Karnataka

Washington, Mar 9: In a first, a hijab has been launched for female Muslim athletes that will allow them to observe the traditional Islamic practice of covering the head without compromising performance. The head covering, marketed under the "Pro Hijab" brand by Nike Inc, is designed to allow athletes to observe the traditional Islamic practice of covering the head without compromising performance

Manipal, Mar 9: Renowned heritage conservationist and antiques collector Vijaynath Shenoy passed away this morning at 11:30 a.m. at his residence in Manipal. It is learned that he died of old age and had been keeping feeble health for about an year. He was aged 83 years and is survived by his wife Manjula and two children, son Srinivas and daughter Anuroopa, their spouses and grandchildren

Kochi, Mar 9: In an act of moral policing, a group of Shiv Sena activists today allegedly chased away young men and women who were sitting in the Marine Drive area here. Police said five activists of the Shiv Sena have been taken into custody in connection with the incident which came in for condemnation from both the ruling CPI(M) and opposition Congress. Malayalam TV news channels aired video

Kannur, Mar 9: A BJP local leader suffered injuries when he was attacked by a nine-member gang in the district, police said today. BJP's Kannur mandal vice-president Sushil Kumar (48) suffered stab wounds in the attack at Talap yesterday and has been hospitalised, police said. The assailants came on three motorcycles. Police said a case has been registered but no arrests have been made. BJP has

Mangaluru, Mar 9: A day after the international women’s day, the city of Mangaluru got a women Mayor. As expected Kavita Sanil from the Congress won the mayoral poll by defeating BJP candidate Poornima with a margin of 18 votes on Thursday. Rajaneesh from Congress was elected deputy mayor unopposed. A second time corporator, Kavitha represents ward 19 in the city corporation, while Rajaneesh, a

New Delhi, Mar 9: The government is aiming to collect around 8,000 kilogram gold by July under the gold monetisation scheme, a top government official said on Wednesday. “We have collected around 6,000 kg of gold till February, and are expecting to collect another 2,000 kg till July,” the official said. At initial stage, the scheme moved at slow pace on lack of coordination between the banks and

New Delhi, Mar 9: A day after the Uttar Pradesh police issued a press statement that those involved in the Ujjain train blast belonged to the Islamic State, they retracted it, claiming there was no evidence linking these individuals to the terror group. The U.P. police said the accused were “self-proclaimed” members of the terrorist group, and “they fancied themselves as being members of the IS.”

New Delhi, Mar 9: India’s crackdown on foreign aid will claim its most prominent casualty this month, as a Colorado-based Christian charity that is one of India’s biggest donors closes its operations after 48 years, informing tens of thousands of children that they will no longer receive meals, medical care or tuition payments. The shutdown of the charity, Compassion International, on suspicion of

Bengaluru, Mar 9: The second year pre pre-university (PU)?examinations were commenced across Karnataka on Thursday amidst unprecedented security arrangements. Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Tanveer Sait said that security measures similar to that adopted during elections have been put in place the state. Respective deputy commissioners have been asked to take charge of security

Bengaluru, Mar 9: Senior leader S M Krishna is likely to join BJP either on March 15 or 16 in New Delhi, Disclosing this to reporters after inducting former MP Jayaprakash Hegde into the party on Wednesday, BJP state president B S Yeddyurappa said BJP will grow in strength in Bengaluru and Mandya with Krishna’s entry into the party. Yeddyurappa had recently met Krishna at his residence in