In a rare incident in Bengaluru, an FIR has been registered against a cow owner after his cattle caused a traffic jam on the Ring Road near Kalamandira. About 9 to 10 cows were wandering on the busy road on August 10, obstructing public movement. Following a complaint by a HAL Airport Traffic Police staff member, the owner, Santosh, was booked under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 for causing public obstruction. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-fir-filed-against-cow-owner-after-cattle-cause-traffic-gridlock-on-ring-road-1223982.html

Telugu actor Sunil, who is currently working in the Kannada film 'Jodettu', praised the Kannada film industry's growth. He specifically lauded 'KGF: Chapter 2', stating that he has never seen such high-octane heroism and elevation in any other film. He mentioned that KGF 2 surpassed the first part in grandeur and music. Sunil also recalled watching films by Kashinath and Upendra and shared that he recently completed the climax shoot for 'Jodettu' in Mysuru. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/telugu-actor-sunil-praised-kgf-2-movie-1223980.html

Top news for August 11, 2026: CWMA orders Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu. Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel arrested over alleged rape of a medical student from Karnataka. President Droupadi Murmu approves a bill granting legal protection to Vande Mataram. Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death. South Western Railway cancels several trains between Bengaluru and Mangaluru for track maintenance from Oct 4 to Nov 4. Massive anti-terror operation launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. https://www.prajavani.net/news/karnataka-news/top-ten-news-headlines-august-eleven-4187979

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev launched his new photo essay book titled 'Disappearing Faces' at the India International Centre in New Delhi. Published by Penguin India, the book features rare photographs taken by Sadhguru during his travels in the Himalayas of Nepal and Tibet. The book highlights the lives and cultural diversity of Himalayan communities living away from modern lifestyle. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya was present at the launch. The book captures the emotions and spiritual roots of people shaped by nature, representing an era that is gradually vanishing due to modernization. https://tv9kannada.com/national/sadhguru-launches-new-photo-essay-book-disappearing-faces-which-captures-himalayan-people-lifestyle-1224026.html

The 59th ACMM court in Bengaluru has granted a one-week stay on recording the 'approver' statement of the 14th accused, Pradoosh Rao, in the Renukaswamy murder case. This comes after actor Darshan's counsel requested time to challenge a lower court's order in the High Court. The defense argued that co-accused must be heard before accepting an approver's testimony. The court also directed prison authorities to provide security to Pradoosh in jail. Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and others attended the hearing via video conference. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/darshan-case-court-approver-witness-delay-4188611

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a child adopted by a widow is legally considered the child of her deceased husband as well. According to the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA) 1956, such a child has full rights to inherit the deceased father's ancestral property. The court dismissed a plea challenging the rights of an adopted son, stating that the law no longer requires a husband's prior consent for a widow to adopt, and the adopted child gains all legal status equivalent to a biological child within the family. https://kannada.news18.com/news/trend/property-rights-for-adopted-children-can-a-widow-secure-them-after-husband-s-death-mbr-ws-b-2467576.html

Senior Gastroenterologist Dr. Ravishankar Bhat clarifies the common myth that curd rice causes sleepiness. He explains that any heavy meal leads to a relaxation response in the body, not just curd rice. Curd is rich in probiotics that aid digestion, balance gut microbes, and help in weight management. It also acts as a cooling agent and stress reliever. The article advises consuming curd with cold rice rather than hot rice for maximum health benefits. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/is-it-true-that-eating-curd-rice-makes-you-sleepy-is-it-false-msy-ws-l-2467385.html

The election for the post of Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman is scheduled for August 14. Following Basavaraj Horatti's resignation, which the opposition claims was forced, the Congress has reportedly finalized Saleem Ahmed as its candidate. The election is viewed as a constitutional formality to confirm the new appointment amidst political debates. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/karnataka-legislative-council-speaker-election-scheduled-for-august-14-following-basavaraj-horattis-resignation-1224015.html

The document verification for professional diploma graduates seeking lateral entry admission to second-year engineering will be held on August 13 at the KEA office in Malleshwaram. Candidates who have not verified their documents yet are eligible. Additionally, news covers updates on e-KYC deadlines for ration card holders, potential free bus services for non-resident Kannada students, and legal updates regarding Nagendra and the Darshan case. https://udayavani.com/district-news/bengaluru-dcet-document-verification-for-professional-candidates-on-august-13-confirms-kea-779466

Following inspections of five-star hotels and restaurants, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted a surprise raid on Indira Canteen kitchens in Bengaluru. The inspections took place in Gottigere and Lingarajapuram to ensure hygiene and food safety standards are met. This follows a broader drive where officials inspected 60 luxury hotels in the city and collected 77 food samples for lab analysis to ensure compliance with health regulations. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/11/food-safety-department-inspects-indira-canteen-kitchens-in-bengaluru-2