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Udupi,: A huge crater suddenly developed in the middle of the Ambagilu–Kalsanka main road at Gundibail within Udupi City Municipal Council limits, disrupting vehicular movement and posing a serious risk to motorists and other road users. The road cave-in occurred following heavy rain on August 19. Residents reportedly heard a loud sound in the evening and rushed to the spot to investigate. They…
Oakland: A landmark trial against Meta Platforms has begun in the United States, with 29 states accusing the company of designing Facebook and Instagram in ways that encouraged addictive use among children and contributed to youth mental health problems. The states are seeking up to $200 billion in damages. States accuse Meta of putting engagement first The coalition alleges that Meta prioritised…
Udupi: A meeting will be held in Udupi on August 22 to build a united movement demanding the establishment of a Karnataka High Court Circuit Bench in the coastal region, covering Udupi , Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts. The meeting has been organised by ‘U-Act’ and the Coastal High Court Bench Agitation Committee and will be held at 3 pm at Ravindra Mantapa, MGM College, Udupi. The…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission ( KPSC ) chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar and directed authorities to reinstate him within seven days. Court finds procedural lapse Justice Suraj Govindaraj held that the suspension order issued by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was not legally sustainable because it was passed without the…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has rejected a husband’s plea to dissolve his marriage nearly 18 years after the wedding, after he claimed that he was under the influence of a sedative when the marriage ceremonies were performed. The court said such an allegation could, at most, make the marriage voidable , but could not be used to challenge its validity at this stage. Husband challenged marriage…
Udupi: The draft electoral roll prepared under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 will be published at 11 am on August 24, Udupi deputy commissioner Swaroopa T K said. She was speaking at a meeting with representatives of registered and recognised political parties at the deputy commissioner’s office in Rajathadri, Manipal , on Tuesday. The meeting was held to discuss the publication of the…
Mangaluru: A polished restaurant, a familiar brand name and a hefty bill may create an impression of quality, but none of these factors can independently guarantee that the food served is safe. A recent inspection at a KFC outlet in a Mangaluru mall, where officials reportedly found stale chicken and expired cooking oil, has once again brought food safety and hygiene into sharp focus. The incident…
Islamabad: A 28-year-old Pakistani TikTok creator with more than 1.3 million followers was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in Taxila near Islamabad on August 14, with her family alleging that she had received death threats over a financial dispute. Shamso Bibi, known online as Ayesha Gilamana, was killed on Pakistan’s Independence Day. Her brother, Niamatullah, has appealed to Punjab Chief…
Mumbai: Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda , has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against her husband, Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha has confirmed. The development comes after months of public speculation surrounding the couple’s relationship. Divorce case withdrawn Sinha confirmed that Sunita had decided to withdraw the petition, bringing a significant turn in the marital…
Udupi/Mangaluru: Heavy rain intensified across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts on Wednesday, with several areas receiving strong showers that led to water flowing onto roads, disrupted vehicular movement and caused power supply interruptions. Rain began in several parts of Udupi district during the morning and continued through the day. While moderate showers were reported initially, rainfall…