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4-hour mid-air scare: Flight circles over Uttara Kannada, D’gere, Shivamogga before Bengaluru diversion
4-hour mid-air scare: Flight circles over Uttara Kannada, D’gere, Shivamogga before Bengaluru diversion
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 20, 2026

Bengaluru: A potential aviation crisis was averted after a Fly91 flight encountered a technical snag mid-journey, forcing it to remain airborne for hours and triggering panic among passengers. Fly91 Airlines…

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In the news Karnataka
45-Day Deadline to Vacate KAPPEC Facility; BM Farooq Alleges Bias, Challenges Eviction
45-Day Deadline to Vacate KAPPEC Facility; BM Farooq Alleges Bias, Challenges Eviction
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 17, 2026

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing & Export Corporation Ltd (KAPPEC) has ordered the eviction of a private firm linked to JD(S) leader BM Farooq from its Integrated Cold…

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Focus Karnataka
Lost in Kodagu Forest, Kerala Woman Techie Survives 4 Days With No Food, Phone Dead
Lost in Kodagu Forest, Kerala Woman Techie Survives 4 Days With No Food, Phone Dead
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 6, 2026

“I have lost my path” — this was the last message a Kerala techie sent before her phone died during a trek in Karnataka’s Kodagu district. With no food in…

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In the news Karnataka
‘Terrorist…’: Karnataka professor’s shocking remark against Muslim student
‘Terrorist…’: Karnataka professor’s shocking remark against Muslim student
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 28, 2026

A major controversy has erupted at PES University after a professor allegedly made derogatory and communal remarks against a Muslim student during a classroom session, sparking widespread outrage. The incident…

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Karnataka
Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 in Coastal Karnataka; Rest of State to Celebrate on March 21
Eid-ul-Fitr on March 20 in Coastal Karnataka; Rest of State to Celebrate on March 21
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 19, 2026

Mangaluru/Bhatkal/Udupi/Bengaluru, March 19: Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, across coastal districts of Karnataka following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Thursday evening. However, the festival…

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In the news Karnataka
‘Muslims themselves encroached Waqf land’: Zameer Ahmed says only 17% of assets free in Karnataka
‘Muslims themselves encroached Waqf land’: Zameer Ahmed says only 17% of assets free in Karnataka
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 16, 2026

Bengaluru, Mar 16: Only about 17% of the 1.12 lakh acres of Waqf properties in Karnataka remain free from encroachment, State Minority Welfare and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan told…

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Focus Karnataka
First in India: Karnataka CM Announces Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16
First in India: Karnataka CM Announces Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 6, 2026

Karnataka has announced a major digital policy that could influence similar actions across India. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that the state government plans to ban the use of social media…

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In the news Karnataka
CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict
CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 1, 2026

Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed state officials to prioritise the safety and evacuation of Kannadigas residing in affected Middle Eastern countries,…

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In the news Karnataka
Environmental Concerns Over Two-Lane Road, Tunnel Plan in Agumbe Ghat
Environmental Concerns Over Two-Lane Road, Tunnel Plan in Agumbe Ghat
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 25, 2026

Udupi: A Parkala-based organisation has urged the district administration to oppose the proposed development of a two-lane road and tunnel on National Highway-169A through the Agumbe Ghat stretch. In a…

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In the news Karnataka
Summer Alert: Karnataka Reservoir Levels Fall Below 70%; Experts Urge Judicious Use
Summer Alert: Karnataka Reservoir Levels Fall Below 70%; Experts Urge Judicious Use
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 24, 2026

Bengaluru: Water storage in Karnataka’s major reservoirs, particularly in the Cauvery basin, has begun to decline, raising concerns over water security ahead of the summer months. After touching nearly 100%…

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No Feast, No Joy: Gazans Mark Eid Under War, Hunger and Soaring Prices

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 27, 2026
No Feast, No Joy: Gazans Mark Eid Under War, Hunger and Soaring Prices
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Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat as Hajj Reaches Spiritual Peak Amid Intense Heat

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 26, 2026
Over 1.5 Million Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat as Hajj Reaches Spiritual Peak Amid Intense Heat
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IRGC shoots down MQ-9 drone after US strikes Iran; Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 26, 2026
IRGC shoots down MQ-9 drone after US strikes Iran; Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon
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‘Nuclear weapons are haram in Islam’: Iran representative in India says Tehran doesn’t want nukes

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 24, 2026
‘Nuclear weapons are haram in Islam’: Iran representative in India says Tehran doesn’t want nukes
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Attack on Iran put on hold after Gulf mediation; large scale assault if talks fail: Trump

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 19, 2026
Attack on Iran put on hold after Gulf mediation; large scale assault if talks fail: Trump
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Cuba warns US spinning ‘fraudulent case’ as pretext for INVASION

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 18, 2026
Cuba warns US spinning ‘fraudulent case’ as pretext for INVASION
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Strait of Hormuz now a 500-km operational ‘crescent’: IRGC Navy

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 13, 2026
Strait of Hormuz now a 500-km operational ‘crescent’: IRGC Navy
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‘Pay before you pass’: Iran formalizes Hormuz transit rules – how, which nations will get permits?

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 11, 2026
‘Pay before you pass’: Iran formalizes Hormuz transit rules – how, which nations will get permits?

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