In Lingsugur town, Raichur district, schoolgirls from Chitranal village approached the police station seeking protection from harassment. The students alleged that local miscreants have been harassing and verbally abusing them daily while they travel to high school. Frustrated by the lack of safety, the girls demanded that the police take immediate action and punish the culprits. https://publicnext.com/news/district/raichur/law+and+order/kn/protect-us-punish-the-goons-school-girls-shout-in-front-of-police-officers-1284877

During the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Devdutt Padikkal scored a brilliant unbeaten 131 runs on Day 1. Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised his technique, especially against spinners, calling him a 'godsend' for India at the number 3 position. Manjrekar urged the team management to retain Padikkal in the top order even if Sai Sudharsan returns, highlighting his exceptional back-foot play and defensive skills against spin bowling. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/cricket/2026/Aug/16/sanjay-manjrekar-urges-india-to-retain-devdutt-padikkal-at-no-3-even-after-sudharsan-returns-god-sent

BJP National Organizing Secretary B.L. Santhosh stated in Bengaluru that the RSS is not registered and will not be registered in the future. Speaking at the 'Akhanda Bharat Sankalpa Dina' event, he criticized Home Minister Priyank Kharge, stating that registration is not a criterion for the organization's work. He also emphasized that India's independence was achieved through the sacrifice of over 35 lakh people, countering the narrative that it came only through the salt satyagraha and charkha. https://www.varthabharati.in/state/rss-blsantosh-2268225

ISRO is moving towards privatizing the space sector to focus more on research and technology, similar to the NASA-SpaceX model. As part of this, the new spaceport being built at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu for Rs 950 crore has been handed over to IN-SPACe. Private companies like Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul have reportedly submitted bids worth Rs 1,000 crore to manage SSLV launches. This move aims to expand India's commercial satellite launch market globally. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/science/isro-master-plan-privatizing-kulasekarapattinam-spaceport-as-india-follows-in-nasa-footsteps-gkn/articleshow-93fsmoc

Rain delayed the start of Day 2 in the India vs Sri Lanka Test match at Galle. After the first session was washed out, India resumed their innings. Rishabh Pant was dismissed for 39 and KL Rahul for 82. However, Devdutt Padikkal continued his brilliant form, crossing the 150-run mark to push India's total beyond 325 runs. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/india-vs-sri-lanka-galle-test-day-2-rain-delay-match-resumes-1225837.html

Indian opening batsman KL Rahul missed a century by scoring 82 runs in the first innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Facing 175 balls with 10 boundaries and a six, Rahul recorded his 21st Test fifty. Despite suffering from muscle cramps on Day 1 at 77 runs, he returned to bat on Day 2. He shared a crucial 162-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the second wicket but was eventually dismissed before reaching triple figures due to sharp fielding and spin bowling. https://tv9kannada.com/photo-gallery/cricket-photos/kl-rahul-galle-test-82-missed-century-1225885.html

The ICC is considering starting the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup on October 2 to honor Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary. The tournament, originally planned to start on October 8, will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across 12 venues. A total of 14 teams will compete, and the final is expected to be held on November 21. The decision reflects Gandhi's significant historical role in both India and South Africa. https://kannada.news18.com/news/sports/2027-odi-world-cup-to-kick-off-on-gandhi-jayanti-icc-proposes-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi-mbr-ws-b-2470758.html

A massive protest was held at Bengaluru's Freedom Park led by Rashtra Rakshana Pade, demanding the identification and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Hindu activist Chakravarti Sulibele participated and warned that the struggle must continue until its goal is achieved. He expressed concern over the rising population of a specific community, stating it has increased from 9% to 25% since independence, impacting the country's social and political landscape. He urged Hindus not to be divided by language or region. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/state/chakravarthy-sulibele-first-reaction-in-massive-protest-in-freedom-park-demanding-deportation-of-illegal-bangladeshis/articleshow-n08pz23

The Indian government has significantly reduced the export duty (windfall tax) on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The export duty on petrol has been slashed to zero from Rs 3.5 per liter. Diesel tax is reduced to Rs 24, and ATF tax to Rs 19.5 per liter. This move aims to help oil refining companies maintain margins amid global price fluctuations. However, this tax cut applies only to international exports and will not directly result in cheaper fuel prices at domestic retail petrol pumps for the general public. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/business/petrol-diesel-export-duty-cut-government-takes-important-decision-ssr-ws-bl-2470928.html

Young Indian batsman Devdutt Padikkal created history by scoring 167 runs off 230 balls in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Batting at number 3, he became the third Indian after Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara to score over 150 runs in that position against Sri Lanka. His knock, which included 15 boundaries and a six, is now the fourth-highest Test score by an Indian on Sri Lankan soil, following Shikhar Dhawan, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar. https://tv9kannada.com/photo-gallery/cricket-photos/devdutt-padikkal-167-historic-innings-india-vs-sri-lanka-test-galle-1225869.html