MLA Allamprabhu Patil inaugurated the Bride and Groom Meet-2026 in Kalaburagi. He emphasized that such conventions are excellent platforms for youngsters to find suitable life partners amidst changing social conditions. Hundreds of candidates from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra participated, sharing their educational and professional details to find compatible matches. Several political leaders and religious heads attended the event. https://www.varthabharati.in/kalaburagi/bride-groom-meets-are-an-excellent-platform-for-choosing-a-suitable-life-partner-mla-allamaprabhu-patil-2267229

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

Farmers in Vijayanagara's Chilakanahatti staged a protest in front of the Forest Sub-division office demanding compensation for crops destroyed by wild animals. Around 400 acres of sugarcane and maize were damaged by wild boars, bears, and leopards. The protesters, led by the Akila Karnataka Raitha Sangha, are demanding ₹50,000 per acre in compensation. Although Range Forest Officer Kaushik Dalawai promised to bring the issue to the notice of higher authorities, the farmers continued their sit-in protest demanding a visit from the DCF or District Collector. https://www.prajavani.net/district/vijayanagara/farmers-protest-wild-animal-crop-damage-compensation-vijayanagara-4187529

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