WORLD
G7 foreign ministers call on Iran to stop arming and supporting Yemen’s Houthi group.
Russia-Ukraine war continues, with fresh Russian attacks reported in several Ukrainian regions.
UN General Assembly discussions focus on conflicts, energy security, climate change, trade and artificial intelligence.
Air-traffic control problems disrupt flights in parts of the northeastern United States.
INDIA
More than 2 million names have reportedly been removed from Odisha’s electoral rolls during the special revision process.
Two workers were killed after a fire broke out at a tyre-oil factory in Uttar Pradesh.
India and Japan are set to face each other in a T20 international match today.
KARNATAKA
Heavy rain causes waterlogging and traffic disruption across several parts of Bengaluru.
Karnataka Assembly witnesses a political dispute over the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram.
Teachers protest in Bengaluru against the proposal to introduce artificial intelligence as an alternative to a third language in some high schools.
MUMBAI
Mumbai and neighbouring areas remain under a spell of rain and thunderstorms, with authorities advising caution.
Bombay High Court takes note of concerns over noise and air pollution during Ganesh festival processions.
Preparations intensify for Anant Chaturdashi, with special local train services planned for devotees and commuters.
UDUPI
Heavy rain is expected in parts of Udupi and the coastal Karnataka region over the coming days.
Rescue personnel and locals successfully saved a driver and a three-year-old child after a car fell into a river in Udupi.
Former Karnataka minister B. Ramanath Rai is recovering after a road accident in Karkala taluk.
DAKSHINA KANNADA
The proposal to rename Dakshina Kannada district as Mangaluru district has received in-principle approval from the Karnataka Cabinet; public suggestions and objections are expected to be invited.
Demand grows for a clear roadmap to implement Tulu as an additional official administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Discussions continue over dredging the Netravathi and Phalguni rivers and their estuaries to support navigation and the fishing community.
