity, inclusion’ amid backlash over his pick of opposition figure as minister appeared f

Khaleda Zia’s passing ‘profound loss’ for Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former PM Khaleda Zia, describing her passing as a major loss to the country’s political landscape. Extending condolences on Zia’s passing, Hasina took to […] The post Khaleda Zia’s passing ‘profound loss’ for Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina appeared first on Man

Shilpa Shetty is manifesting big and positive dreams for 2026 Mumbai: Before bidding adieu to the year 2025, actress Shilpa Shetty treated the netizens with a few precious moments throughout the year, which she will cherish forever. From some of her goofy moments from the vacations, to spending time with her son Viaan, to her […] The post Shilpa Shetty is manifesting big and positive dreams for 2026 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025 New Delhi: Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partnership framework led to the growth of India’s private space sector in 2025, said Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Tuesday. Bhatt noted that […] The post Govt push, public-private partnership drove Indian space sector growth in 2025 appeared first on Mangalorea

Man shot at by bike-borne assailants on Patna outskirts Patna: A young man sustained serious injuries after being shot at by bike-borne assailants in the outskirts of Patna on Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred on Soyma Road under the Saksohra police station area of Barh subdivision in the morning. The injured […] The post Man shot at by bike-borne assailants on Patna outskirts appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Six killed as bus plunges into ravine in Uttarakhand’s Almora Almora: At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the Bhikiyasain-Vinayak road in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Tuesday morning, officials said. According to official sources, the accident took place near Shilapani […] The post Six killed as bus plunges into ravine in Uttarakhand’s Almora appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Massive fire in Bengal’s Birati market guts 200 shops; no casualties reported Kolkata: Around 200 shops in Birati’s Jadu Babu’s market in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district were gutted in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Tuesday. The shops were reduced to ashes, and the goods and assets inside perished, […] The post Massive fire in Bengal’s Birati market guts 200 shops; no casualties reported appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Bengaluru demolition row: Pralhad Joshi slams Cong govt, calls relief to encroachers a ‘paradox’ New Delhi: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday strongly criticised the Congress-led Karnataka government over the demolition controversy in Bengaluru’s Kogilu Layout, terming its decision to provide compensation and alternative accommodation to encroachers within […] The post Bengaluru demolition row: Pralhad Joshi slams Cong govt, calls

NHRC takes cognisance of Tripura student murder case New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the killing of a student from Tripura in Dehradun and has asked the authorities to ensure the safety of the students from North Eastern states residing in Uttarakhand. The victim, 24-year-old Angel Chakma, a resident […] The post NHRC takes cognisance of Tripura student murder case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Death toll climbs to 4 in BEST bus accident in Mumbai Mumbai: The death toll in the BEST bus accident in Mumbai has reached four after two more fatalities were confirmed by the officials on Tuesday. Nine others were injured and are currently in stable condition, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement. […] The post Death toll climbs to 4 in BEST bus accident in Mumbai appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

TN bull owners seek fulfillment of DMK poll promises as Jallikattu season approaches Chennai: With the jallikattu season set to begin in the coming days, bull rearers across Tamil Nadu have renewed their demand for the implementation of the DMK government’s long-pending promise to provide a monthly incentive of Rs 1,000 to native bull owners. […] The post TN bull owners seek fulfillment of DMK poll promises as Jallikattu season approaches appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

PM Modi condoles demise of Khaleda Zia, says her contributions to India-Bangladesh relations will always be remembered New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Bangladesh’s former PM and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a historic leader whose contributions to her country and relations with […] The post PM Modi condoles demise of Khaleda Zia, says her contributions to India-Bangladesh relations will always be remembered

Russia says Kyiv launched drone attack on presidential residence in Novgorod Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Kyiv launched an overnight drone attack targeting the presidential residence in Russia’s northwestern region of Novgorod. “On the night of December 28-29, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist attack using 91 long-range strike drones on the […] The post Russia says Kyiv launched drone attack on presidential residence in Novgorod appeared first on Mangalorean.

Trump sets deadline for Hamas disarmament Washington: US President Donald Trump said Hamas had been given a “very short period of time” to disarm, warning that failure to do so would bring severe consequences, as he appeared alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint press conference in Mar-a-Lago, Florida. “Well, we talked about […] The post Trump sets deadline for Hamas disarmament appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Trump warns Iran of stronger retaliation if it rearms, signals readiness for new talks Washington: US President Donald Trump warned that Iran could face consequences “more powerful than the last time” if it resumes prohibited military activity, while also signaling openness to renewed diplomatic engagement with Tehran. “Iran may be behaving badly,” Trump said at […] The post Trump warns Iran of stronger retaliation if it rearms, signals readiness for new talks appeared first on Mangalo

US Hindu groups condemn killing of garment worker in Bangladesh, cite minority vulnerability Washington: The killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh has drawn condemnation from US-based Hindu advocacy groups, who said the incident underscored the vulnerability of religious minorities in the country. The Hindu American Political Action Committee said the “brutal killing of […] The post US Hindu groups condemn killing of garment worker in Bangladesh, cite minority vulnerability appeare

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BJP, Shiv Sena finalise 137-90 seat-sharing formula for BMC polls Mumbai: After days of hard bargaining, the BJP and Shiv Sena on Monday finalised a seat-sharing formula for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Of the total 227 seats, the BJP, which will play the role of the senior partner, will contest 137 seats, while […] The post BJP, Shiv Sena finalise 137-90 seat-sharing formula for BMC polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Bengaluru demolition row: Karnataka govt to allot alternative houses from Jan 1 after AICC intervention Bengaluru: After the intervention of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Congress-led Karnataka government, on Monday, announced alternative houses for those who lost shelter during the demolition drive carried out at the government land in Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru. […] The post Bengaluru demolition row: Karnataka govt to allot alternative houses from Jan 1 after AICC intervention

NITI Aayog report on globalisation of higher education lauds Gujarat’s early push through GBU Gandhinagar: A recent NITI Aayog report on the globalisation of higher education has praised the Gujarat government’s pioneering initiative of establishing the Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU) at GIFT City nearly five years ago, calling it a model that closely aligns with […] The post NITI Aayog report on globalisation of higher education lauds Gujarat’s early push through GBU appeared fir

Abhishek Banerjee welcomes ECI’s decision to conduct SIR hearings at residences of select categories of voters Kolkata: Trinamool Congress All-India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday welcomed the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings at the residences of select categories of voters. Using his X handle, Banerjee said his […] The post Abhishek Banerjee welcomes ECI’s decision to conduct SIR hearings at residences of select

Karnataka: Man shoots self dead after domestic dispute Bengaluru: A 36-year-old man allegedly shot himself dead following a domestic dispute with his wife at Shivashakti Colony in Kalaburagi city of Karnataka on Monday, the police said. The deceased has been identified as Khanduraj Davalaji. According to police, he allegedly took the extreme step after a […] The post Karnataka: Man shoots self dead after domestic dispute appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

BJP’s new pattern: No tickets for children or spouses of MLAs and MPs for Maha Municipal polls Mumbai: In a significant strategic shift ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday took a bold decision to deny tickets to the immediate relatives of its sitting Ministers, Members of […] The post BJP’s new pattern: No tickets for children or spouses of MLAs and MPs for Maha Municipal polls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector Kathmandu: Nepal and India have agreed to formulate and implement a biennial action plan within the next three months to translate bilateral agricultural cooperation agreements into concrete outcomes, Nepal’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said on Monday. During the ninth meeting of the Nepal-India […] The post Nepal, India agree to expand cooperation in the agriculture sector appeared first on Mangalorean.

Rising Islamist extremism in Bangladesh threatens global stability: Report Tel Aviv: Bangladesh’s drift towards Islamist extremism enabled by complacency is not merely a distant domestic concern but a strategic warning with potential repercussions that could spill onto European streets and target Israeli and Jewish communities worldwide if left unaddressed, a report detailed on Monday. “For […] The post Rising Islamist extremism in Bangladesh threatens global stability: Report appeared fir

Personal intervention by CM Dhami brings timely support to Angel Chakma’s grieving family Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government on Monday announced that it will bear all medical expenses incurred during the treatment of Angel Chakma, a student from Tripura who was tragically killed. In this moment of profound grief, the state government has assured that it […] The post Personal intervention by CM Dhami brings timely support to Angel Chakma’s grieving family appeared first on Mangalorean.com

‘I Stand With the People, Not Any Industrialist,’ – K Gopal Poojary Kundapur: K. Gopal Poojary, former MLA of Byndoor, has publicly addressed concerns regarding the proposed Siddapur lift irrigation project, asserting his commitment to the welfare of the people and denying allegations of favoring any industrial interests. In a press conference held at a […] The post ‘I Stand With the People, Not Any Industrialist,’ – K Gopal Poojary appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Prof. Edmund Frank of St Aloysius University meets Pope Leo XIV with the Indian Prison Ministry Delegation at Vatican It was a momentous occasion for the Prison Ministry India Delegation to have a special audience with Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Rome, prior to the […] The post Prof. Edmund Frank of St Aloysius University meets Pope Leo XIV with the Indian Prison Ministry Delegation at Vatican appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Egg-Laden Truck Collides with Car in Karkala, Causing Injuries and Significant Losses Karkala: A major road accident occurred in Karkala on Monday morning, December 29th, when a truck transporting eggs from Davangere to Mangaluru collided with a car. The incident took place in front of the Nitte Gram Panchayat office. Preliminary reports indicate that the […] The post Egg-Laden Truck Collides with Car in Karkala, Causing Injuries and Significant Losses appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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Udupi: PUC Student Dies by Suicide Following Emotional Distress Manipal: A tragic incident was reported from Balkattu in Hirebettu village, where a second-year PUC student died by suicide on December 26, reportedly after experiencing emotional distress. The deceased has been identified as Samanvi, the daughter of Mallika, a resident of Balkattu. She was pursuing her […] The post Udupi: PUC Student Dies by Suicide Following Emotional Distress appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

PUC Student Commits Suicide in Udupi After Being Advised to Study Manipal:A second-year Pre-University College (PUC) student has tragically died by suicide in Balkattu, Hirebettu village, allegedly after experiencing distress from being advised to concentrate on her studies. The incident has been reported to the Manipal Police Station, where an investigation is currently underway. The […] The post PUC Student Commits Suicide in Udupi After Being Advised to Study appeared first on Mangalorean.c

Tripura student killing: Rahul Gandhi, Mizoram CM demand strict punishment New Delhi/Agartala: Leader of the Opposition (LoP), in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, along with the Mizoram Chief Minister and several organisations, on Monday condemned the brutal assault and subsequent death of Tripura student Angel Chakma in […] The post Tripura student killing: Rahul Gandhi, Mizoram CM demand strict punishment appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Congress leadership row: Dy CM Shivakumar will become K’taka CM on Jan 6 or 9, says legislator Iqbal Hussain Ramanagara: Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, party MLA from Ramanagara Iqbal Hussain, on Monday, reiterated that Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar would become the Chief Minister of […] The post Congress leadership row: Dy CM Shivakumar will become K’taka CM on Jan 6 or 9, says legislator Iqbal Hussain appeared fir

Unnao rape case: ‘Don’t let hate bury the truth’, pleads Sengar’s daughter in viral open letter New Delhi: In an open letter posted on social media platform X, Dr Ishita Sengar, daughter of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar — convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case — expressed deep anguish, fear, and waning faith […] The post Unnao rape case: ‘Don’t let hate bury the truth’, pleads Sengar’s daughter in viral open letter appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Bajwa-Ahmedabad section, Vadodara DRM explains safety features Vadodara: The Western Railway’s Vadodara division recently commissioned Kavach 4.0, India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, on the Bajwa-Ahmedabad section, equipping all the locomotives with advanced safety features. The state-of-the-art facility will prevent over-speeding, bring the trains to a halt at red signals automatically […] The post Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Bajwa-Ahmedabad sec

B’luru demolition drive row: DKS visits spot, says govt can’t allow everyone to come and settle Bengaluru: Even as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) took note of the demolition drive controversy and advised the Congress-led Karnataka government to handle the issue with caution, Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday […] The post B’luru demolition drive row: DKS visits spot, says govt can’t allow everyone to come and settle appeared first on M