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13-yr-old Karnataka boy dies by suicide as poor parents refuse to buy mobile phone
13-yr-old Karnataka boy dies by suicide as poor parents refuse to buy mobile phone
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • August 4, 2026

Hassan: A 13-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide after his parents refused to buy him a mobile phone. The incident was reported from Yediyuru village on the outskirts of Hassan…

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Featured Stories Focus Mangaluru–Udupi
Mangaluru inches closer to cruise tourism as operator plans port assessment
Mangaluru inches closer to cruise tourism as operator plans port assessment
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • August 1, 2026

Mangaluru, Aug 1: Karnataka has stepped up efforts to develop Mangaluru as a major cruise tourism destination, with state tourism officials holding discussions with a leading cruise operator and initiating…

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Karnataka unveils big tourism push with Coastal-Malnad policy, eyes cruise and adventure boom
Karnataka unveils big tourism push with Coastal-Malnad policy, eyes cruise and adventure boom
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • July 4, 2026

The Karnataka government is preparing an ambitious Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026 aimed at unlocking the tourism potential of the state’s coastline and Malnad region through major investments in cruise,…

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Secretariat Welcome, But Karnataka Must Deliver the Promised NRI Ministry
Secretariat Welcome, But Karnataka Must Deliver the Promised NRI Ministry
  • Asif AmacoAsif Amaco
  • June 15, 2026

Empowering Overseas Kannadigas Can Unlock Karnataka’s Next Growth Story Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s announcement that the Karnataka government will establish a separate secretariat for overseas Kannadigas has been welcomed by…

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Mangaluru Children Face Rising Fatty Liver Risk, Doctors Sound Alarm
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 20, 2026

Mangaluru: Fatty liver disease, once considered uncommon among children, is now emerging as a significant cause of chronic liver problems in the paediatric population, doctors have warned. Marking World Liver…

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Featured Stories Mangaluru–Udupi
Mangaluru Airport Expands Network; More Gulf, Domestic Flights Added
Mangaluru Airport Expands Network; More Gulf, Domestic Flights Added
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 17, 2026

Mangaluru: Flight connectivity from Mangaluru International Airport is set to improve significantly from March, with airlines adding new frequencies on both domestic and international sectors. The expanded schedule is expected…

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Featured Stories Focus Reflections
Redefining the Purpose of News in Noisy Times
Redefining the Purpose of News in Noisy Times
  • Asif AmacoAsif Amaco
  • February 11, 2026

We live in a time when news increasingly consumes human beings, rather than human beings consciously consuming news. From trivial stories that add little meaning to our lives to disturbing…

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New Airlines, New Hopes: India’s Aviation Sector Gears Up for a 2026 Reset
New Airlines, New Hopes: India’s Aviation Sector Gears Up for a 2026 Reset
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 7, 2026

India’s civil aviation sector may be heading for its most significant reset in years, with three new airlines preparing for take-off amid growing concern over market concentration and passenger disruption.…

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Featured Stories India
World-Class Terminals, Third-World Exits: India’s Airport Connectivity Crisis
World-Class Terminals, Third-World Exits: India’s Airport Connectivity Crisis
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 1, 2026

Bengaluru, Feb 1: For travelers landing at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the sleek, wood-paneled curves of Terminal 2 promise a world-class welcome. But the famed “Garden City” charm quickly withers…

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Featured Stories Mangaluru–Udupi
Skyward Bound: Mangaluru Eyes Permanent Wings for Coastal Tourism
Skyward Bound: Mangaluru Eyes Permanent Wings for Coastal Tourism
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • January 16, 2026

Following a record-breaking response to experimental joyrides during the Karavali Utsava, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has signaled a major shift toward high-end travel. Officials are now laying the groundwork…

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Ilhan Omar secures historic 5th term in Minnesota amid political and legal challenges

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 4, 2026
Ilhan Omar secures historic 5th term in Minnesota amid political and legal challenges
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US midterm polls: Democrats win full control of Congress as voters reject Trump’s agenda

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 4, 2026
US midterm polls: Democrats win full control of Congress as voters reject Trump’s agenda
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Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 students in West Bank city of al-Khalil

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 2, 2026
Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 students in West Bank city of al-Khalil
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Israel polls: No clear majority for Netanyahu, Eisenkot; Arab parties emerge as kingmakers

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 30, 2026
Israel polls: No clear majority for Netanyahu, Eisenkot; Arab parties emerge as kingmakers
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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees after Bill Gates’ ‘hire the robot, fire the human’ warning

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 27, 2026
Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees after Bill Gates’ ‘hire the robot, fire the human’ warning
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Israeli occupation is main source of instability: Joint statement by Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt, Pak

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 24, 2026
Israeli occupation is main source of instability: Joint statement by Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt, Pak
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Saudi civil defence declares all-clear in Eastern Province after brief danger alert

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 14, 2026
Saudi civil defence declares all-clear in Eastern Province after brief danger alert
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Airport attacks disrupt hundreds of Saudi flights; Air India extends Riyadh cancellations

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 12, 2026
Airport attacks disrupt hundreds of Saudi flights; Air India extends Riyadh cancellations

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