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Siddi wrestlers from Karnataka dominate KITG 2026 with three golds and a silver, signalling the rise of a new wrestling powerhouse. Wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community delivered a standout performance at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, clinching three gold medals and one silver to power the state's campaign. For a community of African descent with a population of around 50,000 in India, nearly one-third of whom live in Karnataka, it was a statement. Out of nine wrestlers representin ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Also Read | Paris Saint-Germain vs ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Six mobile phones were seized during inspections at Bengaluru Central Prison. Karnataka's newly appointed Director General of Police for Prisons and Correctional Services, Alok Kumar, launched a statewide crackdown within just 72 hours of assuming charge on Thursday, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to irregularities inside prisons. Officials carried out surprise checks across multiple jails in Karnataka, leading to the seizure of 13 mobile phones and six packets of ganja over three days. ...Read More >
Two more accused were sentenced to imprisonment by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case, on Monday. So far, a total of 10 accused have been convicted by the court. The trial continues against the remaining five accused arrested by the NIA. The two accused convicted are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra, and Sonu Kumar of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh. They were arrested in December 2019 from Karw ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two more accused were on Monday sentenced to imprisonment by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case. This takes the total number of convictions in the case so far to 10. Trial is continuing against the remaining five accused arrested by NIA in the case RC-05/2019/NIA/HYD. The two accused convicted today are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra, and Sonu Kumar of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh ...Read More >
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted two more individuals in the Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case linked to Pakistan's intelligence network, which conspired to obtain classified information about the Indian Navy. The NIA court in Visakhapatnam sentenced Kalvalpalli Konda Babu from Visakhapatnam and Aviansh Somal from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, to five years and ten months of simple imprisonment. Both were found guilty under Section 18 of the Unlawful Activiti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Two more accused have been sentenced to over five years in jail for their involvement in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Friday. The NIA special court at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, has sentenced Kalavalapalli Konda Babu of Visakhapatnam district and Aviansh Somal of Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) to five years and 10 months of simple imprisonment, it said in a statement. The court has also imp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, actively engaged in the Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd-31st October, 2025, with special focus on cleanliness, record management and disposal of e-Waste generated as per E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 of MoEFCC. According to an official statement from the Ministry of Finance, the concerted efforts of CBIC formations resulted in the achievement of several key mil ...Read More >
SHILLONG, Oct 22: While thick smog blanketed most Indian cities after the Diwali celebrations, Shillong stood out as the country's cleanest air city, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of just 17 -- a level classified as "good" and posing minimal health concerns. According to the latest national air quality data, the Meghalaya capital ranked first among Indian cities with the lowest pollution levels. It was followed by Yadgir in Karnataka with an AQI of 24, Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh and Madi ...Read More >
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in RK Puram, south-west Delhi, was 380 at 7:00 AM today -- firmly in the 'very poor' range. Anand Vihar also recorded a similar level at 355. As Delhi struggles with severe air pollution after Diwali, many cities across India continue to breathe clean and fresh air. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital has stayed in the 'very poor' category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in RK Puram, south ...Read More >
While aboard the magnificent INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed admiration for the exceptional synergy and self-sufficiency demonstrated by the Indian armed forces. He heralded the aircraft carrier as a beacon of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting its strategic significance against regional adversaries like Pakistan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces - fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air ...Read More >
Leh, Oct 20: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta celebrated Diwali with Army jawans of Fire and Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, Leh on Monday. He saluted their bravery in "guarding borders under extreme conditions", paid homage to Kargil and Siachen heroes, and reiterated the Union Government's and the Union Territory's commitment to their welfare, a release said. In a post on X, Office of the Lt Governor Ladakh shared, "Lt Governor Shri @KavinderGupta celebrated #Diwali with Army jawa ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 20 (ANI): Government buildings and offices in Rajasthan's Jaipur were decorated with attractive lighting on the occasion of the Diwali. Special decorations and lighting were done around Janpath, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly building, the Electricity Department building, the Finance Department building, and Amar Jawan Jyoti. Earlier today, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Diwali. Rajast ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings. The President of India in a social media post said, "Prime Minister Shri@narendramodicalled on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings." Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu extended Diwali greetings to the nation. Sharing an X post, President Murmu wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings. The President of India in a social media post said, "Prime Minister Shri@narendramodicalled on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and shared Diwali greetings." Also Read | Diwali Samvat 2082: Nifty, Sensex End Samvat 2081 on Strong Note With 6% Return. https://x.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1980248059360796699 Earlier today, Preside ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct. 20 (Agencies)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces, spending the festival of lights this year with Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) this morning. Addressing hundreds of sailors, PM Modi said he was "fortunate to celebrate the holy festival" with the brave protectors of the nation. "Today is an amazing day -- a memorable sight. On one side, I have the vast ocean ...Read More >
New Delhi: For over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed his Diwali celebration into a national ritual, choosing to celebrate the festival of lights with the nation's armed forces at its most challenging frontiers, plains or mountains. This unique tradition reached a new height this year as the Prime Minister spent the festival of lights with Navy personnel aboard the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, off Goa and Karwar coasts on Monday. Addressin ...Read More >
Panaji: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. " "Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun's rays on the o ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. ""Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s Bengaluru Zonal Office has conducted search operations under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, at 20 premises located and attached properties worth Rs 12.80 crore in connection with Belekeri iron ore export case, the official statement said on Friday. The raids were conducted in Bengaluru on Thursday in Hospet and Gurugram in connection with illegal iron ore export through Belekeri Port in Kar ...Read More >
Karwar: The Uttara Kannada deputy commissioner has directed food department officials to open registration centres in all taluks of the district to register farmers for the procurement of paddy under the current season's minimum support price (MSP) scheme.DC K Lakshmipriya presided over a district-level task force meeting at the deputy commissioner's office on Tuesday, discussing the procurement of paddy at the support price. The govt has set the MSP for common paddy at Rs 2,369 per quintal and ...Read More >
Karwar (Karnataka), Sep 3 (PTI) Senior Congress MLA R V Deshpande's terse reply to a woman journalist about a super specialty hospital in Uttara Kannada district has triggered a controversy. During a visit to Joida in Uttara Kannada district, the journalist asked former Minister Deshpande when the people of the region will get a super specialty hospital. To this, the eight-time MLA said, "Do you have any delivery? Tell me, and I'll get it done for you." The seemingly insensitive remark drew fl ...Read More >
Karnataka Weather Updates: Heavy rainfall disrupted life across parts of Karnataka, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue orange and yellow alerts in several districts. Authorities declared holidays for educational institutions and stepped up precautionary measures in vulnerable areas. An orange alert denotes "very heavy" rainfall of 11-20 cm, while a yellow alert signals "heavy rain" between 6-11 cm. Bidar And Dakshina Kannada Worst Affected In Bidar district, overnight ...Read More >
Bengaluru, August 18: The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday on Monday for schools and colleges in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain. The precautionary measures were taken in Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Madikeri and Davanagere districts. The rain has been lashing coastal Karnataka and the hilly regions of the state, disrupting normal life. The parched lands of north Karnataka are also receiving heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the w ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday on Monday for schools and colleges in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain. The precautionary measures were taken in Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Madikeri and Davanagere districts. The rain has been lashing coastal Karnataka and the hilly regions of the state, disrupting normal life. The parched lands of north Karnataka are also receiving heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, the weather in ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail and others across Karnataka, Goa, and Mumbai. This action is part of a money laundering investigation related to the alleged illegal export of iron ore, causing a significant loss to the government exchequer. The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday raided premises linked to Karnataka Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail and some others as part of a money laundering investigation against the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders ...Read More >
KARWAR/HOSAPETE: The Enforcement Directorate raided the residences of Congress MLA Satish Sail in Karwar and two Hosapete-based businessmen on Wednesday morning, in connection with the Belekeri illegal iron ore export case. However, the MLA was in Bengaluru for the monsoon session when 20 officers in six cars arrived at his house at Sadashivgad early in the morning. A Special Court for trying cases against elected representatives had sentenced Sail to seven years in prison with a fine of Rs 9 c ...Read More >
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