New Delhi, June 20: Railway passengers across the country could soon face steeper fines, court proceedings and even imprisonment for violating rules, with the Centre set to introduce a stricter penalty regime under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026. The move is aimed at making railway travel safer,

Bengaluru, Jun 21: Chief minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday announced the establishment of a new 'Praja Seve' department, aimed exclusively at addressing and resolving public grievances. The state cabinet also approved the revamping of the Karnataka resident commissioner's office i

Tehran, June 20: Iran on Saturday announced the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon and what it described as a "blatant violation" by the United States of commitments under a ceasefire agreement, in a move that risks reignit

Abu Dhabi: Indian passport, visa and attestation services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be suspended from June 26 to June 30 as India transitions to a new outsourced provider for consular services. The announcement was made by the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, which said regular appoint

امریکہ اور ایران کے درمیان ہونے والے معاہدے کے بعد دنیا کے اہم ترین سمندری راستوں میں سے ایک آبنائے ہرمز میں پھر سے رونق لوٹ آئی ہے ۔ تاہم راستے کے کھلنے کے ساتھ ہی ایران نے بحری جہازوں کے لیے نئے ضوابط بھی نافذ کیے ہیں۔ اب کوئی بھی جہاز بغیر اجازت ہرمز سے نہیں گزر سکے گا۔ درخواست کم از کم 48 گھنٹے

ایودھیا: شری رام جنم بھومی ایودھیا میں رام مندر عطیہ باکس چوری کو لے کر الزامات اور جوابی الزامات کا سلسلہ جاری ہے۔ اسی تناظر میں انجینئر دیناناتھ ورما نے رام کچہری چار دھام مندر میں رام مندر تیرتھ چھیتر ٹرسٹ کے پہلے کیمپ آفس کی تعمیر کو لے کر سنگین الزامات لگائے ہیں۔ دینا ناتھ ورما نے ٹرسٹ کے رکن ڈ

Bengaluru, Jun 20: The state of Karnataka has achieved remarkable success in protecting citizens' money from cyber fraud, stated home minister Priyank Kharge. The police department has successfully frozen a total of Rs 436 crore in bank accounts linked to cybercrimes, placing the state seco

Bhatkal, 18 June: Police have registered a case against several members of Hindu organisations after they allegedly intercepted a car carrying a Muslim man and a Hindu woman in Bhatkal on Wednesday evening.   According to preliminary information, the incident took place on the Bhatkal-Sag

Karwar, 17 June: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Karnataka State Minorities Commission Chairman U. Nisar Ahmed has directed officials to ensure that minority communities receive the full benefits of government welfare schemes without delay.   Chairing a review meeting on the implementation of th

At the National Testing Agency (NTA)’s request, the Union government is blocking the messaging app Telegram in India for a week until Monday (June 22, 2026), following what the NTA described as a “response to the organised use of the platform by cheating rackets to defraud candidates app

Bhatkal, 17 June: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Murdeshwar Police have arrested two persons and launched a search for another following a raid on an alleged cockfight gambling activity at Kambarakeri in Bailur village of Bhatkal taluk.   The arrested accused have been identified as Suresh Gana

Bengaluru, Jun 17: The state home department has taken a stern stance against the unauthorized sharing and circulation of private pictures and videos. Releasing someone's private photos or videos without their explicit permission is a severe criminal offense. In this regard, Director Genera

Bhatkal: Graduates aspiring to join the civil services will have an opportunity to appear for an entrance examination for a free UPSC coaching programme in Bhatkal on June 21.   For the first time, an entrance test centre has been set up in Bhatkal, enabling local candidates to take the e

Bhatkal: After waiting for years for official action, residents of Haneef Abad have taken it upon themselves to repair a badly damaged road in their locality.   The road connecting Jamiaabad Road to Masjid Muniri had been in poor condition for a long time, with large potholes causing prob

Bhatkal: Veteran farmer leader, progressive agriculturist and president of the Bhatkal Taluk Krishika Samaja, Sreedhar S. Hebbar Hakodlu, passed away at a hospital in Manipal on Monday evening following illness. He was 74.   Hebbar was also a state-level leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Sang

Muharram moon sighted in Bhatkal, June 17 to mark Islamic new year Bhatkal: The Islamic New Year has begun in Bhatkal following the sighting and confirmation of the Muharram moon by the town's Qazis.   With the moon sighted on Tuesday evening, June 17, has been declared the first d

Beltangady, Jun 16: A vehicle carrying officers of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the controversial alleged burial case in Dharmasthala overturned on the winding Charmadi Ghat road on Tuesday, June 16, after the driver reportedly lost control at a sharp bend. Four persons, includi

New Delhi, Jun 16: In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, technological disruption and the search for resilient economic partnerships, the relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the most dynamic strategic engagements in the world. What was once largel