The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 exam. Candidates can challenge the keys online through the official portal until August 18 by paying a processing fee of Rs 200 per question. A committee has been formed to review errors in English, Commerce, and Sociology papers, for which separate notifications will be issued. The exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and PhD programs. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/ugc-net-2026-exam-nta-releases-provisional-answer-keys-2268527

A 38-year-old man named Yatish, suffering from depression, was rescued after swimming in the deep sea for three hours at Padubidri Blue Flag Beach. Local diving expert Ishwar Malpe intervened after the man refused initial rescue attempts by locals. Malpe swam into the sea, convinced Yatish through compassionate talk, and safely brought him back to shore with the help of lifeguards Prajwal, Sushanth, and Badal. The rescued individual, a former lifeguard, has been admitted to Udupi hospital for treatment. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2268535

Anil, a 27-year-old MCD sanitation worker, was stabbed to death by an unidentified assailant in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri area. Following the incident, fellow sanitation workers staged a protest demanding the immediate arrest of the culprit, financial compensation for the victim's family, and a government job for one family member. Police are currently scanning CCTV footage to identify the attacker. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/delhi-mcd-sanitation-worker-stabbed-to-death-2268530

The post-mortem examination of three individuals killed in a forest department shootout in Hanur was completed at K.R. Hospital, Mysore, on Sunday night. Initially, the victims' families refused to permit the procedure, demanding a visit from the Chief Minister and Forest Minister. After extensive persuasion by police and officials, the families agreed. Following mandatory scanning to locate bullets in the bodies, the autopsies were conducted. The bodies were later transported to their native villages in separate ambulances under tight police security. An FIR has been registered against the forest personnel involved. https://www.varthabharati.in/chamarajanagar/hanuru-shootout-case-2268536

Australia suffered a humiliating 9-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first Test at Darwin. Former stars Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden expressed their outrage, calling it a 'big insult' to Australian cricket. Bangladesh scripted history by becoming the fastest Asian team to win a Test on Australian soil. Ponting and Hayden have demanded immediate changes in the playing XI and batting order, specifically criticizing Pat Cummins' leadership and the current opening combination. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/australia-bangladesh-test-shock-ponting-hayden-team-changes-1225947.html

A traditional rural sports event called 'Lagori' was organized by Kalakshetra Kundapura Trust at the Board High School ground in Kundapura. The event aimed to preserve and promote local heritage sports and the Kundapura Kannada language for future generations. Several rural games like sack races, human Kambala, and pot breaking were featured. The event was inaugurated by S. Prakashchandra Shetty and other local officials participated. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2268534

The Coordination of Movements for the Right to Education has expressed concern over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's failure to mention school education in his Independence Day speech. Lead coordinator Niranjanaradhya V.P. highlighted that neglecting the education of 25 crore children contradicts the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. The committee demanded the implementation of the Kothari Commission's recommendation to allocate 6% of GDP to education and addressed issues like teacher shortages and the quality of public schools, stating that a strong public education system is essential to bridge the gap between private and government schooling. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/--2268533

Bantwal Rural Police in Mangaluru seized drugs worth over Rs 1.05 crore and arrested a 35-year-old resident of Bengaluru, Mohammed Amir Jarthab. During a late-night operation on August 15, police intercepted a car traveling from Hassan to Mangaluru at Amai in Kadeshivalaya village. The search led to the recovery of 538.63 grams of MDMA and 99.12 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 53.86 lakh and Rs 49.56 lakh respectively. A digital weighing scale and other items were also confiscated. A case has been registered at the Bantwal Rural Police Station. https://www.varthabharati.in/DakshinaKannada/mangaluru-drug-trafficking-ring-busted-one-accused-arrested-2268539

The Iranian military has announced a reward of $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures an American soldier. Military Chief Amir Hatami stated that the reward would be doubled if the act is carried out by a woman. According to Iran's IRNA news agency, this plan was developed following numerous requests from the public to provide financial support for such rewards. https://www.varthabharati.in/international/cash-reward-for-killing-us-soldiers-iran-announces-2268540

Ramesh Patkar, a 68-year-old farmer from Sedipatla, Sadambailu near Shirva, passed away at his residence on Saturday evening following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Ramachandra Patkar and Rajamma. Ramesh was unmarried and is survived by his siblings and family members. https://www.varthabharati.in/death/--2268537