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Kumble Police across the district have intensified operations against drug trafficking networks, registering over 1,600 arrests under the NDPS Act in 2025–26, officials said. In 2025 alone, 1,224 cases were registered and 1,363 accused arrested, including commercial-level drug
Somwarpet, A large-scale free health check-up camp will be held on May 30 in front of the Madapura Gram Panchayat office in Kodagu district. The event is jointly organised by the Kodagu District Working Journalists’ Association, Somwarpet taluk unit, Madapura Gram Panchayat, a
Kasargod A 24-year-old man died and his father was seriously injured after a scooter collided with a bike near Periyadka in Permude. The deceased, identified as N Kishan of Nettaraguli in Bayar, was riding the scooter with his father Madhava Devadiga as pillion. Reports said a
New Delhi India’s contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) sector is witnessing a major transformation in hiring patterns, with demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills rising sharply over the past two years, according to a new report released o
New Delhi US authorities have charged a Google software engineer with allegedly earning $1.2 million through insider trading using confidential company information on a prediction market platform. The case was announced by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The accused, Mi
India tops global consumer confidence index at 66.6, driven by strong finances and investment optimism despite employment concerns rising. New Delhi India has retained its position as the world’s most confident consumer market in May 2026, according to the latest LSEG-Ipsos
New Delhi India’s engineering goods exports continued their upward trajectory in April 2026, rising nearly 9 per cent year-on-year despite disruptions caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to industry data released by EEPC India. Exports of enginee
India, South Korea form CEPA sub-groups focusing on digital trade, supply chains, investment cooperation and balanced bilateral economic growth. New Delhi India and South Korea have agreed to establish dedicated sub-groups to intensify discussions on digital trade, supply c
Sydney Australia has filed a landmark lawsuit against U.S. chemical company 3M, seeking over $1.4 billion in damages for widespread contamination linked to PFAS “forever chemicals.” The government alleges that 3M supplied PFAS-based firefighting foam used at 28 Defence sites a
New Delhi An Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar made an emergency landing at Lucknow International Airport after being diverted due to adverse weather conditions at its destination. Flight QP 1503, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was carrying 194 passengers and cre
New Delhi The UK government is likely to oppose any move by Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in British telecom giant BT, according to a Financial Times report. The opposition is reportedly linked to concerns over maintaining sovereign cont
New Delhi The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for submitting comments on its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) consultation paper to June 4, 2026, while counter-comments can be filed until June 18. The consultation paper was issued on April 30,
BALLARI In a successful operation, the Kurugodu Police intercepted a major smuggling racket and seized illegally transported Public Distribution System ration rice worth over 5.52 lakh rupees. Acting on specific and reliable intelligence, a dedicated police team launched a
HOSAPET BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress party, claiming that internal power struggles have plunged Karnataka into financial bankruptcy and complete administrative failure. Vijayendra stated that speculation over who will
Koppal District Bar Association President A. V. Kanavi officially joined the BJP, pledging to strengthen its grassroots network. KOPPAL In a major political development for the region, Koppal District Bar Association President A. V. Kanavi officially joined the Bharatiya Ja
Gadag Savita Samaj President Krishna H. Hadapada slammed political parties for treating minor backward communities as vote banks while denying them crucial Upper House representation GADAG District President of the Gadag Savita Samaj, Krishna H. Hadapada, has expressed fier
After twenty years away, a missing son returned to his Kurugodu home as a respected, saffron-robed holy monk. BELLARI A family in Kurugodu town experienced absolute magic when their long-lost son returned home as a holy monk after disappearing twenty years ago. Shankar A
CHITRADURGA Private bus travel will soon become costlier as owners announced an inevitable fare hike which was announced very recently. District Private Bus Owners Association President B.A. Lingareddy stated that skyrocketing fuel prices, doubled RTO fees, and expensive spare