As purges continue, Xi’s long-term Taiwan ambitions remain unchanged: Report Beijing: Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping’s long-term ambitions regarding Taiwan remain unchanged as he continues to strengthen political control over People’s Liberation Army (PLA) which operates more as the CCP’s military arm than a national institution, a report has detailed citing details […] The post As purges continue, Xi’s long-term Taiwan ambitions remain unchanged: Report a

Religious freedom in South Asia: India’s pluralist framework in troubled neighbourhood New Delhi: Freedom of religion and belief is among the most fundamental of human rights. It safeguards human dignity, allowing individuals to practice their faith without fear and enabling diverse communities to coexist peacefully. Nowhere is this principle more significant — and more contested […] The post Religious freedom in South Asia: India’s pluralist framework in troubled neighbourhood appeared

Basketball: NBA gearing up to vote on expansion, looking to add two more teams Los Angeles: The National Basketball Association (NBA) is reportedly set to take a significant step toward expansion, with team owners expected to vote next week on whether the league should formally explore adding two new franchises. “It’s not a secret, we’re […] The post Basketball: NBA gearing up to vote on expansion, looking to add two more teams appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Electricity rates to decrease over next 5 years due to Mahavitran’s initiatives: CM Fadnavis Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly that due to a slew of measures, the electricity rates of state-run power distribution company Mahavitaran (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited) will decrease by 1.2 per cent annually […] The post Electricity rates to decrease over next 5 years due to Mahavitran’s initiatives: CM Fadn

Entire increase in local LPG production is going to households: FM Sitharaman New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister also highlighted that 65 per cent of […] The post Entire increase in local LPG production is going to households: FM Sitharaman appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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Health Dept Principal Secy not coming to office for 8 months, no medicine supply: Karnataka BJP Bengaluru: The BJP on Tuesday alleged that the Health Department in Karnataka was in a poor state and attacked the government over the issue. Raising the issue in the Assembly on Tuesday, Opposition Leader R. Ashoka claimed that the […] The post Health Dept Principal Secy not coming to office for 8 months, no medicine supply: Karnataka BJP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Illegal liquor menace raised in Karnataka Assembly; demand for strict law Bengaluru: The issue of illegal sale of liquor, particularly in the border areas of Raichur district, was raised in the Karnataka Assembly during the Question and Answer session on Tuesday, with several state MLAs urging the Congress-led state government to take strict action and […] The post Illegal liquor menace raised in Karnataka Assembly; demand for strict law appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Dy CM Shivakumar in Delhi to meet Karnataka MPs over pending irrigation project approvals Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday reached Delhi, where he said that he will meet MPs and Union Ministers from the state over pending irrigation projects. Talking to the media at Kempegowda International Airport before leaving for the […] The post Dy CM Shivakumar in Delhi to meet Karnataka MPs over pending irrigation project approvals appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

ಮೂಡುಬಿದ್ರೆ ಇನ್ಸ್ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಅಸಭ್ಯ ವರ್ತನೆ ಆರೋಪ: ಅಮಾನತು ಮೂಡುಬಿದ್ರೆ: ಅಸಭ್ಯ ವರ್ತನೆ ಸಂಬಂಧದ ಆರೋಪಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಸಹಾಯಕ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರು (ಎಸಿಪಿ) ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ ವರದಿ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆ ಮೂಡುಬಿದ್ರೆ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಯ ಇನ್�

Moodbidri Inspector Suspended Following ACP Report on Misconduct Allegations Moodbidri: The Moodbidri Inspector has been placed under suspension following the submission of a report by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) concerning allegations of misconduct. The ACP’s report addressed complaints and media statements made by two women, as well as video and audio evidence depicting […] The post Moodbidri Inspector Suspended Following ACP Report on Misconduct Allegations appeared first o

Siddaramaiah slams railways for cancelling exams over Kannada row​ Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised the Railway Department for abruptly cancelling promotion examinations for railway employees after protests by Kannada organisations over the denial of an option to write the test in Kannada.​ In a statement, Siddaramaiah said the examinations scheduled for promotion […] The post Siddaramaiah slams railways for cancelling exams over Kannada row​ appeare

Bengal 2026 polls: Trinamool announces candidates list, Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday released its first list of candidates, containing 291 names, for the two-phase April elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly and set the scene for a “battle royale” in Bhabanipur constituency in south Kolkata, from where Chief […] The post Bengal 2026 polls: Trinamool announces candidates list, Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur appeared first on Mang

349 skilling centres certified 1,883 ‘Divyangjan’ in 2025-26: Minister Virendra Kumar New Delhi: As many as 349 Divyang-friendly training centres across the country imparted skill training and certified 1,883 people during 2025-26, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar, in a reply to a query, shared […] The post 349 skilling centres certified 1,883 ‘Divyangjan’ in 2025-26: Minister Virendra Kumar appeared first on Mangalorea

CPI MLA Mukundan submits resignation from Assembly, to fight on BJP ticket Thrissur (Kerala): CPI MLA C. C. Mukundan, who has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), resigned from the Assembly on Tuesday. Mukundan, who quit the Communist Party of India (CPI) last week, has now been given the BJP ticket to contest from Nattika […] The post CPI MLA Mukundan submits resignation from Assembly, to fight on BJP ticket appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Different-abled in Andhra Pradesh to get free bus travel facility Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch a scheme, offering free bus travel to differently-abled citizens across the state. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch the ‘Divyang Shakti’ scheme on Wednesday as a special Ugadi gift for 12.7 lakh differently-abled people. The […] The post Different-abled in Andhra Pradesh to get free bus travel facility appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

K’taka govt answered only 58 of 221 questions; Speaker warns Ministers​ Bengaluru: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader on Tuesday said the government had taken serious note of delays in providing answers to legislators’ questions. ​ He stated that directions had been issued to the concerned ministers and officials to ensure replies are submitted promptly.​ The […] The post K’taka govt answered only 58 of 221 questions; Speaker warns Ministers​ appeared first on Mangalorean.com

Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi, Celebrates Women’s Day with Joy and Devotion Mangaluru: Infant Mary Church in Bajjodi commemorated International Women’s Day with a celebration held on March 15, marked by expressions of joy, devotion, and appreciation for the contributions of women within the parish and community. The day commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass, presided over […] The post Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi, Celebrates Women’s Day with Joy and Devotion appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

MRPL Dispatches 1000th Petcoke Rake, Marking a Significant Milestone Mangaluru: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) achieved a significant milestone with the loading and dispatch of its 1000th petcoke rake (train) from the MRPL MMRT Railway Siding on 17 March 2026. The milestone rake was dispatched to JSW Cement, a valued customer of MRPL. […] The post MRPL Dispatches 1000th Petcoke Rake, Marking a Significant Milestone appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

ICYM Mangalore Diocese and Mandd Sobhann Collaborate to Host Residential MC Training Workshop Mangalore: The Central Council of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Mangalore Diocese, in a collaborative effort with Mandd Sobhann, successfully organized a two-day Residential Master of Ceremonies (MC) Training Workshop. Held on March 14 and 15 at Kalangann, the workshop was […] The post ICYM Mangalore Diocese and Mandd Sobhann Collaborate to Host Residential MC Training Workshop appeared f

Puttur: Tragic Accident Claims Life of Five-Year-Old Girl Puttur: A tragic road accident at Kalleri near Uppinangady on Monday resulted in the death of a five-year-old girl and injuries to two others. The incident occurred when a car collided with a two-wheeler on which the victims were travelling. According to preliminary reports, Ismail, a resident […] The post Puttur: Tragic Accident Claims Life of Five-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Moodbidri: KSRTC Bus Collision Claims Life of Tempo Driver on Karkala-Moodbidri Highway Moodbidri: A fatal collision occurred on the Karkala-Moodbidri Highway near Beluvai, resulting in the death of a mini goods tempo driver. The incident involved a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus and a tempo. The deceased has been identified as Lester David […] The post Moodbidri: KSRTC Bus Collision Claims Life of Tempo Driver on Karkala-Moodbidri Highway appeared first on Mangalorean.

Rajya Sabha should be renamed ‘Horse-Trading Chamber of India’: Priyanka Chaturvedi New Delhi: Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday called for changing the name of the Rajya Sabha to the ‘Horse-Trading Chamber of India.’ Speaking to IANS outside Parliament, Chaturvedi criticised the functioning of the Upper House and alleged that it has lost its […] The post Rajya Sabha should be renamed ‘Horse-Trading Chamber of India’: Priyanka Chaturvedi appeared first on Mangalorean.

‘Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri’s daughter New Delhi: Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court’s direction to take down social media posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a […] The post ‘Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri’s daughter appe

SC urges Centre to recognise paternity leave New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Union government to enact a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while striking down a provision that limited maternity benefits for adoptive mothers based on the child’s age. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. […] The post SC urges Centre to recognise paternity leave appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

K’taka court sentences man to public service; holding traffic rules sign for safety awareness Chikkamagaluru: In a rare instance of community-based punishment, a court in Kadur taluk in Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka has directed a man booked for riding a bike in a drunken state to stand on a roadside holding a board displaying traffic […] The post K’taka court sentences man to public service; holding traffic rules sign for safety awareness appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆ: ಮಿನಿ ಗೂಡ್ಸ್ ಟೆಂಪೋಗೆ KSRTC ಬಸ್‌ ಢಿಕ್ಕಿ- ಟೆಂಪೊ ಚಾಲಕ ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲೇ ಮೃತ್ಯು ಕಾರ್ಕಳ–ಮೂಡುಬಿದಿರೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿಯ ಬೆಳುವಾಯಿ ಸಮೀಪ ಕೆಎಸ್‌ಆರ್‌ಟಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ಸೊಂದು ಗೂಡ್ಸ್ ಮಿನಿ ಟೆಂಪೋಗೆ ಢಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹೊಡೆ

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Negligence in Implementation of ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana’ Scheme: Cards of 2,16,265 Senior Citizens Turn Useless Bengaluru: The Central Government’s ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana’ health insurance scheme for citizens above 70 is under scrutiny. MLC Kishor Kumar Puttur raised serious concerns during the Zero Hour in the Legislative Council today. He cited a newspaper report stating that […] The post Negligence in Implementation of ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana’ Scheme: Cards of 2,16,265 Senior Ci

Are photos of long queues for LPG in Mumbai, Delhi AI-generated: Sanjay Raut Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut, on Tuesday launched a sharp offensive against the government, accusing it of being disconnected from reality regarding a nationwide LPG shortage and asked if photos of long queues for LPG in Mumbai, Delhi AI-generated. Sanjay […] The post Are photos of long queues for LPG in Mumbai, Delhi AI-generated: Sanjay Raut appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Kollam court finds man guilty in Dr Vandana Das murder case Kollam: In a significant verdict that has brought a measure of closure to a case that shocked Kerala, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court on Tuesday found G. Sandeep guilty of the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das. The incident dates back to May […] The post Kollam court finds man guilty in Dr Vandana Das murder case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Congress always betrays Mahagathbandhan, says SP spokesperson on RS polls New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Ashutosh Verma on Tuesday slammed the Congress party for allegedly betraying the Mahagathbandhan during the Rajya Sabha elections, saying that despite whips being issued, Congress legislators failed to participate, leaving the alliance embarrassed. “In politics, especially in Indian politics, […] The post Congress always betrays Mahagathbandhan, says SP spokesperson on RS po

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him ‘true guardian’ of nation New Delhi: BJP leader Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with members of his family, and described the interaction as a privilege, saying the meeting strengthened his belief that the Prime Minister serves as a “true guardian” of the nation […] The post Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him ‘true guardian’ of nation appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Gujarat: Two dead, several injured in multi-vehicle collision on Godhra–Vadodara highway Godhra: A major accident occurred late on Monday night near the Vejalpur–Kharsaliya crossing on the Godhra–Vadodara highway, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and serious injuries to others, officials said on Tuesday. According to preliminary information, a container, a trailer, a truck, and […] The post Gujarat: Two dead, several injured in multi-vehicle collision on Godhra–Vadodara highw

Indian‑flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ arrives at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port Bhuj: The Indian‑flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat at about 11.25 a.m. on Tuesday, becoming the second LPG carrier to reach the west coast this week after ‘Shivalik’ docked at Mundra Port a day earlier, officials confirmed. Both […] The post Indian‑flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ arrives at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port appeared first on Manga

ಕುರಾಡಿ ಸೀತಾರಾಮ ಅಡಿಗ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಜಿ ಆಹ್ವಾನ ಉಡುಪಿ: ವಿಶ್ವ ಭಾರತಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನ ಬೆನಗಲ್ ಪ್ರಾಯೋಜಿತ ಕವಿ ಕುರಾಡಿ ಸೀತಾರಾಮ ಅಡಿಗರ ನೆನಪಿನ ‘ಕುರಾಡಿ ಸೀತಾರಾಮ ಅಡಿಗ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ’ ಗಾಗಿ ಸಂಸ್ಕ

ರಸ್ತೆ ವಿವಾದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿ ಪರಸ್ಪರ ದೂರು: ಎರಡು ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲು ಬಂಟ್ವಾಳ: ರಸ್ತೆ ಬಳಕೆ ವಿಚಾರವಾಗಿ ಉಳ್ಳಾಲ ಸಮೀಪದ ಚೇಳೂರು ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಗಲಾಟೆಗೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿ ಇಬ್ಬರು ಪಕ್ಷಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ಪರಸ್ಪರ ದೂರು ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದ್ದು, �

Minor girl found injured in Ghaziabad field dies during treatment; neighbour arrested Ghaziabad: A tragic case involving the death of a minor girl under suspicious circumstances has surfaced within the jurisdiction of the Nandgram Police Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The incident was reported late on the night of March 16, after authorities were alerted […] The post Minor girl found injured in Ghaziabad field dies during treatment; neighbour arrested appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

15-year-old killed as Dubai-based minor rams SUV into scooter in Mumbai; detained Mumbai: A 17-year-old Dubai resident visiting Mumbai was allegedly involved in a fatal road accident in the Chandivli area after the rental SUV he was driving collided with a scooter, killing a 15-year-old pillion rider, police said on Tuesday. The minor fled the […] The post 15-year-old killed as Dubai-based minor rams SUV into scooter in Mumbai; detained appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

China’s 1962 attack, encroaching on India’s land linked to Congress’ black deeds, says BJP MP New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday sharply criticised the Congress party over what he described as its post-Independence “black deeds”, beginning with the events surrounding the escape of the 14th Dalai Lama from Tibet on March 17, 1959, […] The post China’s 1962 attack, encroaching on India’s land linked to Congress’ black deeds, says BJP MP appeared first on Mangalorean.com

Targeting Afghan civilians appears central to Pakistan’s strategy as airstrikes kill 400 New Delhi: The situation in Afghanistan is going from bad to worse and in the latest attack by Pakistan, 400 people were killed in an airstrike. Officials said this escalation is a dramatic one and signals that Pakistan has no plans of stopping […] The post Targeting Afghan civilians appears central to Pakistan’s strategy as airstrikes kill 400 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

‘Gas shortage, tell people the truth’: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana Mumbai: The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led government at the Centre and in Maharashtra over the ‘interruption’ in LPG supplies amid the Iran-Israel war, saying that while global fuel crises are a reality, the government’s refusal to acknowledge the […] The post ‘Gas shortage, tell people the truth’: Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Akshay Kumar recalls childhood days when his father made his wrestle with professional wrestlers Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar recalled his childhood days with his father and revealed how he would make Akshay brave a tough front with professional wrestlers. The actor also further said that shared how his father influenced him and how those […] The post Akshay Kumar recalls childhood days when his father made his wrestle with professional wrestlers appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions Mumbai: The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill-2026 was passed after a heated debate on late Monday night in the state Legislative Assembly. The ruling Mahayuti government strongly defended the necessity of the Bill to curb the unlawful and forced conversion, while cracks surfaced within […] The post Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Pakistani airstrike on Kabul rehab centre kills hundreds, says Taliban Kabul: Pakistani airstrike on a major addiction treatment hospital in Kabul killed more than 400 people and injured at least 250 others, Taliban officials and local media reported, in what could become one of the deadliest incidents in the Afghan capital. According to officials of […] The post Pakistani airstrike on Kabul rehab centre kills hundreds, says Taliban appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

BJP, Congress win one seat each in Haryana Rajya Sabha election Chandigarh: The ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress in Haryana on Tuesday won one seat each in elections to two Rajya Sabha seats that saw high-voltage drama amid complaints and allegations of violations of vote secrecy and cross-voting. The seats were won by […] The post BJP, Congress win one seat each in Haryana Rajya Sabha election appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Cyclonic circulation to trigger rain across Western Ghats, southern TN today Chennai: A cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep region has triggered a forecast of moderate rainfall across parts of the Western Ghats and southern Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, with isolated thunderstorms likely at one or two places. According to the […] The post Cyclonic circulation to trigger rain across Western Ghats, southern TN today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

JD Vance backs Trump on Iran strikes Washington: US Vice President JD Vance defended the administration’s military action against Iran, saying he trusts President Donald Trump to handle the conflict and prevent past mistakes. “I know what you’re trying to do, you’re trying to drive a wedge between members of the administration, between the president […] The post JD Vance backs Trump on Iran strikes appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

US House moves to tighten energy sanctions on Iran amid rising tensions Washington: The US House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation to tighten sanctions on Iran’s energy sector, as lawmakers from both parties pushed for stronger measures amid ongoing tensions with Tehran. The bill, titled the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, cleared the House by voice […] The post US House moves to tighten energy sanctions on Iran amid rising tensions appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

US lawmakers warn on AI chip sales to China Washington: Senior Democratic lawmakers have raised fresh concerns over the Trump administration’s decision to approve the sale of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, warning it could undermine US national security. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Senator […] The post US lawmakers warn on AI chip sales to China appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Allies resist Trump’s call on Hormuz: Report Washington: Key US allies have pushed back against President Donald Trump’s call to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, exposing widening rifts within the Western alliance as tensions escalate in the Gulf. Trump has been pressing partners to support […] The post Allies resist Trump’s call on Hormuz: Report appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

US Flight schools training Chinese pilots: Senator Banks Washington: A senior Republican senator has warned US aviation security authorities that American flight schools are training Chinese nationals in ways that could indirectly support Beijing’s military ambitions. Senator Jim Banks said in a letter to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that the issue raises national security […] The post US Flight schools training Chinese pilots: Senator Banks appeared first on Mangalorean.

Maha: Council raises concern over company producing hazardous chemicals​ Mumbai: Amid the controversy over the production of hazardous polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the Lote-Parshuram industrial area in Ratnagiri district by Laxmi Organic and its effects on health and the Konkan environment, Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde on Monday said the government has appointed the Institute of […] The post Maha: Council raises concern over company producing hazardous chemicals​ appeared fir

CM Mamata writes to CEC over transfer of IAS, IPS officers in Bengal Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar expressing concern over the removal of several IAS and IPS officers in the state following the announcement of the Assembly elections. In the letter, CM […] The post CM Mamata writes to CEC over transfer of IAS, IPS officers in Bengal appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

INTERPOL liaison officers’ meet focuses on strengthening global crime cooperation New Delhi: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday highlighted the importance of INTERPOL liaison officers in strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime while addressing the 12th INTERPOL Liaison Officers Conference organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi. The conference was inaugurated […] The post INTERPOL liaison officers’ meet focuses on strengthening g

Indian-flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ to arrive at Kandla Port today New Delhi: The Indian-flagged LPG tanker, the Nanda Devi, which departed from Qatar carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is expected to arrive from the Strait of Hormuz at Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday. Another LPG tanker ‘Shivalik’ already reached Mundra Port a day […] The post Indian-flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ to arrive at Kandla Port today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Three killed in road accident in Bengal’s Hooghly district Kolkata: Three persons were killed and another seriously injured after a car crashed into roadside trees in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on Monday. According to the police, the accident occurred at Sonada in Polba on Tarakeshwar Road. A car travelling from Daspur towards Chinsurah first ran […] The post Three killed in road accident in Bengal’s Hooghly district appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Speaker meets CM Siddaramaiah over unanswered questions; govt assures such incident does not happen again Bengaluru: Karnataka Assembly Speaker, U.T. Khader, on Monday, convened a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and other senior Congress leaders regarding the issue of unanswered questions in the state Assembly, […] The post Speaker meets CM Siddaramaiah over unanswered questions; govt assures such incident does not

Deve Gowda writes to Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over Parliament disruptions New Delhi/Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha Member H.D. Deve Gowda on Monday expressed deep concern over the persistent disruptions in Parliament caused by opposition parties, particularly members of the Congress. In this regard, he has written a letter to Congress Parliamentary Party […] The post Deve Gowda writes to Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over Parliament disruptions appeared first on Mang

LPG cargo split: 20,000 MT to be unloaded at Mundra, 26,000 MT at Mangaluru New Delhi: The LPG carrier Shivalik arrived at the Mundra Port, on Monday, carrying a total cargo of about 46,000 metric tonnes (MT) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with 20,000 MT set to be unloaded at Mundra and the remaining 26,000 […] The post LPG cargo split: 20,000 MT to be unloaded at Mundra, 26,000 MT at Mangaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

BJP’s 1st list for Bengal Assembly polls features candidates from diverse professions Kolkata: The first list of 144 candidates announced on Monday by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections to 294 constituencies in West Bengal next month reflects representation from a wide range of professions. However, unlike the 2021 West […] The post BJP’s 1st list for Bengal Assembly polls features candidates from diverse professions appeared first on Mangalor

CM Omar reviews supply of essential commodities, fuel in J&K Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the stock position of essential commodities and petroleum products in the Union Territory. An official statement said the meeting was convened in view of the upcoming festivals of Eid […] The post CM Omar reviews supply of essential commodities, fuel in J&K appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

CPI-ML to contest 10 seats in Bengal in alliance with Left Front Kolkata: The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), which is a major Left force in Bihar, will contest from 10 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in alliance with the CPI-M-led Left Front in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state next month. The […] The post CPI-ML to contest 10 seats in Bengal in alliance with Left Front appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Vijay aims for CM’s post, not Deputy CM role: Sengottaiyan Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has entered public life with the clear objective of becoming the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and serving the people, and therefore, there is no question of him accepting the post of Deputy Chief Minister, TVK leader and former state minister K.A. Sengottaiyan […] The post Vijay aims for CM’s post, not Deputy CM role: Sengottaiyan appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

India’s urban unemployment rate declines, rural jobs stay steady in February New Delhi: India’s urban unemployment rate improved to 6.6 per cent in February this year, down from 7 per cent in January, while the rural unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 per cent, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. […] The post India’s urban unemployment rate declines, rural jobs stay steady in February appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

‘Unprecedented disgrace’, says BJP after Speaker adjourns Karnataka Assembly over unanswered questions Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday, accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of showing “contempt for democracy” after Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader adjourned the state Assembly when state Ministers allegedly failed to provide written replies to queries raised by opposition MLAs in […] The post ‘Unprecedented disgrace’, says BJP after Speaker adjourns Karna

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Saripalla Residents Submit Memorandum for Additional Bus Services After Long Wait at Deputy Commissioner’s Office Mangaluru: Residents of Saripalla, a locality within the Neermarga Gram Panchayat, voiced their grievances regarding inadequate public transportation after enduring a nearly three-hour wait at the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office on March 16th. The residents submitted a memorandum to the […] The post Saripalla Residents Submit Memorandum for Additional Bus Services After Long

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Women Congress workers key to bypoll victory: CM Siddaramaiah Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called upon women members of the Congress party to play an important role in the party’s victory in the Bagalkote and Davanagere South by-elections. He was speaking on Monday at an executive meeting and training camp organised by the Karnataka […] The post Women Congress workers key to bypoll victory: CM Siddaramaiah appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangaluru Konkani Writer H. M. Pernal Wins 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award Mangaluru: Noted Konkani writer and journalist H. M. Pernal (Henry Mendona) of Mangaluru has been selected for the 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award for his acclaimed literary criticism work Konkani Kavyem: Rupam Ani Rupakam (2021). The Sahitya Akademi Award, presented by the Government of India’s […] The post Mangaluru Konkani Writer H. M. Pernal Wins 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

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Environment Ministry submits biodiversity report under Kunming–Montreal framework New Delhi: Highlighting a “whole-of-government” and a “whole-of-society” approach, the Environment Ministry has submitted India’s Seventh National Report (NR-7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), an official said on Monday. The submission on February 26, as part of a mandatory obligation, reaffirms India’s strong commitment to […] The post Environment Ministry submits biodiversity repo

UPI dominated retail digital payments with 81 pc share in FY25: Govt New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) accounted for around 81 per cent of total retail digital payment transactions in FY25 and has emerged as the largest real-time retail payment system in the world. In […] The post UPI dominated retail digital payments with 81 pc share in FY25: Govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Karnataka Speaker raps govt over failure to answer MLAs’ questions, adjourns Assembly Bengaluru: In an embarrassment to the Congress government, Karnataka Assembly Speaker, U.T. Khader, on Monday adjourned the House, sharply criticising it for failing to provide answers to unstarred questions of the MLAs despite repeated warnings from the Chair. Expressing strong dissatisfaction, Khader said […] The post Karnataka Speaker raps govt over failure to answer MLAs’ questions, adjourns Assembly

CCI may step in if AI leads to anti-competitive practices, says Chairperson Ravneet Kaur New Delhi: India’s fair trade regulator, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), is prepared to take action against any anti-competitive practices that could emerge in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, its Chairperson Ravneet Kaur said on Monday. Addressing the 11th National […] The post CCI may step in if AI leads to anti-competitive practices, says Chairperson Ravneet Kaur appeared first on Ma

Slippers row: K’taka BJP demands arrest of Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq Bengaluru: Karnataka BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has demanded that the government register a suo motu case against International Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq and arrest her for insulting Dr B.R. Ambedkar by offering floral tributes while wearing slippers. Speaking to the media on […] The post Slippers row: K’taka BJP demands arrest of Booker Prize awardee Banu Mushtaq appeared first on Mangalorean.com

West-Asia crisis coupled with the Afghanistan war leaves Pak economy in tatters, austerity measures offer no hope New Delhi: Pakistan has been hit hard by the crisis in the Middle East owing to the war between Iran and Israel-United States. While it faces several headaches with regard to whether or not join the war owing […] The post West-Asia crisis coupled with the Afghanistan war leaves Pak economy in tatters, austerity measures offer no hope appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

IndiGo partners with Adani Airports to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shopping Ahmedabad : IndiGo, India’s low-cost airline, and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), the country’s largest private airport operator, on Monday announced a strategic partnership enabling IndiGo BluChip members to earn on duty-free shopping across AAHL-managed airports. Under the partnership, members can earn five […] The post IndiGo partners with Adani Airports to offer IndiGo BluChips on duty-free shoppi

25,605 LPG distributorships in India, 17,677 in rural areas: Govt New Delhi: The government on Monday informed that there are 25,605 LPG distributorships in India (as of March 1, 2026), including 17,677 in rural areas, serving by 214 LPG bottling plants of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). To improve LPG access in rural and remote areas, […] The post 25,605 LPG distributorships in India, 17,677 in rural areas: Govt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

We will not meddle with temple, school properties: K’taka Waqf Minister Bengaluru: Minister for Waqf and Housing B.Z. Zameer Ahmad Khan stated that the Waqf Board will not meddle with any properties attached to temples or schools. He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly on Monday while answering a question by senior Congress MLA […] The post We will not meddle with temple, school properties: K’taka Waqf Minister appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Kharge expresses grief over Cuttack hospital fire, urges Congress workers to assist victims New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack, which reportedly claimed the lives of at least 10 patients and left several others injured. “Deeply saddened by […] The post Kharge expresses grief over Cuttack hospital fire, urges Congress workers to assist victims appeared first on Mangalor

Elections scheduling done for convenience of BJP, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra New Delhi: Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday raised concerns over the conduct and timing of Assembly elections. “The way elections are scheduled, phases are created, and dates are set, I feel all of […] The post Elections scheduling done for convenience of BJP, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Kerala poll battle begins as campaign heat rises across state Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala woke up to the first full day of intense campaigning on Monday, with political parties beginning a 25 day high voltage campaign ahead of the April 9 polls for the 140-member Kerala Assembly. The opposition alliances are yet to finalise their candidates, but […] The post Kerala poll battle begins as campaign heat rises across state appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

India Post to launch next-day delivery service ’24 Speed Post’ tomorrow New Delhi: India Post is set to deliver parcels, consignments, and articles within 24 hours with the launch of a new express service, the government said on Monday. The Department of Posts (DoP) will launch the ’24 Speed Post’ service on Tuesday (March 17) […] The post India Post to launch next-day delivery service ’24 Speed Post’ tomorrow appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Domestic refrigerator blast triggers major fire in Chhattisgarh, woman charred to death Raipur: A major fire broke out in a residential house in Lingiyadih village under the Sarkanda police station jurisdiction in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, claiming the life of a 57-year-old woman who was trapped inside and burned alive, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred […] The post Domestic refrigerator blast triggers major fire in Chhattisgarh, woman charred to death appeared first on Mangalorean

Cuttack hospital fire: PM Modi expresses grief, announces Rs 2 lakh assistance for families of deceased New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed distress over the loss of lives in the tragic Cuttack hospital fire incident in Odisha and announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund […] The post Cuttack hospital fire: PM Modi expresses grief, announces Rs 2 lakh assistance for families of deceased appeared first on Mangalorean.com .