Udupi district's banking sector saw a 10.47% surge, reaching Rs 60,519 crore. Bank credit rose by 10.06% to Rs 19,535 crore. Deposits increased by 10.66%, totaling Rs 40,984 crore. Disbursements under various schemes, including MSME and farm credit, were highlighted. MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary urged banks to expedite loan processing for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.

A man from Andhra Pradesh was arrested in Mangaluru for impersonating a Lokayukta officer and attempting to extort money from Someshwara Town Municipal Council officials. He posed as 'D. Prabhakar' and contacted officials via WhatsApp, claiming complaints had been filed against them. The officials' suspicions were raised, leading to the man's arrest.

Around 1,200 cyclists, including school children, participated in the Kross Bikes Mangalore Cyclothon-2024 to promote road safety and responsible cycling. The 6.5 km ride started from Mangala Stadium and concluded at Amrita Vidyalayam school ground. The event featured a lucky draw, felicitations of accomplished cyclists, and a post-rally workout.

A team of researchers reexamined a 1744 CE copper inscription at the Talluru Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple. The inscription details a land grant by Keladi King Basappa Nayaka II to the Dambala Mutt in Hosapete, made in honor of his mother. The grant included tax exemptions on land and currency, supporting the construction of a new mutt.

A jet ski rider, Rohidas, went missing near Trasi Beach on Saturday evening after losing control of the jet ski due to strong waves. He and the tourist he was with fell into the sea. The tourist, wearing a life jacket, was rescued, but Rohidas remains missing despite search efforts. A case has been registered at the Gangolli Police Station.

Dakshina Kannada district has received Rs 1464 crore under Karnataka's five guarantee schemes. While ranked 21st in Yuva Nidhi due to postgraduate studies and delayed applications, the district saw significant disbursement under Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti, and Anna Bhagya. Over 4,600 beneficiaries missed Gruha Lakshmi due to IT return issues.

A Mangaluru resident lost Rs 6.6 lakh in an APK file scam after downloading a malicious link shared in a WhatsApp group disguised as a Canara Bank update. The link led to a fake bank interface that tricked the victim into entering sensitive banking details, resulting in unauthorized transactions. The victim reported the incident to the Kavoor Police Station.

Police arrested three women for separate thefts in Puttur. Two women stole gold ornaments worth Rs 25,000 from a bus stand. Another woman stole gold rings worth Rs 77,000 from a jewelry shop. Police recovered the stolen items. Investigations are ongoing.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended a fugitive Popular Front of India (PFI) member, Kodaje Mohammed Sherif, at Delhi Airport in connection with the BJP leader Praveen Nettaru murder case. Sherif, a PFI state executive, allegedly oversaw arms training and directed the targeted killing. The NIA's investigation continues, with 20 arrests and 23 individuals charged so far in the case.

Karnataka's legislative assembly descended into chaos Thursday as Congress MLAs protested alleged remarks against B.R. Ambedkar by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Congress demanded a resolution condemning the alleged insult, disrupting a discussion on maternal health. BJP members denied the allegations and accused the opposition of politicizing the issue. The session was temporarily adjourned amidst the uproar.