The Souharda Sangha Geleyara Balaga Banglegudde celebrated the 80th Independence Day at the Geleyara Balaga grounds in Karkala on August 15. The flag hoisting was performed by former municipal member Ashok Shetty. The event included felicitation of students who achieved excellence in music, dance, sports, and education. Various sports competitions were also organized for students and the general public, attended by several local dignitaries. https://www.varthabharati.in/DakshinaKannada/banglegudde-independence-day-celebration-by-the-sauharda-sangha-friends-association-2268445

Police in Balehonnur, Narasimharajapura, took two youths into custody for consuming marijuana and behaving suspiciously in public. The individuals, identified as Mohammed Aman and Mohammed Arbaz, were caught during a police patrol. Medical examinations confirmed drug consumption, leading to the registration of separate cases at the Balehonnur police station for further legal action. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chikmagalur/crime/kn/nr-pura-two-youths-arrested-for-smoking-cannabis-1284866

Bangladesh created history by defeating Australia by 9 wickets in a Test match at Darwin. This victory significantly impacted the WTC 2025-27 points table. While Australia remains at the top with 77.78 PCT, South Africa is close behind at 75 PCT. Bangladesh moved up to the 4th position with 66.67 PCT. India currently holds the 5th spot but can improve its standing to the 4th position if they secure a 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka. https://kannada.news18.com/news/sports/wtc-2025-27-australia-s-top-spot-under-threat-here-s-the-latest-points-table-mbr-ws-b-2470845.html

Software engineer Gaurav Sen, founder of InterviewReady, has developed an AI-based system to tackle Bengaluru's pothole problem. Using a car's dashcam, GPS, and accelerometer, the AI detects potholes, records their size and location, and differentiates them from speed breakers. Most significantly, it cross-references detected potholes with 2,900 government contract records to identify the specific contractor and official responsible, automatically generating a geo-tagged complaint letter. This innovation aims to increase accountability and reduce corruption in road maintenance. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/bengaluru-urban/bengaluru-engineer-gaurav-sen-has-developed-an-ai-technology-to-detect-potholes-gkn/articleshow-35gzh17

An event titled 'Guru Vandana and Gejje Pooje' was organized in Kalaburagi by Sanskar Bharati and Nupura Sanskriti. Dr. Shashidhar Narendra emphasized that dance is not just entertainment but a medium to introduce Indian culture and values to children, fostering discipline and concentration. Senior artists Sunanda Salavadagi and Sunanda Kulkarni were honored during the ceremony, which also featured musical and dance performances by students. https://www.varthabharati.in/kalaburagi/kalaburagi-dance-is-an-important-art-medium-introduced-by-indian-culture-dr-shasidhar-narendra-2268443

Government hospitals in Gadag district, particularly the Holealur Primary Health Centre, are facing a severe shortage of essential medicines for the past three months. Patients from over 20 surrounding villages are struggling as antibiotics, pediatric syrups, and injections are unavailable. While health officials attribute the shortage to supply chain issues at government stores and claim to be purchasing stock externally, the ground reality shows patients being forced to buy medicines from private shops. This has led to daily arguments between hospital staff and frustrated patients. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/gadag/government-hospitals-face-critical-medicine-shortage-patients-suffer-amid-official-negligence-1225857.html

Saba Ali Pataudi, daughter of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, recently discussed her family's religious upbringing. She revealed that her mother converted to Islam after marriage, which is why there was no temple in their house. While the children were taught about Islamic traditions like Ramzan, they were never forced to follow any specific religion. Saba mentioned that she identifies as spiritual and follows Islam, viewing all religions as connecting to a single source of energy. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/relationship/saba-pataudi-says-mom-sharmila-tagore-guided-them-in-islam-there-was-no-temple-or-hindu-religion-suc/articleshow-sggx9s2

Flipkart is offering a massive 87% discount on Mivi DuoPods Infinity TWS earbuds, bringing the price down from ₹4,499 to just ₹599. The earbuds feature up to 70 hours of battery life, 3D Sound, AI-ENC for noise reduction during calls, and a dedicated Game Mode. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 and Voice Assist. Customers are advised to check final pricing and terms on Flipkart before purchasing as e-commerce prices are subject to change. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/technology/mivi-earbuds-rs-4499-tws-earbuds-now-just-rs-599-on-flipkart-393977

The article suggests five ideal low-maintenance plants for small apartment balconies that enhance aesthetics and purify the air. These include Money Plant, Snake Plant, Peace Lily, Pothos, and Schefflera. Besides being decorative, these plants are believed to bring positive energy and peace, making even a small balcony feel like a lush mini-garden. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/life/5-best-plants-for-your-small-apartment-balcony-74elflx

Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his 24-year-old son Abu Sufian were shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's Nadia district. The attack occurred when they were returning home in their car. Masked attackers on a motorcycle and an auto-rickshaw intercepted the vehicle and fired multiple rounds at close range. Both victims were declared dead at the hospital. The incident has caused political tension in the area, with supporters alleging a breakdown of law and order. Police have registered a case and suspect political rivalry as the motive. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/india-news/west-bengal-congress-leader-anisur-rahman-and-son-shot-dead-while-returning-home-in-car/articleshow-4xyfig1