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Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Mangaluru Man Duped Of Rs 2.07 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.

Gang rivalry suspected in Mangaluru rowdy-sheeter murder

Gang rivalry suspected in Mangaluru rowdy-sheeter murder

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 46-year-old rowdy-sheeter, Arif alias Tablet Arif, was murdered in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive behind the attack.

Police Inspector Suspended Over Inappropriate Behaviour Allegations in Mangaluru

Police Inspector Suspended Over Inappropriate Behaviour Allegations in Mangaluru

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A police inspector in Mangaluru has been suspended following the emergence of audio and video clips suggesting inappropriate behaviour towards a woman. An inquiry is underway, with the Karnataka State Women's Commission also involved.

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Six Held for Allegedly Supplying Drugs to Students in Mangaluru

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested six individuals in two separate incidents for allegedly selling narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro weed ganja, to college students and young women.

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Online Gambling Scam Uses Impersonated Mangaluru Police Website

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A fraudulent website impersonating the Mangaluru city police was used to deceive individuals into online gambling schemes, prompting a police investigation and public warnings.

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Mangaluru Police Seize MDMA, Arrest Three in Drug Raid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, following a raid by the City Crime Branch police, resulting in the seizure of MDMA and other items.

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Bomb Threat at Mangaluru School Triggers Security Operation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A bomb threat email sent to Lourdes Central School in Mangaluru triggered a security operation, with police and bomb disposal squads searching the premises.

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Recipe: Manisha's Pelekai Or Jackfruit Dosa

Rediff.com12 hours ago

In many Karnataka homes, a fragrant ripe jackfruit dosa, lovingly called Pelekai Polo, is fried up. Some families refer to this dosa as Ponsa Polo.

'IPL Has Changed The Mindset Of India's Domestic Cricketers'

'IPL Has Changed The Mindset Of India's Domestic Cricketers'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Senior batter Karun Nair believes that the hyper aggressive batting which was on display in IPL 2026 will reshape the mindset of batters across domestic competitions.

Vijay breaks protocol, spontaneous public engagement goes viral

Vijay breaks protocol, spontaneous public engagement goes viral

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay recently broke from protocol by stopping his convoy on the East Coast Road to interact directly with the public, an event that quickly went viral. This follows another recent viral moment where he was seen driving his own SUV to a temple in Karnataka.

Goa Police Nab Karnataka Murder Accused On Train

Goa Police Nab Karnataka Murder Accused On Train

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Goa railway police successfully apprehended a man wanted in a murder case in Karnataka, acting on intelligence inputs about his travel on the Hazrat Nizamuddin Express. The suspect, Prashant Kumar Bhandari, was arrested at Margao railway station.

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Rediff.com1 days ago

Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.

A Green Banana Adventure

A Green Banana Adventure

Rediff.com7 days ago

It took years and years to bump into a green banana and learn how to eat it.

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Become a bitter gourd fan instantly...

'Ideologically, D K Shivakumar Is Rather RSS-ish'

'Ideologically, D K Shivakumar Is Rather RSS-ish'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

'Shivakumar's relationship with the BJP and the RSS is not adversarial in the way Siddaramaiah's has been.' 'Siddaramaiah has publicly attacked the RSS on record; Shivakumar has made no such statement at any point.' 'He vociferously defended the Karnataka government's celebration of Ram temple consecration with RSS-ish arguments.'

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Police Investigate Alleged Attack On Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Bus and Lorry Collision in Karnataka Leaves Nine Injured

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A bus and lorry collided near Gurupura in Karnataka, resulting in injuries to nine people. The accident is suspected to be due to the lorry driver's negligence, and an investigation is underway.

Court Orders Rape Accused To Pay Monthly Support

Court Orders Rape Accused To Pay Monthly Support

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The High Court of Karnataka has directed a petitioner accused of repeated rape on false promise of marriage to pay Rs 75,000 monthly towards the sustenance of the victim and their 10-month-old child, while granting an interim stay on further criminal proceedings against him.

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Gadkari Threat Case: Two Get 5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A special court in Nagpur sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment for allegedly making threat calls to Union minister Nitin Gadkari in 2023 from a jail in Karnataka.

Man Gets Life for 2022 Dakshina Kannada Murder

Man Gets Life for 2022 Dakshina Kannada Murder

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A court in Mangaluru sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of a 47-year-old man in Dakshina Kannada district in 2022, following a trial that presented evidence of financial enmity between the accused and the victim.

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Karnataka Government Considers Sustainable Data Centre Policy to Address Environmental Impact

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Karnataka government is reviewing its data centre policy to prioritise sustainability due to concerns about the significant water and energy consumption of data centres. The government is exploring coastal locations like Mangaluru for future data centre development and focusing on smaller-scale data centres.

How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

How Gaurav Gill Conquered The South India Rally

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gaurav Gill marked his return to rally action with a dominant performance at the 49th South India Rally, showcasing his skill and precision.

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

How RPF Busted Bihar Gang Drugging and Robbing Train Passengers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended a gang from Bihar accused of drugging and robbing train passengers on the Malabar Express. The suspects were caught with stolen valuables and sedatives.

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

5 Recipes Where A Banana Leaf Creates Magic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Utilising banana leaves in cooking is a technique used for centuries across India and other parts of the world too

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Recipe: Sunita's Carrot Halwa Laddoos

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.

Landslide Halts Bengaluru-Mangaluru Traffic on NH-75

Landslide Halts Bengaluru-Mangaluru Traffic on NH-75

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A landslide triggered by continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on National Highway 75 near Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, halting vehicular movement between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Authorities are working to clear the debris and restore traffic flow.

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.

Siddaramaiah Calls for Ethical AI Use, Protecting Artists in AVGC-XR

Siddaramaiah Calls for Ethical AI Use, Protecting Artists in AVGC-XR

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of ethical AI usage, intellectual property protection, and fair compensation in the AVGC-XR sector, advocating for AI to enhance human creativity rather than replace artists.

8 arrested in murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru

8 arrested in murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindu activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city.

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India is well-stocked with inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), to deal with short-term disruptions as the war intensifies in West Asia, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

NIA to probe murder of Hindu activist by PFI men in Mangaluru

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Citing a home ministry communique in this regard, the sources said the accused involved in the murder case are allegedly members of the Popular Front of India, a banned outfit.

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

'When we looked outside, we saw a missile'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Indians returning from the Middle East share their experiences of fear and uncertainty as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran disrupts travel and daily life, leaving many stranded and facing financial strain.

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad has brought back all traumatic memories.

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

National record holder pole vaulter, coach face humiliation; forced to pay to travel with kits

Shivakumar in Delhi, Sidda awaits invite ahead of Dec 14 rally

Shivakumar in Delhi, Sidda awaits invite ahead of Dec 14 rally

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated he would only travel to New Delhi if formally invited, while Deputy CM D K Shivakumar visited Delhi for a wedding and party event. The two leaders have recently tried to dispel rumors of a leadership change. Shivakumar is also planning a 'Vote Chori' campaign event in Delhi.

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses speculation of a power struggle within the Congress party and addresses concerns regarding the Hate Speech Bill.

Mangaluru Celebrates The God Of New Beginnings

Mangaluru Celebrates The God Of New Beginnings

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Two prominent organisations, the Hindu Yuva Sene and the Keshav Smriti Samvardhana Samithi, have a pivotal role in shaping Mangaluru's Ganesh Utsav celebrations.

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The food delivery platform sector in India employed 1.37 million workers in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3 per cent, estimates a new report released by the Delhi-based think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

'I Want To Achieve What Lin Dan Did For China'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If there's no financial support, talent doesn't get a chance to blossom.'

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

PIX: Navi Mumbai airport sees first arrivals, departures

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Nearly three decades after the ambitious project was first conceived to decongest the existing airport in the financial capital, the greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport became a reality on Thursday as an IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru landed on the tarmac at 8 am amid a traditional water cannon salute.