NCP Merger Decision Rests with Sunetra Pawar: Bhujbal

Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal states that the merger of NCP factions depends solely on Sunetra Pawar, who is set to become party president. Meanwhile, NCP (SP) chief Shashikant Shinde rules out internal discussions on unification.

US Open to Trump-Khamenei Meeting, Rubio Signals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates President Trump's willingness to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for dialogue, despite heightened military tensions and Trump's separate remarks on regime change.

Ranchi Police Arrest Two in Jewelry Theft Ring

Ranchi police arrested two men for stealing jewelry from homes and seized 200 grams of stolen gold and silver. The gang conducted surveillance before thefts and melted the stolen items.

MP Urges Action on Fake Job Traps for Karnataka Youth in Gulf

Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta raised concerns with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar about youth from coastal Karnataka being deceived by fake job agencies in Gulf and South Asian countries, urging enhanced safety measures and awareness campaigns.

Udupi Police Arrest 5 in Attempted Murder Case

Udupi Town police arrested five suspects in an attempted murder case following a violent assault on January 30. The accused were apprehended in Uttara Kannada, with a car and mobile phones seized.

Surat: Major Fire at City Light Area Apartment, No Injuries

A significant fire erupted at the Roongta Estella under-construction residential building in Surat's City Light area, sending thick smoke plumes visible for kilometers. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour with no injuries reported.

India Won't Buy More Russian Oil, US's Rubio Says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals India's commitment to avoid additional Russian oil purchases, aligning with Western sanctions aimed at curbing Moscow's energy revenue amid the Ukraine conflict.

Karnataka Minister Seeks Rubber MSP from Union Govt

Dakshina Kannada district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, demanding a Minimum Support Price for rubber to aid struggling farmers facing market instability and poverty.

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