Minister S. S. Mallikarjun announced that a high-level meeting will be held in Bengaluru on August 18 with farmer leaders and officials to decide on releasing Bhadra reservoir water for crops. Following this assurance, the Bharatiya Raitha Okkuta has temporarily withdrawn its planned national highway protest. The minister emphasized a fair decision considering the drought situation. Additionally, he discussed the benefits of E20 petrol and ethanol plants, noting he established the first plant in 2002. Development projects for Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts were also highlighted. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/state/a-meeting-will-held-in-bengaluru-on-august-18th-regarding-bhadra-water-says-minister-s-s-mallikarjun-kas26081504871

The Karnataka government's move to mandate prior permission for public events has sparked a row, with the BJP alleging it targets RSS activities. Minister Priyank Kharge's comments drew a sharp retort from BJP National Organizing Secretary B.L. Santhosh, who stated that RSS is not registered and will never be, asserting there is no such requirement. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/rss-was-never-registered-nor-will-it-be-bl-santosh-hits-back-at-priyank-kharge-1225548.html

The Karnataka government has revised its list of district in-charge ministers after Zameer Ahmed Khan requested to be relieved from his duties in Vijayanagara district due to upcoming election preparations. Consequently, K.S. Basavantappa has been appointed as the in-charge for Vijayanagara, while Rizwan Arshad takes over the responsibility for Udupi district. The government has released a revised list for the August 15 flag-hoisting ceremonies across various districts. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/bengaluru-zameer-says-he-doesn-t-want-to-be-in-charge-of-bengaluru-rizwan-gets-a-chance-to-make-it-to-the-new-list-1284628

The article explains the science behind smartphone capacitive touchscreens. It details how transparent electrode grids create an electrical field that reacts to the human body's natural conductivity. When a finger touches the screen, it causes a change in capacitance, which the touch controller detects as specific coordinates. This data is then processed by the OS to trigger actions like opening apps or zooming photos, functioning through electrical signals rather than optical recognition. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/mobiles/how-does-a-phone-recognize-your-finger-the-fascinating-technology-behind-smartphone-touchscreens-gkn/articleshow-pb7fywp

Authorities have seized Annapurna Nursing Home in Hubballi for illegally conducting deliveries for underage girls. The action followed a raid where it was discovered that deliveries were being performed without proper documentation or legal compliance. Health department officials and police conducted the investigation and have initiated further legal proceedings against the hospital management. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/health+&+fitness/kn/hubballi-annapurna-nursing-home-seals-illegal-delivery-of-minor-girls-1284652

The Red Fort, originally known as Qila-e-Mubarak, served as the Mughal Empire's power center for two centuries until the 1857 uprising. After seizing control, the British converted the palace into a military cantonment, demolishing several structures to build barracks and looting precious artifacts. It hosted significant trials, including those of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and later the Indian National Army (INA) officers in 1945-46. Following India's independence in 1947, it was handed over to the Indian Army and eventually to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/india/red-fort-history-how-the-british-turned-shah-jahans-red-fort-into-a-military-cantonment-393837

While India celebrates Independence Day on August 15, the town of Dumraon in Bihar observes a special memorial day on August 16. This tradition honors four local freedom fighters—Kapil Muni, Gopal Kahar, Ramdas Sonar, and Ramdas Lohar—who were martyred by British police while attempting to hoist the tricolor at a local police station during the 1942 Quit India Movement. The custom, which started in 1943, received official recognition from the Bihar government in 2015. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated their statues at the memorial site in 2017. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/india/independence-day-will-be-celebrated-on-august-16th-in-this-town-in-india-393853

District In-charge Minister Ajay Singh criticized the BJP in Raichur, stating that the opposition is conducting a padayatra regarding Minister Nagendra's resignation because they cannot tolerate the Congress government's development work. He clarified that the government is not framing any specific law targeting the RSS but emphasized that all organizations must obtain permission for public events. He also defended Zameer Ahmed's absence from a flag-hosting ceremony, citing health issues and local election duties. https://www.varthabharati.in/raichur/the-bjp-has-no-work-to-do-they-have-set-out-on-a-padayatra-over-the-issue-of-nagendras-resignation-ajay-singh-2268141

On India's 80th Independence Day, Team India celebrated by hoisting the Tricolour in Galle, Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill led the flag-hoisting ceremony in the presence of head coach Gautam Gambhir. This matches a historic milestone as the first Test against Sri Lanka marks India's 600th Test match. India becomes the third nation after Australia and England to reach this landmark. The team sang the national anthem before taking the field for this historic occasion. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/india-600th-test-galle-shubman-gill-independence-day-celebrations-1225512.html

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) celebrated the 80th Independence Day in Bengaluru. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Bhagawan B.C. hoisted the national flag and emphasized India's rapid progress in technology, health, and economy. He called upon the university community to contribute to the 'Viksit Bharat' vision by enhancing quality in health science education and research. The VC also highlighted the importance of integrating modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to prepare students for global health challenges. The event was attended by Registrar Arjun Wodeyar and other university officials. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/80th-independence-day-celebration-2268116