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UAE and Japan Reaffirm Support for India’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts Amid Global Outreach

On May 23, 2025, the UAE and Japan expressed strong support for India's fight against terrorism during meetings with Indian multi-party delegations. These engagements, following the Pahalgam attack, are part of India's global outreach to highlight cross-border terrorism threats, particularly from Pakistan, and to strengthen international counter-terrorism cooperation.

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ಕುಂದಾಪುರದ ವಾಸತಿ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿರತೆಯ ಸಂಚಾರ: ಸಿಸಿಟಿವಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೆರೆಹಿಡಿದ ರೋಚಕ ದೃಶ್ಯ

ಕುಂದಾಪುರದ ಅಂಕದಕಟ್ಟೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಸಮೀಪದ ವಾಸತಿ ಪ್ರದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿರತೆಯೊಂದು ಸಂಚರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ದೃಶ್ಯ ಸಿಸಿಟಿವಿ ಕ್ಯಾಮೆರಾದಲ್ಲಿ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಘಟನೆ ಡಾ. ಜಾನ್ಸನ್ ಅವರ ಮನೆಯ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಕುಂದಾಪುರ ಸೈನ್ ಸೆಕ್ಯೂರಿಟಿಯ ಲೈವ್ ಮಾನಿಟರಿಂಗ್ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಮೂಲಕ ಇದು ದೃಢಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ನಿವಾಸಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಭೀತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಆತಂಕ ಮನೆಮಾಡಿದೆ.

Mangaluru-Native First Officer Clive Kunder Among Crew on Crashed Air India Flight AI171

First Officer Clive Kunder, a native of Mangaluru and based in Mumbai, was part of the crew aboard Air India Flight AI171, which crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12. With 1,100 hours of flying experience, he was assisting Captain Sumeet Sabharwal. A DGCA investigation into the crash is underway.

Air India Flight AI171 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad

On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed in a residential area near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport just five minutes after takeoff. With 242 onboard, emergency crews responded quickly; the DGCA has opened an investigation.

DPR Preparation Underway Soon for Bengaluru–Mangaluru High‑Speed Expressway

Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta announced the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has completed the tender process for the Bengaluru–Mangaluru high-speed corridor DPR. The four‑to‑eight‑lane, 335 km expressway via Hassan aims to cut 7–8‑hour travel time and boost commerce, port activity, tourism and regional development.

Rare 4th–6th Century Buddha Statue Discovered Near Kadri Temple, Mangaluru

During excavations at Kadri, Mangaluru, archaeologists unearthed a damaged 4th–6th century Buddha statue—approximately 68 cm tall in Padmasana pose—submerged in a temple pond. The head and right hand were missing. Three nearby rock-cut caves, likely ancient dwellings, underscore the site’s historical significance .

Home Ministry Orders NIA Probe into Mangaluru’s Suhas Shetty Murder

The Union Home Ministry has tasked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the May 1 killing of Hindu activist and former Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. Alleged to be a targeted attack by Popular Front of India (PFI) members, authorities have arrested 13–16 suspects and are probing a wider conspiracy.

St. Mary’s Island in Udupi Temporarily Closed to Tourists Amid Monsoon Safety Measures

The Udupi district administration has imposed a four-month ban on tourist entry to St. Mary’s Island, effective from May 16 to September 15, due to monsoon-related safety concerns. All adventure water sports are also suspended during this period. Barricades will be installed from June 1 to prevent access.

Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu Lead India's COVID-19 Case Surge

As of May 21, 2025, India reports 257 active COVID-19 cases, with Kerala (95), Tamil Nadu (66), and Maharashtra (56) leading. Experts attribute the rise to factors like the Omicron subvariant JN.1, increased travel, and climatic conditions. Most cases are mild, requiring no hospitalization.

Karnataka Suspends New Jan Aushadi Kendras temporarily in govt Hospitals

The Karnataka Health Department has temporarily halted the establishment of new Jan Aushadi Kendras within government hospital premises. This decision aims to address concerns regarding space constraints, operational challenges, and coordination with existing hospital services. The department plans to review and streamline the process before resuming the initiative.

Bengaluru–Mangaluru Day Trains Suspended for 154 Days from June 1 Due to Electrification Work

South Western Railway will suspend several daytime trains between Bengaluru and Mangaluru for 154 days starting June 1, 2025, to facilitate electrification of the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section. Affected services include the Gomateshwara, Weekly, and Karwar Express trains, impacting commuters and tourists during this period.