Vrushabhalinveshwara Swamiji of Banthanal Math in Vijayapura district is embroiled in controversy regarding the appointment of a successor and alleged illegal sale of math property. Devotees have approached the Tahsildar court and filed a complaint with the Deputy Commissioner. Adding to the tension, an alleged audio clip of the seer has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage among followers. While the new successor Sanganabasava Devaru has arrived, the formal installation is pending. https://www.prajavani.net/district/vijayapura/banthanal-math-successor-appointment-controversy-4199967

In the first rain-affected Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle, India reached 460/9 at the end of the second day. Devdutt Padikkal starred with a magnificent 167 runs off 230 balls, while K.L. Rahul contributed 82 and Dhruv Jurel scored 51. Despite rain limiting the day's play to only 43 overs, India managed to dominate. Prabath Jayasuriya was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, taking 4 wickets for 109 runs. https://www.varthabharati.in/sports/first-test-padikkal-scores-167-dhruv-jurel-hits-a-half-century-india-4609-in-rain-hit-match-2268505

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for 18 districts in Karnataka until August 20, following a depression in the Bay of Bengal. Significant rainfall has already been recorded in Agumbe (52 mm) and coastal regions. The alert covers coastal districts, Malnad, and parts of south and north interior Karnataka, with wind speeds expected to reach 40-50 kmph. A total of 14 states across India are expected to witness heavy rainfall over the next 15 days, with red alerts issued for Odisha and West Bengal. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/karnataka-weather-on-august-17-heavy-rain-alert-low-pressure-area-in-the-bay-of-bengal-article-155699108

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

Police in Bengaluru successfully rescued three people, including two women, who were trapped in an apartment elevator due to a technical snag at JP Nagar 8th Phase. One of the trapped individuals contacted the 'Namma-112' emergency helpline for assistance. The Hoysala police team from Thalaghattapura and Konanakunte stations arrived within minutes, coordinated with apartment maintenance staff, and safely opened the elevator to rescue the family members. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/bengaluru-2268548

A guide to the top 10 mileage-efficient bikes in India priced under 1 lakh rupees. It highlights fuel efficiency as a priority for commuters, listing bikes like Hero HF Deluxe (70-80 kmpl), Bajaj Platina 110 (70-75 kmpl), and TVS Sport (70-75 kmpl). Other popular models like Hero Splendor Plus, Honda Shine 125, and Bajaj Pulsar 125 are featured with their respective mileage and pricing details, primarily focusing on the Bangalore market. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/business/top-10-best-mileage-bikes-under-rs-1-lakh-pulsar-hero-tvs-honda-bajaj-photo-gallery-155706575

MLA Chennareddy Patil inaugurated a new veterinary clinic building constructed at a cost of Rs 49 lakh in Ramasamudra village, Yadgir. During the event, he emphasized that livestock are the backbone of farmers and encouraged them to take up allied activities like dairying and poultry for financial independence. The Deputy Director of the Veterinary Department also highlighted the shortage of staff in the district's animal hospitals and requested new appointments to improve services. https://www.varthabharati.in/yadagir/construction-of-veterinary-clinic-building-in-the-village-facilitates-livestock-treatment-mla-chennareddy-patil-2268480

Satyakumar Paswan, a 14-year-old boy from Bihar whose parents are migrant laborers in Karwar, Karnataka, has emerged as a topper in his Kannada class. Despite his parents not knowing the language and facing financial hardships, Satyakumar walked 6 km barefoot daily to attend Shivaji High School in Asnoti. His dedication to learning Kannada in a Konkani-dominated area earned him praise and a bicycle gift from local NGOs. His story highlights how passion can overcome linguistic and geographical barriers. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/viral/bihar-migrant-boy-satyakumar-becomes-kannada-class-topper-karwar-uttar-kannada-bmk/articleshow-y7lsazk

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