Morning Digest | PM Modi stresses need to de-escalate situation in West Asia in call with Netanyahu; regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards, and more
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PM Modi stresses need to de-escalate situation in call with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated their call for the immediate release of all hostages and continued humanitarian assistance.
Aattam top film, Kantara’s Rishab the best actor as regional movies steal the show at National Film Awards
The National Film Awards for 2022, announced on Friday, was dominated by regional movies, with Aattam (The Play) in Malayalam being adjudged the Best Feature Film. Rishab Shetty won the Best Actor award for his role in Kantara (Kannada), and Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh shared the Best Actress award for Thiruchitrambalam (Tamil) and Kutch Express (Gujarati) respectively.
IMA demands overhaul of working and living conditions of resident doctors
The IMA put forth five demands, including a thorough overhaul of the working and living conditions of resident doctors and a Central law to check violence against healthcare professionals at workplaces.
Election Commission announces Assembly poll dates for J&K and Haryana
Eighty-six participants from 11 countries will descend on Kolahalamedu in scenic Wagamon, nestled along the Western Ghats, for a five-day paragliding competition beginning on March 19.
Deputy CM Shivakumar plans to revise Cauvery water tariff by one paise per litre to address mounting losses.
Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode to be demolished for a modern multipurpose complex with advanced facilities and amenities.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year with temperatures exceeding 35°C, dry air and no clouds forecasted.
Vivek Atray's inspiring journey from civil servant to motivational speaker, author, and sports enthusiast resonates with the youth. He released his new and fifth book The Middle of Everything in March
BJP infighting intensifies with Lingayat community conventions planned by rival camps in Karnataka.
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.