The Times of India

In Gadag's Timmapur village, 300 women have pooled Rs 17 lakh from their Gruhalakshmi benefits to revive the stalled Rs 1-crore Renuka Yellamma temple. Following a seer's appeal, 850 women pledged a month's allowance. This initiative, aimed at economic empowerment, is expected to complete the temple in five months, potentially boosting local pilgrimage and tourism.

Flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to India resumed Monday night, offering relief to stranded passengers amid regional tensions. Services were suspended following retaliatory attacks between Iran and the US-Israel, leading to airspace closures. Passengers described tense experiences but praised airline arrangements for their care during the disruption.

A 27-year-old Bengaluru techie allegedly died by suicide after an astrologer predicted marital discord. Distressed by the prediction, she reportedly hanged herself in her room. Her parents had consulted the astrologer regarding her inter-caste marriage, and a ritual was performed to avert the predicted issues.

An actress, her boyfriend, and his associate were arrested for the murder of her live-in partner in Bengaluru. The trio allegedly stabbed 29-year-old Mohan Krishna after an alcohol party, following disagreements over the actress's intention to marry her boyfriend. The accused lured the victim to a desolate spot for the fatal attack.

Two Bengaluru friends, Padmaja Mohan and Savitri Krishnareddy, took matters into their own hands to transform a garbage-strewn road. After years of failed complaints, they invested their savings to clear waste, install benches, and commission a vibrant mural promoting menstrual hygiene and women's empowerment. Their initiative has revitalized the community space.

A statewide audit reveals Karnataka's accessibility infrastructure for persons with disabilities remains largely unusable. Ramps, toilets, and tactile paths are often poorly designed or non-functional, hindering daily commutes and public access. Despite efforts to quantify gaps, individuals like Devaraj, Ashmira, and Arbeena face significant daily challenges, underscoring the urgent need for practical improvements.

Karnataka government seeks MEA's help to repatriate Kannadigas stranded in the Gulf due to Iran-US conflict. Hundreds, including politicians and officials, are stuck in Dubai and Bahrain as flights are grounded. The state is coordinating with Kannada associations and has activated emergency centers to ensure safe return.

Around 50 Bengaluru pilgrims are stranded in Saudi Arabia after flight cancellations due to Middle East tensions. The group, including women and children, faces mounting accommodation and food costs as their return on March 2 was disrupted. Families are desperately seeking assistance, with one pilgrim appealing to the Chief Minister for help.