New Delhi, Nov 18: Those criticizing the Congress can join some other party or start a new one instead of indulging in "embarrassing activities", a top leader said today in the latest round of bickering over Kapil Sibal's comments.

New Delhi, Nov 18: After the Diwali weekend and Bhai Dooj celebrations came to an end, India recorded more than 30 per cent jump in new cases of COVID-19 with 38,617 new cases reported in past 24 hours pushing the cumulative the tally to 89,12,907, data from the Union Health Ministry showed on Wednesday.

Mangaluru, Nov 18: In a case of identity theft and fraud, unknown perpetrators usurped money from close associates of Santosh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Mangalore Municipal Corporation, by contacting them through a fake Facebook account, impersonating as the Deputy Commissioner.

A case has been registered under the Cyber-crime unit in this regard.

Mangaluru, Nov 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested that let the Sunrays fall on statue of Sri Rama on Rama Navami in the temple to be built at Ayodhya, Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swami, who is also a Trustee in the 15-member Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said.

Bengaluru, Nov 18: Bengaluru's Covid-19 fatality rate (1.1 per cent) is the lowest among all major cities in the country, Karnataka Minister for Health Dr K Sudhakar said on Wednesday.

Melbourne, Nov 20: Constable Zeena Ali is New Zealand Police’s first member to wear a specially designed hijab introduced as part of the force’s uniform to encourage more Muslim women to join the ranks.

An art exhibition ‘Art Showcase – More than scribbles’ was held by CFAL & ELC in association with Mandala Art Cafe as part of their children’s day activities. The exhibition featured more than 100 art pieces like painting, science models, sculptures made majorly by the students and alumni of the institution.  Mr. Santhosh D. Andrade, renowned Contemporary Artist was the judge for the event. 

Bengaluru, Nov 18: Vijayanagara, which will be carved out of Ballari district, is set to be Karnataka's 31st district after Cabinet nod on Wednesday.

Mumbai, Nov 18: Mumbai police on Wednesday asked Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel to appear before them on November 23 over "objectionable comments" on social media aimed at spreading communal tension.

Mangaluru, Nov 18: Leaders from the Christian community in Mangaluru have expressed their displeasure over state government cancelling the setting up of Christian Development Corporation which was announced in the previous budget.