Show the true story about Modi 's Gujarat: Kejriwal tells media

Bangalore, Mar 15: Unfazed by the criticism of his attack on media, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday fired yet another salvo, questioning whether the media had the courage to show the "true story" about Narendra Modi's Gujarat.

Speaking to reporters before launching his roadshow in Bangalore, he accused the media of not bringing out the "truth" about the Gujarat chief minister before the people.

"Will the media have the courage to show Gujarat's true story to the people of the country? There is a big question mark," said Kejriwal whose comments against the media have brought him in the line of fire from media and political parties alike.

Kejriwal had sparked a controversy with his remarks that the whole media is "sold out" and media people would be sent to jail after an inquiry into the issue if AAP comes to power were aired.

During the two-day tour, Kejriwal is also attending a Rs 20,000-per-person dinner to raise funds for AAP. He will hold a roadshow in Chikkaballapur on Sunday before concluding the visit with a rally in Bangalore.

Charging the BJP's prime ministerial candidate with "cheating" people during his rallies, he said "that is what the people are saying. So far, the media has not brought out the truth about Modi before the people".

Asked about the evidence to back his allegations about Modi, he said, the condition of farmers was "pathetic" as their land had been snatched. "There is a publicity campaign going around that Modiji is a saviour of farmers. No, Modiji is not the saviour. The country's farmers have been told a lie."

"If the farmers come to know of it, none of them will vote for Modi. I am not generalizing. I have seen it myself in Gujarat. Therefore, I ask the media to show the truth."

Kejriwal said the media should show the "real conditions" prevailing in Gujarat. "They should show the rule of corruption and bribe in Gujarat. Before Delhi (assembly) elections, the media had done a sting operation against us. Did we say anything? Modiji is telling big lies to the nation which is a very big conspiracy."

When asked to name the channels which he had alleged were being paid for Modi's coverage, he refused to answer.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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