Agriculture Minister P.M. Narendraswamy performed special prayers and Rudrabhishek at the Padi Igguthappa Temple in Madikeri to pray for rain. The event was attended by local MLAs and political figures. Additionally, the government has decided to initiate cloud seeding for 60 days across various parts of the state starting tomorrow due to the prevailing rain deficit. https://www.prajavani.net/district/kodagu/agriculture-minister-padi-igguthappa-temple-rain-prayer-4214210

The article discusses the alarming rise in juvenile delinquency and violent behavior among children. Citing a recent incident in Telangana where students killed their teacher, it highlights causes like parental pressure, social media influence, and lack of emotional support in nuclear families. It urges society and parents to stop treating children as financial investments and instead focus on nurturing empathy and human values. https://www.prajavani.net/op-ed/opinion/juvenile-delinquency-parenting-mental-health-concerns-4216668

A tragic incident occurred in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar where three members of a family died. 18-year-old Kunal Chandagude attempted suicide from a cliff over an iPhone EMI dispute. His father Muralidhar fell into a 250-foot gorge while trying to save him, and seeing this, his mother Sangeeta also jumped. Investigations reveal the family had been facing internal conflicts and property disputes for years following the death of their eldest son. Kunal had previously attempted suicide at the same spot last year. https://www.varthabharati.in/National/iphone-emi-not-sole-trigger-teen-attempted-suicide-last-year-from-same-cliff-2270154

Actor Darshan faces increased trouble in the Renukaswamy murder case as accused Pradosh has applied to become an approver (state witness). Pradosh has already submitted an 11-page statement, which reportedly contains information against Darshan. While the prosecution has agreed, the court's final decision is pending tomorrow. Another accused, Vinay, is also reportedly considering becoming an approver, which could significantly impact Darshan's bail prospects. https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/trouble-for-darshan-pradush-mafi-to-be-witness-application-hearing-tomorrow-kes-ws-l-2476020.html

Veerabrahmendra Kunku Balaji, a devotee from Nellore, is performing 'Urulu Seva' (rolling on the ground) across the 3,550 steps of Tirumala's Alipiri path. His mission is to raise awareness for cow protection and urge the government to declare the cow as the 'National Mother'. This marks his 13th such journey, where he demands stricter laws against cow slaughter and illegal transportation while promoting Indian cultural traditions. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/astrology/devotee-performs-urulu-seva-rolling-ritual-up-the-3550-steps-of-tirumala-hill-sns/articleshow-63ggi6r

Sugar prices in Bengaluru have surged significantly ahead of the festival season, including Ganesh Chaturthi and Dasara. In the wholesale market, prices jumped from ₹52 to ₹65-70 per kg within five days. Domestic sugar prices have seen a 40% increase over the last two months, potentially due to high demand and the ethanol blending policy. This hike is expected to impact retail consumers heavily as old stocks deplete. https://kannada.news18.com/news/state/sugar-price-increases-in-bangalore-during-festival-season-bad-news-for-people-dvp-2475039.html

Telugu actor Ravi Teja's latest film 'Irumudi' has created box office history by recovering its budget within just 38 hours of release. The movie, directed by Shiva Nirvana, entered the 100 crore club in just four days. It witnessed housefull shows across 262 screens in Hyderabad on its opening day and sold 36,000 tickets in a single hour on BookMyShow. The film's massive success is expected to pose a significant challenge to the upcoming movie 'Toxic' in terms of theater availability and competition in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/ravi-tejas-irumudi-movie-creating-records-at-box-office-1229365.html

CID officials conducted a second raid on the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) office regarding the illegal recruitment of Veterinary Officers. Led by SP Raghavendra Hegde, the team scrutinized documents following new leads. Additionally, CID issued notices to 329 candidates to appear for investigation after some confessed to irregularities before the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is separately probing financial misconduct. https://tv9kannada.com/videos/kpsc-under-cid-scrutiny-second-raid-conducted-in-veterinary-officer-recruitment-scam-1229364.html

A massive 40-foot cutout of Tipu Sultan erected for Eid Milad in Chikkamagaluru's Tipu Nagar has sparked controversy. A group of youth shared a video of the cutout on the Instagram page 'Chikkamagaluru Power Tipu Boys' using a song related to the Pakistani Army's Mujahideen. Following public outrage and concerns over communal harmony, PSI Dhanaraj filed a suo motu FIR under BNS sections 196 and 299 for provocative content. Police are currently investigating and searching for those who shared the video. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/24/chikkamagaluru-anti-national-song-used-in-tipu-sultan-cutout-video-during-eid-milad