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Beltangady: Five-year fugitive in Dharmasthala robbery case arrested in Bengaluru

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 11:01:52 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Aug 5: A warrant accused who had been evading court proceedings for nearly five years in connection with a criminal case registered at Dharmasthala police station has been arrested by police in Bengaluru.

The accused has been identified as Murthy alias Pintu (37), a resident of Bengaluru. He was wanted in connection with Dharmasthala police station case No. 65/2017, registered....

Trolley carrying Rs 48 lakh cash found at abandoned brick kiln in Bengal

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 10:56:40 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug. 5: A trolley containing more than Rs 48 lakh in cash was recovered from an abandoned brick kiln in Durgapur in West Bengal's West Burdwan district during a police raid, officials said on Wednesday.

The recovery was made on Tuesday night at a brick kiln in Chandradanga under the Faridpur Police Station limits while police were investigating a recent theft case.

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Gracian Rodrigues appointed associate PRO of Mysore diocese

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 10:39:31 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mysuru

Mysuru, Aug 5: Gracian Rodrigues has been appointed as the associate public relations officer (APRO) for the Diocese of Mysore.

The appointment order was officially issued by Francis Serrao SJ, bishop of Mysore, with the role coming into effect from Augus....

Waterlogging, poor hygiene plague Ponda's temporary fish market

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 10:08:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Ponda

Ponda, Aug 5: Waterlogging and unhygienic conditions at Ponda's temporary fish market have become a major concern for vendors and customers after heavy rainfall over the past few days inundated the premises, creating stagnant pools of water and raising fears of mosquito breeding.

The main Ponda fish market has remained shut for nearly two years for renovation, forcing vendors to operate from the basement parking ar....

J&K Police announce Rs 15 lakh reward to nab LeT militant in cop's murder

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 10:03:11 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Srinagar

Srinagar, Aug 5: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist allegedly involved in the killing of a policeman in Anantnag last month.

Police have put up posters at prominent public places across the Kashmir Valley seeking actionable information about LeT terrorist Mohammad Lateef Bhat, who is accused of shooting....

Kasargod: BJP worker found dead in pond near home; police suspect accidental drowning

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 09:55:26 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod

Kasargod, Aug 5: Sandeep Shetty alias Annu (44), son of Somaraja Shetty and a BJP worker from Kondevoor in Uppala, was found dead in a pond near his residence after he went missing while on his way to work. He was employed at a soda factory in Sharada Nagar, Uppala.

Sandeep had left home on Monday morning for work at the soda factory but failed to....

Manikandan's action drama titled 'Makkal Kaavalan'; first look unveiled

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 09:46:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Chennai

Chennai, Aug 5: The makers of actor K. Manikandan's upcoming action drama on Wednesday unveiled the title of the film as 'Makkal Kaavalan' and released its first-look poster, offering a glimpse of the much-awaited project.

The film marks the feature directorial debut of Santhosh Kumar and is jointly produced by Pa. Ranjith's Neelam Studios and Birla Studios.

Actor Vijay Sethup....

US revokes Brazilian envoy's visa amid deepening diplomatic row

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 09:43:31 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Washington

Washington, Aug 5: The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's Ambassador to the US, Maria Luiza Viotti, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries, according to US media reports.

A senior US State Department official said the move was in response to Brazil's decision last month to deny visas to two US diplomats and its continued withholding of approval for the Trump administration's....

Fifth day of St Lawrence Feast Novena celebrated at Bondel shrine with special prayers for peace

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 09:27:55 PM

Report:Meena Serrao Barboza

Photography :Stanley Bantwal

Mangaluru, Aug 5: The fifth day of the Novena in preparation for the Annual Feast of St Lawrence was observed with deep devotion and spiritual fervour at St Lawrence Church and Shrine, Bondel. The day's reflection centered on the theme, "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," calling the faithful to become instruments of peace, reconciliation, and love in their families, com....

Meta apologises for temporary restriction of PM Modi's Facebook post

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:56:02 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 5: Meta on Wednesday apologised for the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with the company's Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan saying the apology had been conveyed directly to Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

"I apologised to the minister on behalf of Meta for the error restricting PM Modi's post," Kaplan said in a....

Little stalls, big dreams: Saving Mangaluru’s Sunday bazaar

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:54:22 PM

By Lavanya S

In Mangaluru city, particularly around the State Bank and Town Hall areas, evicting street vendors and destroying their daily livelihoods has become a recurring pattern. Local authorities routinely remove these traders under the pretext that they obstruct urban aesthetics, cause traffic bottlenecks, and sell inferior goods. These actions have repeatedly triggered intense confrontations, street protes....

Delhi Police creates Green Corridor, helps liver transplant patient reach airport in 22 minutes

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:24:01 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 5: Delhi Traffic Police created a special Green Corridor to ensure the swift transfer of a liver transplant patient from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, enabling the patient to catch a flight to Hyderabad for an urgent surgery.

The operation was carried out on Tuesday evening for a patient identified as Chauhan, who required immediate transportation to the air....

Espanyol striker Kike Garcia ruled out after injury, to undergo surgery

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:20:24 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Madrid

Madrid, Aug 5: Espanyol have suffered a major blow ahead of the new La Liga season after veteran striker Kike Garcia was ruled out for the opening weeks of the campaign with a tendon injury that will require surgery.

The 36-year-old sustained the injury during Espanyol's pre-season friendly against English Championship side Middlesbrough on Saturday. Garcia, who previously played for the English club, was forced o....

NCP protests Congress post on Sunetra Pawar, demands unconditional apology

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:17:15 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 5: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Mahatma Gandhi statue near Mantralaya, demanding an unconditional public apology from the Congress over a controversial social media post that referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP National president Sunetra Pawar as "Gungi Gudiya" (mute doll).

NCP workers raised slogans such as "Gungi nahi, aandhi hai.......

Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker; Yemen condemns attack on Indian vessel

daijiworld.com — Wed, Aug 05 2026 08:14:10 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Sanaa

Sanaa, Aug 5: Yemen's Houthi group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the northern Red Sea, as it vowed to intensify its campaign against Saudi-linked shipping amid escalating regional tensions.

In a televised statement aired on Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the oil tanker Wafa was targeted with ballistic missiles off....