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Haveri A distressing incident from Venkatapur Tanda in Ranebennur taluk has drawn attention after a farmer was seen using his two children to plough his field instead of bullocks or machinery. The farmer, Shankarappa Lamani, owns about 3 acres and 16 guntas of land but report
Srinivaspur In view of the mango season and increased tractor movement to markets, Srinivaspur Police launched an awareness drive on the use of radium stickers for safer night travel. During the campaign at the APMC mango market, police checked tractors and advised drivers to
Haveri The Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited online applications for the 2026–27 academic year for post-matric scholarships, fee reimbursement for nomadic and semi-nomadic communities, and the Vidyasiri food and accommodation assistance scheme. Eligible students
Shiggaon A 40-year-old motorcycle rider was killed after a tipper lorry collided with his bike near Chinnikatti village in Shiggaon taluk. The deceased has been identified as Ramu Megappa Lamani, a resident of Dundasi Tanda. According to reports, Ramu was travelling on his mot
Chitradurga Concerns have been raised over the condition of several government school buildings in Chitradurga district, with reports indicating that dilapidated infrastructure is putting the safety of students at risk. The issue has prompted administrative attention following
BEIJING A global human rights organisation has criticised the detention of two Protestant church leaders in China, saying the move reflects a wider crackdown on religious freedom in the country. Amnesty International called for the immediate release of the detained leaders and
KABUL Afghanistan is facing a deepening nutrition crisis, with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warning that around 3.7 million children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026. In a statement, OCHA said the situation
QUETTA Leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) staged a sit-in protest inside Huda Jail in Quetta, opposing what they described as a “faceless trial” and calling the legal process unfair and unconstitutional. The protest, which entered its third consecutive day, was rep
JERUSALEM Israel’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal seeking the release of a prominent Palestinian doctor who has been held without formal charges since late 2024 after being detained in Gaza. The case involves Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, w
Intro Collector condemned Dalit temple-entry denial as illegal, urged awareness of anti-atrocity laws, and promoted unity through monitoring meetings MANDYA A meeting of the District Awareness and Monitoring Committee was held at the District Collector's office under the
LONDON Britain announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, targeting ships, banks, and companies it says are helping fund and support Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine. The measures include restrictions on the banking arm of Russian tech firm Yandex, along with two othe
BEIJING China gave a formal welcome to Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing during his state visit to Beijing, marking a major diplomatic moment for the former military chief as he seeks wider recognition of his leadership. The visit included a ceremonial reception at the Great
NAIROBI The Red Cross has warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and could continue for up to a year. An official from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said that it is still unclea
CHIKKABALLAPURA A lorry accident on the STR Highway near Lakshmipur Gate created panic after CCTV captured the shocking incident. The truck driver lost control after a tyre burst and the vehicle moved across the road. It collided with a tractor, causing bricks inside the truck
Trump urges Russia to pursue a Ukraine peace deal after discussions with Zelenskiy and G7 leaders. EVIAN-LES-BAINS US President Donald Trump called on Russia to move toward a peace deal with Ukraine following what he described as a positive meeting with Ukrainian President
Bidar Lokayukta police on Tuesday conducted searches at properties linked to retired Panchayat Raj Department engineer Chandrakant Kanakatte in a disproportionate assets case. A team led by Bidar Lokayukta Police Officer Arjunappa carried out inspections at multiple commerc
Australia warns a potentially strong El Niño could form in 2026, bringing drought risks locally and heavy rainfall disruptions across global regions. SYDNEY Australia’s weather authorities warned that an El Nino climate pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific Ocean and c
A reported US-linked maritime operation in the Gulf uses covert ship-to-ship oil transfers amid regional tensions DUBAI A reported United States military operation is using a ship-to-ship oil transfer system in the Gulf that resembles tactics long used by Iran to move crude
