A 43-year-old man named Basavaraj Kemmankeri went missing after accidentally falling into the Varada river near Mellagatti in Savanur taluk, Haveri district. The incident occurred around 7 AM on Wednesday when he went to fetch water. Local police and fire brigade personnel are currently conducting search operations in the river to locate him. https://udayavani.com/district-news/haveri-man-goes-missing-in-varada-river-490918

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government and the CBI regarding a PIL seeking action against those who misused Chief Justice Surya Kant's 'cockroach' remark for commercial purposes. The petitioner, advocate Raja Chaudhary, alleged that video clips of virtual court proceedings were edited out of context and used for financial gain and memes, damaging the dignity of the judiciary. The original remark was made on May 15 during a hearing involving fake lawyers. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard the matter and sought responses from the authorities. https://tv9kannada.com/national/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-and-cbi-over-commercial-misuse-and-doctoring-of-cjis-cockroach-remark-1224134.html

Mallalli Falls in Somwarpet, Kodagu, is flowing in full glory due to heavy rains in the Pushpagiri ranges. The Kumaradhara river drops from a height of 390 feet, attracting thousands of tourists from Bengaluru and other districts. While the falls are a visual treat, they remain dangerous; over 12 people have died here since 2001 due to negligence. The tourism department has installed barricades, 400 steps, and deployed guards to prevent tourists from entering the water. https://andolana.in/andolana-originals/the-mallalli-waterfall-is-eye-catching/

Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre announced that under the VBG-RAM G scheme, job cardholders will be provided 125 days of work per year instead of the usual 100. Speaking at Bhalki taluk, he noted that workers earn a daily wage of 382 rupees, totaling up to 47,750 rupees annually. The minister personally participated in labor activities, inspected the facial recognition attendance app, and distributed work orders for individual projects like wells and cattle sheds to eligible farmers. https://sanjevani.com/125-days-of-work-for-wage-earners-under-the-vbg-ramji-scheme-bidar-karnataka/

Residents of Mala village in Karkala are anxious over the implementation of the Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats. While they support environmental protection and bans on large industries or mining, they demand that agricultural lands and residential areas be excluded from stringent regulations to safeguard their livelihoods. The villagers emphasized that their traditional farming practices are not a threat to the forest and called for a scientific survey to balance ecology and human life. Additionally, the article covers local news including a hit-and-run case in Malpe and a fatal bike accident in Manipal. https://udayavani.com/district-news/maala-we-need-both-life-and-the-environment-827710

Google informed the Delhi High Court that it has blocked social media influencer Dhruv Rathee's controversial YouTube video in India following orders from the government's Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC). The video allegedly contained derogatory and inflammatory remarks against Lord Ram, Krishna, and Sita. While the petitioner sought a global ban, Google stated the restriction is currently limited to India. The case has been adjourned to September 3rd. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/lord-shri-ram-krishna-and-sita-have-been-insulted-google-explains-why-dhruv-rathees-youtube-video-was-blocked-in-india-2267183

Young Bengal cricketer Abishek Porel, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, has been arrested in connection with a rape case following orders from the Calcutta High Court. A medical student filed a complaint alleging that Porel had a relationship with her for 3.5 years on the pretext of marriage, filmed private moments, and later threatened her. She also accused him of confinement and harassment in Delhi. The High Court ordered his immediate arrest and the seizure of his electronic devices due to delays in the police investigation. This incident marks a major setback for the 23-year-old's cricketing career. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/abhishek-porel-arrested-delhi-capitals-ipl-player-held-in-physical-harassment-case-by-kolkata-hc-order-1223995.html

Monsoon remains weak across Karnataka despite ongoing winds. Udupi's Kota and Uttara Kannada's Manki recorded 4 cm of rainfall recently. The IMD predicts strong winds ranging from 40-50 kmph in coastal and interior districts with light to moderate showers. Bengaluru will see cloudy skies and moderate evening rains for the next 48 hours. The monsoon has weakened in August, leading to a 12% national rainfall deficit, potentially impacting crops as El Nino strengthens. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/there-is-no-monsoon-in-the-state-strong-winds-in-these-districts-as-per-imd-prediction-article-155596207

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a massive raid on Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru. Led by DCPs Haribabu and Raja Imamsim, around 90 officials searched barracks for seven hours. During the operation, over 10 mobile phones and other prohibited items were seized. The raid followed reports that incarcerated rowdies were maintaining contact with their associates outside the prison. All seized items have been confiscated by the CCB for further investigation. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/crime/kn/ccb-raids-parappana-agrahara-jail-seizes-more-than-10-mobile-phones-1283449

CCB police conducted a surprise raid at Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru. While barracks of actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda were searched with no illegal items found, an Android phone, pen drive, and charger were seized from Prajwal Revanna's cell. Following the discovery, Assistant Superintendent Eeranna Rangapur was suspended for dereliction of duty, and an FIR has been registered against Prajwal Revanna. https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/ccb-raid-in-parappana-agrahara-jail-darshan-s-barrack-searched-dvp-2467876.html