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Udupi: Manipal police said they arrested two youths for a social media post that allegedly mocked an interfaith marriage and attempted to create disharmony between religious communities.The suo motu case was registered after police received information about a sarcastic and provocative post circulated on May 16, 2025. The post referred to a married Hindu woman from Karkala and a Muslim youth, and was found to promote enmity between religions. Police invoked BNS Sections 353(2) and 56.During the investigation, metadata analysis helped police identify the Instagram accounts that uploaded the post. The accused were identified as Nitesh K, 20, from Bantwal…

Mysuru: The 3-month ban on fishing, has transformed Hadinaru Lake near Suttur into a thriving haven for migratory birds, most notably the Bar-Headed Goose that journeys thousands of kilometres from Mongolia.Hundreds of these birds, famed for their high-altitude migration across the Himalayas, arrived at the lake, reaffirming its status as a favoured winter roosting site. Located about 25 km from Mysuru city on the Mysuru—Nanjangud border, near the Kabini River in Chikkayyana Chatra Hobli of Nanjangud taluk, the expansive Hadinaru lake once again emerged as a hotspot for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The geese are easily recognised by the distinctive…

SAG sanctioned grants of approximately Rs 15.4 crore to 35 state associations to prepare for the 37th National Games in Goa Panaji: The Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) will seek the general body’s approval to initiate legal action and recovery proceedings against the defaulting State Sports Associations (SSA) for non-settlement of accounts pertaining to the 37th National Games 2023. SAG said despite repeated notices and email communications issued to the erring associations for settlement/refund of the outstanding amounts, they have failed to take the matter seriously. “The amount remains unsettled/unsubmitted/ unrefunded to date,” SAG said in its agenda note for…

Chandigarh: Punjab govt on Thursday approved a proposal to waive training fees for orphans and visually impaired students enrolled in the computer operator and programming assistant (COPA-VI) trade across govt-run industrial training institutes (ITIs).Confirming the decision after clearing the official file, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the move reflected CM Bhagwant Mann govt’s commitment to ensuring that financial constraints do not become a barrier to the professional growth of vulnerable students.Chandigarh: HC Poll Petition, ₹5,700 Cr Water Project, Pocso Case Teacher Suspended And MoreThe minister said students coming from orphanages and schools for the blind will now be…

Lucknow: Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday highlighted the historical depth, contemporary relevance, and interdisciplinary potential of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in higher education.Speaking at a seminar organised by the history department of National PG College, he said, “India’s early advances in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, governance, and political economy significantly contributed to global knowledge. Scholars such as Aryabhata, Charaka, and Sushruta documented these contributions, and travellers like Fa-Hien and Hiuen Tsang acknowledged India as a major centre of learning, countering colonial-era stereotypes.” He emphasized that Indian Knowledge Systems promotes equality, ethical responsibility, and holistic education. “Indian knowledge traditions,…

Bihar’s urban landscape is on the brink of transformation as the Buidco rolls out a rigorous work schedule for project directors and engineers. Patna: In a major push to accelerate urban infrastructure development ahead of the monsoon, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (Buidco) managing director Animesh Kumar Parashar has asked all project directors and engineers across the state to remain in full alert mode throughout the week.Parashar said officers will now dedicate five days exclusively to intensive office work, including preparing detailed plans, compiling verified progress reports, resolving pending complaints, processing tenders, clearing payments, obtaining no objection certificates (NOCs) and…

Jaipur: The state govt has clarified that there is no immediate plan to amend eligibility norms for candidates contesting urban local bodies elections, including the two-child norm, following a query by Ratangarh MLA Poosaram Godara.In a written reply, the Department of Local Bodies (DLB) said Section 21 of the Rajasthan Municipal Act, 2009, does not mandate any educational qualification for candidates contesting municipal elections. It added that no proposal to amend rules related to educational qualifications is currently under consideration. Jaipur: Solar Surge Strains Grid, Titanium Dioxide In Mayonnaise, CM To Open Stonemart And MoreOn the two-child norm, the govt…

Daltonganj: A static surveillance team of the police seized Rs 40.2 lakh in cash from a car during a vehicle checking drive in Latehar district on Wednesday evening. “The seizure was made from Karkat location on NH 75, under Latehar police station limits,” Latehar SP Kumar Gaurav said. The seizure was made amid the model code of conduct (MCC), which is in effect for the Feb 23 civic body polls in Jharkhand.As the cash was above Rs 10 lakh, the income tax department was informed about the detection in the possession of the occupants of the car, police said. “We…

Varanasi: Police ruled out possibility of social media posts in support of UGC regulations as the trigger for clashes between two groups of inmates at Rajaram Hostel of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). One student had lodged police complaint, alleging he was attacked for his posts on social media in support of UGC equity regulation 2026. But when police investigated, it came to light that dispute among students had occurred in the mess over a conflict on their WhatsApp group and that the dispute had no connection with UGC related protest. Varanasi Crime, BHU Protests, Violating Norms & MoreOn complaint of…

Thiruvananthapuram: Kadinamkulam police on Thursday arrested a history-sheeter from Tamil Nadu in connection with an assault case. Police said that the arrested person, Ratheesh, 48, of Chittattumukku, is involved in 57 criminal cases, including four rape cases.According to police, Ratheesh allegedly attacked Abhilash, 28, a resident of Kalpana Colony, Chittattumukku, after he questioned a woman, who was accompanying the accused, for allegedly making inappropriate remarks. The incident happened on Feb 2. Thiruvananthapuram Crime, Weather, Transport & MoreRatheesh went absconding soon after the incident. He also approached a court seeking to quash the case. However, the court dismissed his plea, police…