The monsoon has regained momentum in Karnataka, leading to an increase in water levels across major dams like KRS, Kabini, and Almatti. The Harangi dam is nearly full at 96.89% capacity. Heavy inflows are reported in the Krishna and Cauvery basins, with Almatti receiving over 3.43 lakh cusecs. Rainfall is predicted to continue until August 21, improving the storage for irrigation and drinking purposes. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/karnataka-dam-water-level-on-august-16-krs-kabini-alamatti-all-dam-inflow-outflow-check-details-article-155693012

India faces England in a crucial Pool D match of the Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands. India has not defeated England in World Cup history for 32 years, with their last win dating back to 1994. While India won its opener against Wales 3-1, England displayed dominance by beating Pakistan 4-1. The performance of Indian forwards remains a concern for Captain Harmanpreet Singh as they rely heavily on penalty corners. A win is vital for India to maintain their pursuit of a semifinal spot. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/other-sports/hockey-world-cup-india-vs-england-preview-4199288

A massive 2.5 km long queue was witnessed in Bengaluru as citizens rushed to buy special edition HMT watches released for the 80th Independence Day. The limited-edition watches featuring the tricolor and Gandaberunda logo sold out within a day at Jalahalli and Mekhri Circle outlets. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy expressed surprise at the brand's enduring popularity and stated efforts are ongoing to revive the factory. HMT Chairman Ramesh confirmed that more high-quality automatic watches will be released by next month to meet the soaring demand. https://udayavani.com/district-news/2-km-long-queue-in-bengaluru-to-buy-hmt-independence-day-watch-863279

BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra has condemned the encounter of three individuals in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district who allegedly went for hunting. Speaking in Shimoga, he stated that law does not permit direct encounters just for hunting. He demanded an impartial investigation by the state government and immediate compensation for the families of the deceased individuals, whom he referred to as innocent. https://publicnext.com/news/district/shimoga/politics/kn/shivamogga-hanur-encounter-give-proper-compensation-to-the-families-of-the-deceased-vijayendra-1284854

Cyber fraudsters stole ₹30,000 from a woman named Reshma's bank account via three UPI transactions between midnight and 12:52 AM. The victim had reportedly clicked on a suspicious app link received three days ago and shared an OTP. The fraud came to light when she checked her phone in the morning, following which she filed a complaint with the cyber police. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/crime/kn/cyber-fraudsters-at-midnight-1284861

The protest by villagers regarding the Hanur encounter case, where three people died in a forest department firing incident, has ended. Following discussions with Hanur MLA Manjunath, the victims' families agreed to call off the strike after receiving assurances of 15 lakh rupees compensation per family and government job opportunities. A magistrate inquiry has been ordered, and security remains tight in the region with the IGP monitoring the situation. The MLA also promised a high-level probe into the incident. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/big-twist-in-hanur-encounter-case-rs-15-lakh-compensation-guaranteed-government-jobs-villagers-protest-ends-1284856

On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, the Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (DSS) in Kalghatgi celebrated by distributing 1,500 notebooks and pens to students. The event was held at Bammigatti Cross and was inaugurated by Kalghatgi CPI Shrishail Kaujalagi. Various office bearers of the organization participated in this social initiative, which received high praise from government officials and the general public for its meaningful impact on education. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/education/kn/kalaghatgi-dalit-sangharsh-samiti-celebrates-independence-day-1284864

BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra has condemned Sonia Gandhi for allegedly insulting the national song 'Vande Mataram' during Independence Day celebrations. Speaking in Shivamogga, he stated that not reciting the song completely on its 150th anniversary is an insult to the nation's freedom struggle. He urged patriots to condemn her behavior, calling it an affront to all Indians. https://publicnext.com/news/district/shimoga/politics/kn/shivamogga-vande-mataram-insulted-vijayendra-slams-sonia-gandhi-s-move-1284853

Actress and model Antara Banerjee was arrested by Railway Police for allegedly assaulting an RPF personnel with a razor blade on the Aravali Express. Despite having a sleeper class ticket, she entered an AC coach and refused to vacate a seat. When RPF officials intervened, she reportedly turned violent, tore a staff member's uniform, and injured an assistant sub-inspector. She also attempted to escape by breaking a train window. She was later booked under relevant sections and released on bail after being served a notice. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/crime/kn/on-the-train-actress-antara-banerjee-arrested-for-tearing-clothes-of-rpf-personnel-and-assaulting-them-with-razor-1284852

Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking second-round exit at the Cincinnati Open after losing to Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante, ranked 50th, with scores of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Despite winning the first set, Djokovic struggled with heat and dehydration, appearing unwell and vomiting on the court. This loss raises concerns about his physical readiness for the upcoming US Open in New York. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/sports/novak-djokovic-out-of-cincinnati-open-in-second-round-kas26081602934