A statewide bandh has been called in Karnataka on August 13 by Vatal Nagaraj regarding the Cauvery water dispute. However, there is a lack of consensus among pro-Kannada organizations. Major sectors like private transport, hotels, and schools have offered only moral support and confirmed they will operate normally. KSRTC, BMTC, Metro, and auto-taxi services are likely to continue, causing uncertainty about the bandh's impact while the monsoon assembly session also begins tomorrow. https://sanjevani.com/karnataka-bandh-tomorrow-over-cauvery-water-no-consensus-reached/

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) clarified that actor Prakash Raj's name has not been deleted from the voter list of Shanthinagar assembly constituency but marked as 'Shifted'. During a door-to-door verification by the Booth Level Officer, it was found that the actor had not resided at his registered address for the past four years. BBMP officials have communicated with the actor, advising him to update his current residential address using Form-6. The authorities dismissed the actor's allegations that his voting rights were taken away, stating all procedures followed Election Commission guidelines. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/12/actor-prakash-rajs-name-not-deleted-from-electoral-roll-bengaluru-civic-body-clarifies

On the occasion of Bhima Amavasya, special prayers and rituals were performed at the Choudeshwari Temple. The deity was beautifully decorated with flowers and ornaments, attracting a large number of devotees who sought blessings. The temple atmosphere was filled with devotion and festive spirit as villagers and pilgrims participated in the religious proceedings. https://kannada.news18.com/short-videos/shimoga/choudeshwari-temple-svc-2468114.html

Tragedy struck Mumbai as two separate incidents occurred in a single night. A major fire broke out on the 11th floor of a residential building in Vile Parle, resulting in the deaths of a 2.5-year-old child and a 23-year-old woman, while several others were injured. In another incident, a landslide in Kurla's Chirag Nagar damaged multiple huts, with fears of people being trapped under the debris. Rescue operations by the BMC and fire brigade are currently underway. https://kannada.news18.com/news/national-international/mumbai-vile-parle-fire-kills-toddler-and-woman-on-11th-floor-kurla-landslide-triggers-rescue-ops-akd-2467802.html

The Karnataka government has transferred three IAS officers. H. Prasanna, Executive Director of the Karnataka Examination Authority, has been given additional charge as Controller of Examinations at KPSC. Digvijay Bodke has been transferred without a new posting. Lavish Ordia, formerly CEO of Yadgir Zilla Panchayat, is now the Joint Controller of Examinations at KPSC. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/bengaluru-three-ias-officers-transferred-2267385

Actor Ranbir Kapoor and director Nitesh Tiwari have responded to the social media criticism regarding the VFX and graphics of the upcoming movie 'Ramayana'. Kapoor urged audiences not to judge the visual quality based on mobile screen viewing, stating that the project is being handled by the Oscar-winning DNEG firm. The team emphasized that work is still ongoing and the film should be experienced on IMAX screens for the best results. The first part of the movie is scheduled for a Diwali release across 59,000 screens worldwide. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoor-responds-to-ramayana-vfx-criticism-and-urges-fans-to-watch-on-imax-1224291.html

The wedding reception of NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule's daughter, Revati Sule, was held grandly in Delhi. The event saw a rare gathering of political rivals, including PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, sharing the same platform. Revati married businessman Sarang on June 20 in Mumbai. High-profile guests like Mohan Bhagwat, Sonia Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav also attended. Sarang is the Executive Director of Vishvaraj Group, and his father, Arun Lakhani, is a recently elected member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/supriya-sule-daughter-reception-amit-shah-rahul-gandhi-meet-4189693

An IndiGo flight (6E-723) traveling from Kolkata to Chennai experienced a left engine failure during landing preparation. The Chennai airport authorities declared a 'Full Emergency' at 11:29 PM. Due to the pilot's quick thinking, the aircraft with 224 passengers and crew safely landed on Runway 25 at approximately 11:37 PM. Fire engines and medical teams were deployed on-site as a precaution. All passengers were safely evacuated, and operations returned to normal after the emergency was withdrawn at 11:47 PM. https://tv9kannada.com/national/indigo-flight-engine-fails-mid-air-chennai-emergency-landing-224-saved-by-pilot-1224240.html

As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, this guide provides tips and topics for students and professionals to prepare impactful speeches. It suggests choosing unique topics like Digital India, unsung heroes, and current challenges. The guide emphasizes preparation through structured drafting (introduction, body, conclusion), time management, accurate facts, and regular practice in front of a mirror or recording to build confidence and ensure clear pronunciation. https://www.prajavani.net/miscellaneous/youth/independence-day-speech-preparation-tips-kannada-4189704

Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth, famous for 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello', is set to make her Malayalam film debut in a project tentatively titled 'NP51'. She will be starring opposite popular actor Nivin Pauly. The film is produced by Martin Prakkat and directed by Aashish. Rukmini shared her excitement on social media with a photo from the sets. She is also part of high-profile projects like Yash's 'Toxic' and Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara Chapter 1'. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/entertainment/rukmini-vasanth-next-movie-is-malayalam-film-she-posted-it-in-her-instagram-article-155597697