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Mangaluru, Sept 25: In news that will significantly energise the local economy, the proposal for the largest tech park in Mangaluru is poised to go before the State Cabinet as soon as tomorrow, or early next week, for final approval. This was the core announcement made by IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge while speaking at the fifth edition of Mangaluru Technovanza 2025, an initiative driving the

Mangaluru, Sept 25: The coastal city of Mangaluru has officially launched its ambitious drive to be branded the "Silicon Beach of India," unveiling a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the region into a globally competitive digital economy cluster. The Mangaluru Cluster Vision Document, released at the high-profile Mangaluru Technovanza by Minister for IT-BT Priyank Kharge and

Srinagar: Violent protests erupted in Leh, Ladakh on Wednesday after the health of two supporters of Sonam Wangchuk deteriorated during his ongoing hunger strike demanding full statehood for the Union Territory and constitutional safeguards. Wangchuk, the renowned climate activist and educator, has been on a 35-day fast pressing for full-fledged statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the

Bengaluru, Sept 24: The literary landscape of Karnataka is marked by the passing of renowned Kannada novelist, Dr. Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa, at the age of 94. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Saraswati Samman, Bhyrappa was a prolific writer whose works were known for their controversial and historical themes. Born in the Hassan district, Bhyrappa’s early life was one of hardship

A 19-year-old student from Maharashtra's Chandrapur district died by suicide on the day he was scheduled to leave for admission to a medical college. The victim, identified as Anurag Anil Borkar, reportedly left behind a suicide note stating that he did not want to become a doctor. A resident of Nawargaon in Sindewahi taluka, Anurag lived with his family and had recently cleared the NEET UG 2025

Bengaluru: Opposition BJP on Wednesday held protests in various parts of Karnataka, including capital city Bengaluru, targeting the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government over the pothole menace and the poor condition of the roads across the state. While in Bengaluru, BJP leaders held demonstrations by filling potholes, in various other parts of the state 'rasta roko' (road blockade) protests were

A growing global movement is demanding that Israel be banned from world football, as the death toll of Palestinian athletes under Israeli bombardment continues to mount. Fourteen-year-old Mohammed Ramez Al-Sultan, a youth player at Gaza’s Al-Hilal Club, was killed alongside 14 family members in an Israeli airstrike last week. Just days earlier, fellow Al-Hilal player Malik Abu Al-Amaren was shot

New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday warned that unemployment and corruption will continue to rise if elections are manipulated. He asserted that India’s youth will no longer tolerate “job theft” or “vote theft.” Linking the country’s growing unemployment to alleged electoral malpractice, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of staying in power through

Riyadh, Sep 23: Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, has passed away at the age of 82, the Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday. According to the statement, funeral prayers for Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh will be performed after the Asr (afternoon) prayer today at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh

Belagavi, Sep 23: An incident of beef vigilantes torching a truck allegedly transporting cow meat has come to light in Belagavi district of Karnataka. The incident occurred at Ainapura village near Kagawad town on Monday night and came to light on Tuesday. Police have arrested three persons in connection with the alleged illegal transportation of what is claimed to be cow meat and have detained 10