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A devastating incident at Alvekodi Beach saw ten family members drown while collecting clams due to strong currents. One person remains missing, and three are hospitalized. The group, from Shirali village, was caught off guard by a sudden surge in water levels, exacerbated by recent heavy rains and rough seas. Authorities are continuing search efforts.

Tension flared in Bhatkal's Murinakatta after a disputed religious structure was rebuilt. Muslim community members objected, leading to a confrontation where some allegedly tried to dismantle the shrine. Police intervened with a lathi charge to restore order. Hindu groups condemned the youths' actions, alleging attempts to disrupt harmony, and planned protests.

Karnataka has received approval for 1,122 additional medical seats following a decision by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 15. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil announced that the expansion includes undergraduate and postgraduate seats supported by Rs 495 crore and Rs 541 crore grants, respectively, totaling Rs 1,090 crore. The move aims to strengthen medical education and benefit multiple districts across the state, marking a record allocation for healthcare capacity enhancement efforts.

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are revolutionizing naval operations and civilian sectors with their stealth, persistence, and risk reduction capabilities. Navies are investing heavily in these platforms for surveillance, mine warfare, and reconnaissance, while also finding dual-use applications in disaster response and oceanographic research.

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha urges new priests to live a life of sacrifice, closeness to people

Vice-Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed as the chief of the Indian Navy's strategically vital western naval command. He succeeds Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who is set to become the next Navy chief. Vatsayan, a specialist in gunnery and missile systems, brings extensive command and operational experience to this crucial role.

Miss India Sadhvi Sail gets a grand, emotional welcomeMiss India Sadhvi Sail gets a grand, emotional welcome

The researchers tied to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace programs have died or disappeared in recent years. While a federal investigation is on, these cases appear to echo a broader global pattern — one that remains difficult to explain and even harder to conclusively link