The Times of India

More Than 25,000 Medical Students Take Oath Against Drug Use

Activist claims untreated waste from residential complexes flows into river

Patent-holders Work Focuses On Detecting Precancerous Changes, Not Established Disease

Focus on infrastructure, facilities for devotees; action ordered on clearing temple encroachments

From Biryanis To Baked Goods, Residents Turn Apartment Kitchens Into Food Hubs, Reshaping How Neighbours Eat, Earn And Connect

A tragic incident unfolded on a Tumakuru highway where a 28-year-old man, T Nagendra, allegedly detonated an explosive inside a cab after stabbing his female partner, U Ramya Nayak. He reportedly declared, Let's die together. The woman and cab driver escaped before the blast. Police suspect a relationship dispute led to Nagendra carrying crude bombs, culminating in this fatal event. Forensic experts are investigating the explosives.

A slipper was reportedly thrown at Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar during a public event in Chikkaballapura, narrowly missing him. Allegations point to opposition workers being involved in the incident. Karnataka Congress chief B K Hariprasad strongly condemned the act as cowardly and unacceptable in a democracy, emphasizing that political differences should not lead to violence or humiliation. He expressed solidarity with the MLA, assuring him of the party's support.

Delayed rains and shrinking reservoirs have pushed Belagavi into a water crisis, with over 65 villages at risk and tanker supply rising. Rivers and groundwater levels have plunged, multi-village projects hit, and city supply reduced to once in 1015 days.

MRI machine installation work is in progress at the Haveri District Hospital building.

Excavation Up to 60 Feet Planned