The Indian women's hockey team played out a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup match in Amstelveen. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored for India, giving them a 2-1 lead in the first half. China equalized through penalty strokes and corners. A controversial decision in the final quarter denied India a penalty corner, leading to frustration from coach Sjoerd Marijne. India will face South Africa in their next match on July 18. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/other-sports/india-china-women-hockey-world-cup-draw-4199801

Students in Jharkhand have been protesting for 23 days against alleged irregularities in job recruitment exams. In Ranchi, protesters burnt effigies of CM Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi, and Tejashwi Yadav during a torchlight procession from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Bollywood actress Kunika Sadanand visited the site to support the candidates, including those on a hunger strike. Protesters accused the JMM-Congress government of playing politics with their future and threatened to besiege the CM's residence if their grievances aren't addressed. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/jharkhand-exam-malpractice-students-protest-hemant-soren-effigy-4200024

A serious accident occurred near Navalur bridge in Dharwad between a BRTS Chigari bus and a bike. The bus, traveling from Dharwad to Hubballi, collided with the motorcycle, leaving the rider critically injured. Locals shifted the victim to a nearby hospital. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion, and Dharwad traffic police arrived at the spot to conduct an investigation. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/accident/kn/dharwad-a-bus-and-a-bike-collided-with-a-bus-near-navaluru-bridge-in-dharwad-1284948

During the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Padukuduru Government Higher Primary School in Hebri, entrepreneur Sudhakar Shetty was honored with the first-ever Freedom Fighter M.D. Adhikari Award. The event was organized jointly by the M.D. Adhikari Youth Club and the school. Speakers highlighted Shetty's contribution to saving the school, which now sees an increased enrollment of 101 students. The event also included merit awards for over 16 high-achieving students and felicitations for award-winning teachers. Preparations for the school's upcoming centenary celebrations in December were also discussed. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2268531

A crocodile hatchling was found in the backyard of a house in Vitthalapura village, Mundargi taluk, Gadag district, causing panic among residents. While a larger crocodile escaped back into the Tungabhadra river due to the commotion, locals managed to capture the hatchling. Forest officials visited the spot. Residents have urged authorities to speed up the relocation of the village, which frequently faces flooding and wildlife threats due to backwaters from the Singatalur barrage. https://publicnext.com/news/district/gadag/news/kn/mundaragi-villagers-are-shocked-to-see-a-guest-who-entered-the-village-1284957

In Hubballi, residents and pedestrians connecting Gokul Road to Dollars Colony are facing severe issues due to illegal bike parking on footpaths and broken drainage systems. Negligence by the RTO and City Municipal Corporation has turned footpaths into parking zones, blocking pedestrian movement. Additionally, open drains are overflowing onto the roads, causing foul smells and unhygienic conditions. Locals have expressed their frustration over the lack of official action regarding these long-standing civic problems. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/infrastructure/kn/hubballi-bike-parking-has-been-restored-on-footpaths-drainage-is-a-problem-for-people-1284959

On the occasion of Naga Panchami, the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, Darshan H.V., has declared a local holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices on Monday, August 17, 2026. While the festival is celebrated with fervor across Karnataka, it is not a public holiday statewide; hence, schools in other districts will function as usual. The article also mentions the auspicious muhurta for the puja and the mythological significance of the festival related to King Janamejaya and Astika Muni. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/nagara-panchami-tomorrow-august-17-school-holiday-in-dakshina-kannada-article-155706686

A 72-year-old man named Parameshwar died after falling from the 18th floor of an apartment building on Magadi Road, Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while he was living with his family. Although his wife claimed he fell accidentally while cleaning balcony glass, the K.P. Agrahara police suspect it might be a case of suicide. An investigation is currently underway. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/man-falls-to-death-from-bengaluru-apartment-floor-4199778

Bharti Airtel's recent prepaid tariff hikes are expected to boost its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by up to ₹12 per month, according to brokerage firms like IIFL Capital and Morgan Stanley. The company has discontinued plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619, and ₹649, while increasing the popular ₹299 plan to ₹349. Analysts estimate the ARPU increase could range from ₹4 to ₹12. Further price hikes for some plans are anticipated by December 2024. https://www.prajavani.net/business/commerce-news/airtel-arpu-increase-prepaid-plan-price-hike-4199798

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for appearing in surrogate advertisements for pan masala brands under the guise of cardamom. The 9-page notice gives the actors 15 days to clarify their stance and directs them to remove the content from their social media handles. Failure to provide a satisfactory response could lead to penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and Consumer Protection Act. The matter has also been referred to national bodies like FSSAI and CCPA for further action. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/what-is-surrogate-ad-and-why-shahrukh-khan-ajay-devgan-tiger-get-not-by-fda-maharashtra-know-rules-bmk/articleshow-2db2yxx