An FIR has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks regarding a 'purification ritual' held in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The complaint was lodged by Amit Kumar, a member of the Valmiki community, alleging that Rahul Gandhi's statements aimed to incite communal hatred and hurt religious sentiments. The controversy began after Mallikarjun Kharge attended an event in Haldwani, following which a 'purification yajna' was conducted at the same venue, which Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned and linked to caste discrimination. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/rahul-gandhi-fir-haldwani-shuddhikaran-case-4231046

A 10-foot long King Cobra created panic after appearing on a compound wall in Mallapur, Karwar district. Forest department officials Bilal Sheikh and Rayappa reached the spot and successfully captured the giant snake in a plastic box despite the crowd. The snake was later released safely into a dense forest area away from human habitation. The brave rescue operation by the forest department personnel received high praise from the local public. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/thrilling-rescue-10-foot-king-cobra-caught-by-forest-officials-on-a-compound-wall-in-karwar-gkn/articleshow-0ic521b

Apple prices have seen a significant rise despite the peak season due to production declines caused by climate change and unseasonal rains. Experts suggest that yields in major producing regions like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir have dropped, leading to a supply shortage in markets like Bengaluru. This has resulted in higher retail prices, impacting consumer demand. https://www.prajavani.net/agriculture/farming/apple-price-rise-production-decline-reasons-4231182

Preparations for the world-famous Mysuru Dasara are underway, with the first batch of nine elephants undergoing weight checks on Sunday. Shrikanta emerged as the heaviest elephant, weighing 5,770 kg, followed by Ekalavya at 5,610 kg. DCF Prabhugowda stated that the weight check is conducted to monitor the elephants' health and provide specialized diets rather than just increasing weight. Training for the Jumboo Savari has commenced in the palace premises, and the lead elephant for the golden howdah will be finalized after evaluating their performance during the training period. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/31/mysuru-dasara-srikanta-heaviest-among-nine-dasara-elephants

Actor Kiccha Sudeep has reacted to reports of threat calls being made to prevent the playing of actor Darshan's songs. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the situation surrounding Darshan in the Kannada film industry. https://kannada.news18.com/videos/entertainment/kiccha-sudeep-on-actor-darshan-svc-2480763.html

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of B. Nagendra following the Valmiki Corporation scam. DCM D.K. Shivakumar visited Delhi to discuss filling the two vacant cabinet posts with the Congress high command. Potential candidates include MLA Annapurna and Basavaraj Shivannavar. Meanwhile, BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra confirmed that the planned protest march from Raichur to Ballari will proceed on September 1. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/politics/2026/Aug/31/after-governor-accepts-nagendras-resignation-cm-heads-to-delhi-to-fill-two-cabinet-berths

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has announced his decision not to contest future elections, citing the increasingly expensive and deteriorated electoral system. Speaking in Tumakuru, the 80-year-old leader stated that while he is healthy, he finds the current system of excessive spending problematic. He clarified that although he will stop contesting Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, he will remain active in politics and work towards systemic reforms. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/former-cm-siddaramaiah-s-speech-about-the-electoral-system-mrq/articleshow-x62hy4t

MLA Umanath Kotian inaugurated the development works of Karnad State Highway in Mulki taluk. The project, costing a total of 9 crore rupees, includes road concretization and the construction of a four-lane road. Additionally, he mentioned that bridge works worth 98 crore rupees are underway in Maravoor, Kateel, and Balkunje. A tourist guest house built at 2 crore rupees in Mulki is also ready for inauguration. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/infrastructure/kn/mulki-mla-umanath-kotian-inaugurates-state-highway-development-works-in-karnad-taluk-1289024

The movie 'Irumudi' starring Ravi Teja has become a massive blockbuster, crossing 140 crores in its first week. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film was initially offered to stars Naga Chaitanya and Gopichand, who both rejected it due to the father character role. The film is now heading towards the 200-crore mark, proving to be a major career comeback for Ravi Teja. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/these-stars-rejected-irumudi-movie-offer-which-collected-thrice-of-its-budget-dvp-2480039.html

M.S. Patil Naribola, President of the Kalyana Karnataka Separate State Protest Committee, has warned the government regarding the severe drought conditions in Kalaburagi. He highlighted the continuous neglect of the region in sectors like education, irrigation, and agriculture. The committee demands that the government declare the district as drought-hit, provide ₹50,000 compensation per acre, and waive nationalized bank loans for farmers. Failure to meet these demands will lead to intense protests involving various religious leaders and social organizations. https://sanjevani.com/injustice-in-all-aspects-for-the-kalyana-karnataka-region-kalaburagi-karnataka/