Karnataka

Dubai, Feb 16: The UAE has unveiled plans to build the first city on Mars by 2117 as the energy-rich country looks to transport people to the Red Planet over the next few decades. Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

New Delhi, Feb 16: A five-judge constitution bench would be set up by the Supreme Court to hear and decide on a batch of petitions relating to the practice of triple talaq, 'nikah halala' and polygamy among Muslims. A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar took on record three sets of issues framed by parties with regard to the cases and said the questions for consideration of the constitution

Bengaluru, Feb 16: Vibez Estate, a trusted and renowned new age firm based out of Bangalore has come up with an interesting offer for enthusiasts who are keen to own plantation estates in the lush green town of Sakleshpura. “There are many people who want to own Plantation land, pursue farming and maintain farm house but cannot do it due to professional commitments. We launched a pilot project to

New Delhi, Feb 16: In a bid to keep a check on big fat weddings in India, a Bill in the Lok Sabha seeks to put a limit on the number of guests to be invited and dishes to be served in weddings. The Bill, introduced by Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan, the wife of MP Pappu Yadav, wants those spending more than Rs 5 lakh to contribute 10 percent of the amount on marriages of girls from poor families. The

Mangaluru, Feb 16: Vishwa Konkani Alumni (VAA), formed by the recipients of Vishwa Konkani scholarships instituted by World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru, is organising a day long mega event called Prerna – A Confluence of Ideas and Motivation on 18th February 2017 at T.V.Raman Pai Convention Hall, Mangaluru. The conference is one of the initiatives as envisaged by VISION TVM of World Konkani Centre

Bengaluru: Feb 16: The Karnataka High Court on Monday asked Kambala organisers to submit details about the Kambala Bill that was passed in both Houses of the legislature recently. While hearing a PIL filed by animal rights organisation Peta seeking a ban on Kambala, buffalo race, in the state, a counsel representing Kambala organisers informed the court about the Kambala Bill passed in the

Kasargod, Feb 16: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday arrested Mouinudheen Parakadavath, a Kerala resident, in connection with its probe into an alleged Islamic State module. Mouinudheen, wanted by the NIA, arrived at the Indira Gandhi international Airport in New Delhi on February 14 from Abu Dhabi in UAE, said NIA in a statement. The 25-year-old, a resident of Kasaragod, was summoned

Bengaluru, Feb 16: A five-year-old girl, who was allegedly set on fire by her 50-year-old neighbour last week, died on Wednesday. A complaint was registered with the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) the same day. Police had received a complaint on Saturday. The neighbour Suresh has been booked and arrested for attempt to murder. He is a security guard in a school

New Delhi, Feb 16: The Congress moved the Election Commission on Wednesday, demanding a probe into allegations by civil rights activist Irom Sharmila that she was approached by a BJP functionary with an offer of money to contest the Manipur assembly poll as a party nominee. In a complaint to the poll panel, secretary of the legal and human rights department of the Congress, KC Mittal said the

Udupi, Feb 16: Only National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) can take a final decision on providing concession for local vehicles at the toll plazas at Hejmady and Sasthan in Udupi district as per the norms, said Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Services and Sports. Speaking to media persons here, Mr Madhwaraj, however assured the locals to make all possible efforts from