A farmer named Mangilal Meghwal in Rajasthan's Balotra district buried 5 lakh rupees in his field out of fear of theft. Due to memory loss, he forgot the exact location. Recently, while ploughing the field, the plastic bag containing the money was discovered, but termites had completely destroyed the notes. Local banks have refused to exchange the damaged currency, advising the family to visit the RBI in Jaipur, which the poverty-stricken family cannot afford. https://tv9kannada.com/national/rajasthan-farmers-5-lakh-destroyed-by-termites-after-hiding-in-field-1223395.html

High drama unfolded at the Shimoga District Congress office during an opinion-gathering meeting for the selection of the district president. In the presence of AICC observer S. Sharath, party workers and leaders engaged in a heated argument, which escalated into pushing, shoving, and chair-throwing. The incident caused significant embarrassment to the ruling party. Jayanagar police quickly arrived at the scene and dispersed the crowd using microphones to bring the situation under control. https://publicnext.com/news/district/shimoga/news/kn/shivamogga-hydra-at-congress-office-chair-swinging-pushing-1282278

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of 'analog paneer' in hotels and restaurants for one year due to health concerns. Unlike real paneer made from milk, analog paneer is produced using milk powder, vegetable oils, and chemicals. Recent tests revealed 35% vegetable fat in samples. Experts warn that harmful chemicals like formalin in synthetic paneer can damage kidneys and liver, and potentially lead to cancer. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued the order, mandating clear labeling of milk fat content as per FSSAI standards. https://kannada.news18.com/news/lifestyle/what-is-analogue-paneer-that-is-banned-in-maharashtra-why-doctors-concerned-about-health-msy-2466796.html

A leopard entered the residential premises of a house in Mangaluru and carried away a pet dog that was sleeping in the courtyard. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, causing widespread panic among local residents who are now urging the forest department to capture the wild animal. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/crime/kn/mangaluru-leopard-enters-courtyard-of-house-takes-away-sleeping-dog-1282977

On the last Friday of Ashadha month, the famous Shri Chowdeshwari Temple in K.R. Pete, Mandya, celebrated with great religious fervor. The deity was adorned in a magnificent 'Gajalakshmi' decoration. Special rituals including Ganahoma, Abhisheka, and Panchamrutha Puja were performed from early morning. Thousands of devotees from various parts of the state queued up to seek blessings and witness the divine form of the goddess. The temple management ensured smooth arrangements for darshan and distributed special prasadam to all visiting devotees. https://kannada.news18.com/news/mandya/kr-pete-chowdeshwari-devi-decorated-as-gajalakshmi-pos-svl-local18-ws-l-2464601.html

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched a 'Waste Free Campaign' and warned owners of vacant plots to clear garbage and debris by August 15, 2026. Failure to comply will result in the authority cleaning the plots and recovering the costs from owners as a penalty along with property tax. Fines for waste disposal range from ₹19,200 for a 20x30 plot to ₹1.28 lakh for a 50x80 plot, in addition to separate cleaning charges based on whether the plot has a compound wall or not. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/waste-free-campaign-heavy-fine-from-rs-19200-to-rs-128-lakh-penalty-for-non-disposal-of-waste-at-vacant-sites-says-gba-article-155500700

Tragedy struck Chamarajanagar district in two separate incidents. In a hit-and-run case near Konanakere, two motorcyclists identified as Yuvaraj (50) and Shashank (25) were killed on the spot after being hit by an unidentified vehicle. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched a search. In another incident, a 48-year-old forest watcher named Mahadevaswamy died after being attacked by a wild elephant during patrolling in the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/chamarajanagar/hit-and-run-2-bike-riders-die-in-konanakere-tragedy-police-hunt-driver-1223130.html

Shubman Gill is on the verge of becoming the first Indian batter to complete 3,000 runs in World Test Championship (WTC) history. He needs 157 more runs in the upcoming Galle Test against Sri Lanka starting August 15. Gill currently has 2,843 runs in 40 matches, surpassing cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in WTC runs. If successful, he will be the 13th player globally to reach this milestone. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/shubman-gill-needs-157-runs-to-create-wtc-history-virat-kohli-and-rohit-could-not-do-it-kvn/articleshow-03qzb7c

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is delivering an exceptional performance in the English Domestic One-Day Cup for Northamptonshire. In 7 matches, he has claimed 15 wickets at an average of 21.00. His recent spell of 3/35 against Somerset helped his team secure a comfortable 7-wicket victory. Despite being out of the national side for nearly three years, Chahal's consistent wicket-taking ability in England, including a 4-wicket haul against Lancashire, has once again caught the attention of selectors and fans as he eyes a return to Team India. https://tv9kannada.com/photo-gallery/cricket-photos/yuzvendra-chahal-county-cricket-domination-india-recall-1223499.html

Jorge Messi, the father and long-time agent of football legend Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness. Jorge played a pivotal role in shaping Lionel's career, managing his transfers to top clubs like Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami. He had been under medical supervision for some time, a situation that had caused Lionel Messi significant distress during recent international competitions. The news was confirmed by Messi's childhood club, Newell's Old Boys. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/lionel-messi-father-jorge-messi-passes-away-career-impact-1222936.html