Manikanta

Samson Raj

The performance at the recent World Athletics Relays turned out to be underwhelming, with none of the five Indian teams securing qualification for next year’s World Championships.

Responding to queries from TOI readers as part of Mission Admission campaign, vice-chancellor of Osmania University, Kumar M, says the future will belong to students who can adapt and are willing to learn

Karnataka swimmers dominated the Khelo India Tribal Games, securing over 20 medals. Manikanta L led the charge with eight gold and one silver, inspired by Olympian Sajan Prakash and his father's unwavering support. While Manikanta aims for the Asian Games, other swimmers like Nidhi S are prioritizing education due to career uncertainties in the sport.

Manikanta L secured his third Khelo India Tribal Games gold in the 200m individual medley, while Anjali Munda claimed her second gold. Host state Chhattisgarh's Anushka Bhagat earned a silver. Injured athletes from Assam and Mizoram also triumphed in weightlifting, showcasing remarkable resilience at the inaugural event.

A gas delivery agent in Visakhapatnam has been apprehended for swindling customers during the LPG crisis. Y Appa Rao allegedly collected OTPs, empty cylinders, and cash, promising refilled deliveries but instead selling the cylinders at inflated prices. Police recovered three cylinders and are continuing their investigation into the 42 diverted cylinders and cash.

A tragic pilgrimage to Kashi turned fatal for three women in Devanahalli after their vehicle collided with a speeding truck. In a separate incident near Medahalli, three men lost their lives when their mini goods vehicle crashed into a parked truck. Both accidents resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, casting a shadow over weekend travel.

Three individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the suicide of a journalism student in Jolarpet, Tamil Nadu. The deceased, a 21-year-old student named Thotasri Manikanta, had jumped from a moving train. The suspects, who are relatives of Manikanta's classmate Anu, had assaulted him and warned him to end his relationship with her. After the incident, Manikanta took a train to Anantapur and is believed to have jumped from the train in Jolarpet. The police apprehended the suspects based on statements from Manikanta's mother and Anu.

The 21-year-old Manikanta HH demonstrated his exceptional speed by clocking an impressive time of 10.23 seconds, securing victory in heat number 3 and securing his spot in the final of the National Open Athletics Championships.

HH Manikanta won the gold medal in the men's 100m final at the National Open Athletics Championships, but was unable to break the national record. Manikanta, a Services athlete from Udupi, finished in 10.42s, ahead of teammate Nikhil Patil. The 21-year-old expressed satisfaction with his performance and set his sights on the National Games.

A 43-year-old man who was found dead near his house in Jayanagar I Block, south Bengaluru, last week was allegedly killed by a neighbour after he asked the latter to send his wife to him for engaging in sex, Siddapura police said.

Nine men were arrested on charges of murdering a 19-year-old labourer during a fight over Rs 1,200 on January 4 night.

Hari Durga Manikanta scored 96 runs and M Mokshagna took four wickets to help hosts GoSports Juniors XI beat Raju Cricket Academy XI, Palvoncha by 21 runs in the GoSports Little Champs under-14 cup tournament in Vijayawada on Wednesday.

A man was murdered in broad daylight at Samalkota in Kakinada district on Sunday. Talati Siva (25) was a mason by profession and had an alleged illicit relationship with the wife one Manikanta who is a tile worker.

A RRR-fame choreography team member was arrested on Friday after he pushed a 45-year-old security guard to his death from the third floor of a lodge in upscale Banjara Hills’ Indira Nagar area on Thursday night.

A 32-year-old jobless youth, who hired two supari killers for Rs 1 crore to murder his father over a property issue, has landed in police custody.

An argument broke out between a 21-year-old salesman and an excise constable after the former asked the later to use his mobile phone to make a call at Meerpet late night on Sunday. The argument which aggraved into a group clash, led to death of the salesman.

HYDERABAD/PATNA: Ten days after Manikanta was kidnapped for ransom, Sujata heard her three-year-old son's voice for the first time on Tuesday.

Manikanta Hoblidhar, competing for SSCB, secured the 100m title at the Indian Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi. He finished in 10.19s, bettering his own meet record of 10.23s. Hoblidhar narrowly missed the national record of 10.18s by a mere 0.01s, showcasing a powerful final performance.