Udayavani, launched in January 1970 by T. Mohandas Pai and T. Satish U Pai, is a Kannada daily published by Manipal Media Network Ltd. (MMNL).

With editions from Manipal, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hubballi, Davanagere, and Gulbarga,[1] it reaches a combined circulation of over 300,000 copies.

[2] Known as the leading newspaper in coastal Karnataka, Udayavani also has a strong presence in Bengaluru and other regions, enjoying wide readership and brand recognition among readers and advertisers.

MMNL, established in 1948, has grown from a small printer in Manipal to a key media player in Karnataka's print and digital spheres.

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