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Mangaluru, Aug 2: A Mangaluru resident has lodged a police complaint after being swindled of ₹22.59 lakh in a months-long online trading scam allegedly promoted through a fake video using Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s name. The victim stated that the ordeal began on October 15, 2024, when he stumbled upon a Facebook video falsely depicting Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform

Mangaluru: The annual general body meeting of the Gulf Retirees’ Association, Mangaluru, was held on July 29 at the Jamiyyatul Falah Auditorium, Kankanady, under the chairmanship of Mittur Hamza. The event commenced with a welcome address by Joint Secretary Yusuf Aladka, followed by the reading of the annual report by Secretary Jamaluddin and the presentation of accounts by Treasurer Abdul Khader

Mangaluru: Indian blue-collar workers continue to form the backbone of the Gulf region’s labour force, with over 16 lakh Indians currently employed in 14 countries across the Middle East, fresh government data reveals. Figures presented by the Ministry of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha on July 31 highlight the sharp rise in migration over the past five years, particularly in the construction

New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards have been announced, celebrating the best in cinema from 2023. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting revealed the winners on Friday at a press conference in New Delhi. The 71st National Film Awards recognises films certified by the censor board from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Shah Rukh Khan received the National award for Best

Bengaluru, Aug 1: In a major blow to former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, a special court for elected representatives on Friday convicted him in a sexual abuse and rape case registered at KR Nagar police station. Special judge Santosh Gajanana Bhat delivered the verdict, with sentencing expected to be pronounced on Saturday. Revanna, who was

Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said the government is monitoring social media for posts related to alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala and warned of action against those that could "instigate feelings in the society". The state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the claims of alleged mass murder, rape, and mass burials in Dharmasthala

Udupi, Aug 1: A tragic incident in Udupi turned into a near-miracle on Friday when the presence of mind of a 65-year-old school van driver averted what could have been a major accident involving several children. The driver, Moideen Bava, a resident of Neere Bailoor in Karkala, was ferrying students to school when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain. Instead of panicking or trying to

New Delhi: India’s economic growth could slow to around 6% in FY2025-26, the lowest pace in half a decade, if the 25% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods continue through the year, economists and brokerage firms warn. Current estimates • Barclays projects a 30 basis point fall in GDP growth due to the tariffs. • Nomura and Elara Capital forecast a 20 basis point decline

A terrifying video of a thrill ride collapsing mid-air at an amusement park near Taif, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media. The incident took place at Green Mountain Park in the Hada area on July 31 and has left at least 23 people injured, according to local media reports. The footage shows riders enjoying the '360 Degrees' ride—a pendulum-style attraction—swinging back and forth when the

Mumbai, July 31: Families of the victims in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case have announced plans to challenge the recent acquittal of all seven accused by the Special NIA Court. The victims’ lawyer, Shahid Nadeem, confirmed that they will file an appeal in the Bombay High Court, and if necessary, escalate the matter to the Supreme Court. Nearly 17 years after the Malegaon blast, a special court