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In Kalavara village, Manohar reported a cattle theft. Two cows went missing after grazing. One cow returned, but the other remained missing. CCTV footage revealed two individuals forcefully loading a cow into a vehicle. The stolen cow was a five-year-old brown cow. A case was registered at Kundapur Rural Police Station under relevant sections of the law.
Nandan Naik, a 17-year-old representing Varanashi Swimming Academy, made history by securing the first diving gold medal for the district at the Sub Junior and Junior State Diving Championship. He excelled in the three-meter springboard event and also earned a silver medal in the 10-meter platform diving.
A tragic incident occurred in Sullia. Kamala C V, a 67-year-old woman, lost her life. She was hit by a motorcycle while waiting to cross the road. The accident took place near the ManiMysuru highway. Police report suggests careless driving. Kamala sustained a severe head injury and died in the hospital. Sullia Police have registered a case.
A landslide on National Highway 75, near Mannagundi in Kokkada village, has once again disrupted traffic between Mangaluru and Bengaluru. The incident, occurring around 4 am, completely blocked the highway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded.
Shekhar Laila voiced concerns at a grievances meeting. Several Malekudiya families lack electricity and road access. Koraga families face river crossing issues. A near-mishap occurred due to no bridge. Belthangady hospital staff face salary delays. Scheduled Caste families lack road connectivity. Miscreants use a school for alcohol consumption. Police addressed sand shortage complaints, blaming a mafia.
KSRTC's Mangaluru division introduced new Volvo and Ambari Utsav buses. These buses will operate on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru route via Puttur, Mysuru, and Hassan. For the first time, a day journey AC sleeper bus service has started. MLC Ivan DSouza highlighted the government's focus on passenger convenience. He also mentioned the positive impact of Shakti schemes.
Honnappa Gowda, an ambulance driver, was reported missing. Keshava, his brother, filed a complaint in Kadaba Taluk. Honnappa worked at Subrahmanya Primary Health Centre. He applied for leave on July 22 and did not return home. A search operation was launched near Kumaradhara River. The State Disaster Response Force and local villagers were involved.
Gaurish, a Udupi resident, was allegedly defrauded of over 6 lakh after clicking on a YouTube advertisement promising daily earnings. He was added to a WhatsApp group that promoted online part-time jobs, instructing him to invest money. Despite transferring 6.05 lakh, he received neither the promised returns nor his initial investment, leading him to file a police complaint.
A Bengaluru resident, Shridhar V, was arrested by Karkala police for allegedly defrauding a Udupi man of over Rs 2 lakh through a fake work-from-home scheme. Posing as 'Sunshine HR Solution,' the accused convinced the victim, Ramesh Naik, to make 98 payments between December 2024 and June 2025. Police seized a mobile phone, ATM cards, and recovered Rs 1.
The Indian Army conducted the Agniveer CEE 2025 from June 30 to July 10, and candidates are awaiting results expected in late July or early August. Successful candidates will proceed to physical and medical exams after the result declaration. Candidates can check their results on joinindianarmy.nic.in and should avoid unofficial sources for updates.
Maharashtra's Class 11 admission process is proceeding to CAP Round 4, offering students another opportunity to secure a seat in their preferred junior college. Registration is open from July 28 to July 29. This round is crucial for students who missed previous rounds or seek better options. Over 7.2 lakh students have already secured admission through the initial three rounds.
Cybercrime police in Bengaluru have initiated a case against a Facebook page and its users following a derogatory post targeting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The post, which accused the CM of targeting religious institutions, garnered likes and comments that are now part of the FIR.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang boasts of creating numerous billionaires within his management team, attributing it to the success of focused AI research teams. He highlighted the significant impact of smaller, well-funded teams, citing examples like OpenAI and DeepSeek.
A new study reveals that walking 7,000 steps daily can significantly reduce the risk of serious illnesses. These include cancer, dementia, heart disease, and depression. Researchers found this target more achievable than the popular 10,000 steps. The study reviewed data from over 160,000 adults. Experts suggest incorporating walking into daily routines for better health.
Chennai enjoys a comfortably warm, partly cloudy Saturday with temperatures reaching 32.7C, perfect for outdoor plans despite moderate humidity. The week ahead promises a steady warming trend, with highs gradually climbing. Temperatures are forecast to peak around 36.5C by midweek. A slight chance of patchy rain on Wednesday could offer brief respite from the rising mercury.
Bengaluru is experiencing a day of mixed weather on July 26, 2025, with temperatures ranging from 19.8C to 23.7C, accompanied by moderate humidity and strong winds. Residents should expect patchy rain and cloudy skies, with a high chance of precipitation throughout the day.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.