In a shocking incident near Gartikere in Shivamogga, a man named Raghavendra brutally attacked his friend Manjunath with an iron rod after a minor argument. The victim was trying to calm the accused who was under the influence of alcohol and mental stress. Manjunath suffered severe injuries to both his legs and head, and is currently in critical condition at McGann Hospital. Following the viral video of the incident, Ripponpet police arrested the accused. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/shivamogga/hosanagara-drunk-attack-man-critically-injured-in-brutal-highway-assault-by-friend-1225917.html

A shocking incident occurred in Alwar, Rajasthan, where a truck driver climbed onto the roof of his moving vehicle to dance, leaving the steering wheel unattended. The dangerous stunt, caught on video near Lohia Cross, caused panic among other commuters who had to reverse their vehicles to avoid a potential accident. The video has gone viral on social media, sparking public outrage and calls for the driver's immediate arrest for his irresponsible behavior on the highway. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/truck-driver-dangerous-dance-stunt-rajasthan-alwar-4199525

CJP founder Abhijit Deepke has extended support to a West Bengal student named Abdul, whose father was allegedly killed following their protest against the poor condition of a government school. Deepke alleged that BJP members attacked the family. He demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits and vowed to continue his 'School Theek Karo' campaign, which aims to audit infrastructure issues like drinking water and toilets in government schools across India. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/murder-of-students-father-who-raised-his-voice-against-the-poor-state-of-a-government-school-2268490

A 30-year-old Navy sailor, his wife, and their two minor children were found dead in their residence at Navy Nagar in Colaba, Mumbai. The sailor was found hanging, while the bodies of his wife and two children (a 3-year-old son and a 2-month-old daughter) were found on the bed. Police suspect the sailor committed suicide after poisoning his family. No suicide note was found at the scene, and an accidental death report has been filed at the Cuffe Parade police station. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/mumbai-navy-sailor-wife-and-two-children-die-mysteriously-2268489

Telugu Bigg Boss Season 7 winner Pallavi Prashanth has expressed disappointment over the prize money received. He alleged that out of the 35 lakh cash prize, 40% was deducted as GST. Furthermore, despite being told the car and necklace were gifts, 8.5 lakh for the car and 5 lakh for the jewelry were deducted from his winnings. He claims the organizers misled him, and the final amount received was much less than expected, sparking a debate on social media about the show's prize policies. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-former-winner-explains-how-much-money-did-winner-get-finally-1225929.html

CM D.K. Shivakumar visited Bhagamandala in Kodagu and offered prayers at the Bhagandeshwara temple. He attributed his rise to the CM post and the success of water rights struggles to his prayers at Talakaveri. He announced that all Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections would be completed by December. Additionally, he promised a special package for Kodagu rain damages, 10 lakh rupees grant for each Gram Panchayat, and the formation of Bharat Jodo youth units. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/cm-dk-shivakumar-in-kodagu-my-35-year-struggle-has-finally-paid-off-gvd/articleshow-tltfg8y

In a unique incident at the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Instagram user Shubhang Borkar used ChatGPT to find his lost footwear. Unable to locate his shoes among thousands of pairs outside the temple, he uploaded photos of his shoes and recorded videos of the shoe racks for the AI to analyze. The AI processed the images and successfully identified the exact location of his shoes on a specific rack. This event highlights how artificial intelligence can solve practical, everyday problems through visual analysis. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/ai-helped-find-a-lost-pair-of-slippers-at-the-temple-2268487

A tribute meeting was held in Kundapura for Gopal Shettigar, a senior CPIM leader and former member of Basrur Gram Panchayat. Shettigar, who also served as a director of Basrur VSSN, was remembered for his lifelong commitment to youth organizations and farmer-laborer movements. Senior party leaders like V. Narasimha and Mahabala Vaderahobali attended the event to honor his significant contributions to the party and society. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2268495

Naga Panchami will be celebrated on Monday, August 17, 2026. There is confusion regarding whether educational institutions will remain closed. According to the Karnataka government holiday list, Naga Panchami is not a public holiday, and schools will likely remain open unless local management decides otherwise. In states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it is a regional holiday. For Kendriya Vidyalayas, it is listed as a Restricted Holiday (RH). The festival holds significant importance for Hindus, especially during the Shravan month. https://kannada.news18.com/news/state/nagapanchami-2026-will-there-be-a-holiday-for-schools-and-colleges-on-august-17th-or-not-ach-2470952.html

The Ekanapuram Gram Sabha in Tamil Nadu has passed a resolution thanking Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for reportedly deciding to drop the Rs 27,000 crore Parandur Greenfield Airport project. While the government is yet to make an official announcement, the resolution reflects the local residents' long-standing opposition to the project, which they claim would destroy 12 lakes and over 900 acres of land. The project, initially proposed by the DMK government in 2022, faced intense protests from villagers and environmentalists. The TVK party, led by Vijay, had previously supported the protesters before coming to power. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/gram-sabha-thanks-cm-vijay-before-official-order-on-parandur-airport-4199718