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Bantwal: Teerthesh Shetty selected for World Athletics Relays in Botswana

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 10:15:20 PM

Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Apr 24: Teerthesh Shetty, a resident of Koyila village in Bantwal taluk, has been selected to represent India in the men's 4x400m relay at the World Athletics Relays championship. The prestigious event is scheduled to be held on May 2 in Botswana, South Africa.

An alumnus of Alva's College, Moodbidri, Teerthesh is cu....

MRPL posts sharp rise in annual profit; board approves FY26 results

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 10:12:17 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Apr 24: The board of directors of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary company of ONGC and Schedule “A” Mini Ratna Category I Company during its 274th meeting held on April 24 approved it’s standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4 FY 2025-26) and Year (FY 2025-26) ended March 31, 2026.

Financial highlights for the fourth quarter Q4 FY 2025-26 (Q4 FY 2024-25):<....

Meghalaya police bust vehicle theft racket involving minors near Bangladesh border

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 10:00:07 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Shillong

Shillong, Apr 25: Meghalaya Police have busted a vehicle theft network allegedly involving minors and recovered two stolen scooters from West Jaintia Hills district near the Bangladesh border, officials said.

The breakthrough came during an investigation into the theft of a scooty from Ialong Civil Hospital in Jowai town.

Daijiworld Media Network – Washington

Washington, Apr 24: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said the controversial “gold card” visa programme proposed by President Donald Trump has received its first approval, with hundreds of other applicants reportedly in the pipeline.

Speaking at a congressional committee hearing, Lutnick said one person has so far been approved under the programme, which offers wealthy foreigners the o....

Aamir calls visit to Arijit Singh after retirement decision a ‘lifetime experience’

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:50:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 24: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has opened up about his recent visit to singer Arijit Singh’s home in Murshidabad following the latter’s announcement of retirement from playback singing, calling it an “amazing, lifetime experience”.

Aamir said he was deeply moved by the visit and had even urged Arijit to reconsider stepping away from singing for Hindi films.

Daijiworld Media Network – Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Apr 24: With malaria continuing to pose a seasonal health risk, Fernandez Hospital has urged pregnant women and families to remain vigilant, warning that infection during pregnancy can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby.

Medical experts said pregnancy increases vulnerability to malaria due to reduced immunity, with Plasmodium falciparum considered particularly dangerous beca....

Sai Sudharsan becomes fastest batter to 2,000 IPL runs

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:49:41 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Apr 24: Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan etched his name in the IPL record books on Friday by becoming the fastest batter to complete 2,000 runs in the tournament.

The left-hander reached the milestone during Gujarat Titans’ clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, achieving the feat in just 47 innings and surpassing Chris Gayle, who had taken 48 innings.....

Goa HC grants interim medical bail to accused in Mopa airport Ganja seizure case

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:49:10 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji

Panaji, Apr 25: The Bombay High Court at Goa has granted interim medical bail to an accused arrested in connection with the seizure of over 23 kg of Ganja at Mopa Airport, allowing temporary release to undergo angioplasty.

The court granted relief on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 with sureties, subject to strict conditions, while directing the accused to submit hospital records relating to treatment.

Father Muller hospital inaugurates advanced IVUS and Rotablator cardiac technologies

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:45:06 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Apr 24: In a significant stride toward advancing cardiac care, the department of cardiology at Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) inaugurated two state-of-the-art technologies—Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging (IVUS) and the Rotablator system for rotational atherectomy—at its Cath Lab on Friday.

The newly installed equipment was blessed and commissioned by the director of Father Muller Charitable Ins....

One dead, eight injured after accident at under-construction site in Mumbai

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:44:45 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 24: A 25-year-old man was killed and eight others injured after a tragic accident at an under-construction site in Bhandup (West) late on Wednesday night, with police booking the developer for alleged negligence.

The deceased was identified as Bhalchandra Ganesh Palle. All eight injured persons are reported to be in stable condition.

Daijiworld Media Network – Tehran

Tehran, Apr 24: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Pakistan as part of a regional tour amid ongoing mediation efforts aimed at easing tensions between Iran and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed on Friday.

The official IRNA news agency said Araghchi will begin the tour on Friday evening, visiting Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow for bilateral consultations and discussions o....

20 sentenced to life in Assam lynching case of Nilotpal Das, Abhijeet Nath

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:34:32 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Guwahati

Guwahati, Apr 24: A district and sessions court in Assam’s Nagaon on Friday sentenced 20 persons to life imprisonment in the 2018 mob lynching of two Guwahati youths, Nilotpal Das and Abhijeet Nath, in Karbi Anglong district.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on each of the convicts. It had convicted them earlier this week while reserving the quantum of sentence for Friday.

Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji

Panaji, Apr 24: Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar was arrested on Friday, April 24, in Himachal Pradesh for making offensive and derogatory remarks....

Three killed as fresh Kuki-Naga violence erupts in Manipur’s Ukhrul

daijiworld.com — Fri, Apr 24 2026 09:00:14 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Guwahati

Guwahati, Apr 24: Fresh violence between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district claimed three lives on Friday, while several others, including civilians, were reported injured.

Two of those killed were from the Kuki community, while the third was a Tangkhul Naga village volunteer, amid conflicting claims from both sides over how the violence erupted.

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 24: In an unprecedented regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) with immediate effect and said it will approach the High Court for winding up of the bank.

The central bank said the action was taken under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, citing serious governance concerns, violations of licensing conditions....