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Karnataka withdraws 2022 hijab ban order, allows limited traditional symbols in schoolsFirst export vessel from Mangaluru yard marks big leap for shipbuilding; 6,000 jobs, global orders in sightTamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes as AIADMK splits DMK abstainsStrait of Hormuz now a 500-km operational ‘crescent’: IRGC NavyUrdu Academy Jeddah felicitates CBSE toppers at literary and cultural eventMangaluru takes aim at national glory with mega shooting championship‘Pay before you pass’: Iran formalizes Hormuz transit rules – how, which nations will get permits?‘Avoid gold, cut fuel…’: Modi’s 7 appeals triggers row; opp says govt shifting burden to citizensMangaluru-Gulf air connectivity collapse leaves thousands of expats in distress‘I see a saffron surge in Karnataka’: PM Modi signals BJP expansion across South India

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Mangaluru Children Face Rising Fatty Liver Risk, Doctors Sound Alarm
Featured Stories Mangaluru–Udupi
Mangaluru Children Face Rising Fatty Liver Risk, Doctors Sound Alarm
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Mangaluru Airport Expands Network; More Gulf, Domestic Flights Added
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Mangaluru Airport Expands Network; More Gulf, Domestic Flights Added
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Redefining the Purpose of News in Noisy Times
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Redefining the Purpose of News in Noisy Times
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New Airlines, New Hopes: India’s Aviation Sector Gears Up for a 2026 Reset
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New Airlines, New Hopes: India’s Aviation Sector Gears Up for a 2026 Reset
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World-Class Terminals, Third-World Exits: India’s Airport Connectivity Crisis
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World-Class Terminals, Third-World Exits: India’s Airport Connectivity Crisis
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Skyward Bound: Mangaluru Eyes Permanent Wings for Coastal Tourism
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Skyward Bound: Mangaluru Eyes Permanent Wings for Coastal Tourism
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In the news Karnataka
Only 17% engineering graduates employable in Karnataka; 83% struggle for jobs
Only 17% engineering graduates employable in Karnataka; 83% struggle for jobs
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • May 2, 2026

Bengaluru: Just 17% of engineering graduates in Karnataka are employable, according to a report by the state’s Engineering Education Transformation Committee, highlighting a serious skills and jobs mismatch. The panel—led…

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In the news Mangaluru–Udupi
NRI student from Dakshina Kannada dies after collapsing during basketball match in Saudi Arabia
NRI student from Dakshina Kannada dies after collapsing during basketball match in Saudi Arabia
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • May 2, 2026

Dammam: A tragic incident has claimed the life of a young Indian expatriate from coastal Karnataka in Saudi Arabia after he collapsed while playing basketball during a school tournament, according…

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In the news Mangaluru–Udupi
Mangaluru to begin alternate-day water supply from May 4 – here’s area-wise schedule
Mangaluru to begin alternate-day water supply from May 4 – here’s area-wise schedule
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • May 1, 2026

Facing a sharp drop in water availability due to the halt in inflow from the Netravati River and declining levels at the Thumbe Vented Dam, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC)…

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Focus India
Commercial LPG price hiked again by Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder: check new rates in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
Commercial LPG price hiked again by Rs 993 per 19-kg cylinder: check new rates in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • May 1, 2026

State-owned oil marketing companies in India have sharply increased the price of 19-kg commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹993, with the revised rates coming into effect from Friday,…

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Focus India
Exit polls predict BJP win in Assam; tight Bengal fight; DMK to return in TN, UDF leads in Kerala
Exit polls predict BJP win in Assam; tight Bengal fight; DMK to return in TN, UDF leads in Kerala
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 29, 2026

Exit polls on Wednesday projected a strong victory for the BJP in Assam and a closely contested battle in West Bengal, with some surveys giving the saffron party an edge…

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In the news Mangaluru–Udupi
Coastal Karnataka on edge: Proposed nuclear plant in Uttara Kannada triggers fresh anxiety
Coastal Karnataka on edge: Proposed nuclear plant in Uttara Kannada triggers fresh anxiety
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 29, 2026

Karwar: A wave of unease is sweeping through parts of Coastal Karnataka, particularly in Bavikeri and surrounding villages of Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada, following reports of a proposed nuclear…

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Focus India
Indian aviation nears standstill: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet warn of operational halt
Indian aviation nears standstill: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet warn of operational halt
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 28, 2026

New Delhi: India’s leading carriers have cautioned that the aviation sector is under severe financial strain and could be forced to halt operations if urgent relief is not provided. In…

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In Memoriam NRI
NRI from Mangaluru dies in UAE accident; KCF leads community support effort
NRI from Mangaluru dies in UAE accident; KCF leads community support effort
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 28, 2026

Abu Dhabi: An Indian expatriate from Mangaluru has passed away in a tragic road accident in the UAE, prompting an outpouring of support from the community and local volunteer groups.…

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Focus Karnataka
Left out of voter rolls? Karnataka CEO explains how ‘unmapped’ voters can get included
Left out of voter rolls? Karnataka CEO explains how ‘unmapped’ voters can get included
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 28, 2026

Bengaluru: Amid growing concern over Karnataka’s ongoing voter mapping exercise, Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar has reassured citizens that those left “unmapped” can still secure their place in the electoral…

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In the news Karnataka
Karnataka unveils 8-point education reform plan: CM targets stronger govt schools
Karnataka unveils 8-point education reform plan: CM targets stronger govt schools
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • April 28, 2026

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an ambitious eight-point reform roadmap aimed at transforming government schools and colleges across Karnataka, with a focus on improving quality, access, and student outcomes.…

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Strait of Hormuz now a 500-km operational ‘crescent’: IRGC Navy

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  • 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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Iranian forces strike US vessels in swift retaliation for tanker attack

  • By CD Web Desk
  • May 8, 2026
Iranian forces strike US vessels in swift retaliation for tanker attack
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Iran’s Foreign Minister in Russia for close consultations on international issues

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 27, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister in Russia for close consultations on international issues
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Iran warns of decisive response if illegal US naval blockade continues

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  • April 25, 2026
Iran warns of decisive response if illegal US naval blockade continues
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Iran raises alarm at UN over US misuse of Arab states’ soil and airspace for aggression

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  • April 23, 2026
Iran raises alarm at UN over US misuse of Arab states’ soil and airspace for aggression
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If they attack, you choose the enemy target and we will strike: IRGC to Iranian people

  • By CD Web Desk
  • April 22, 2026
If they attack, you choose the enemy target and we will strike: IRGC to Iranian people
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Trump credits Pakistan for Iran ceasefire extension; Islamabad eyes diplomatic gains

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  • April 22, 2026
Trump credits Pakistan for Iran ceasefire extension; Islamabad eyes diplomatic gains

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    May 13, 2026
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    May 13, 2026
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