In Hubballi, residents and pedestrians connecting Gokul Road to Dollars Colony are facing severe issues due to illegal bike parking on footpaths and broken drainage systems. Negligence by the RTO and City Municipal Corporation has turned footpaths into parking zones, blocking pedestrian movement. Additionally, open drains are overflowing onto the roads, causing foul smells and unhygienic conditions. Locals have expressed their frustration over the lack of official action regarding these long-standing civic problems. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/infrastructure/kn/hubballi-bike-parking-has-been-restored-on-footpaths-drainage-is-a-problem-for-people-1284959

A 72-year-old man named Parameshwar died after falling from the 18th floor of an apartment building on Magadi Road, Bengaluru. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while he was living with his family. Although his wife claimed he fell accidentally while cleaning balcony glass, the K.P. Agrahara police suspect it might be a case of suicide. An investigation is currently underway. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/man-falls-to-death-from-bengaluru-apartment-floor-4199778

On the occasion of Naga Panchami, the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, Darshan H.V., has declared a local holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices on Monday, August 17, 2026. While the festival is celebrated with fervor across Karnataka, it is not a public holiday statewide; hence, schools in other districts will function as usual. The article also mentions the auspicious muhurta for the puja and the mythological significance of the festival related to King Janamejaya and Astika Muni. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/nagara-panchami-tomorrow-august-17-school-holiday-in-dakshina-kannada-article-155706686

Bharti Airtel's recent prepaid tariff hikes are expected to boost its Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by up to ₹12 per month, according to brokerage firms like IIFL Capital and Morgan Stanley. The company has discontinued plans priced at ₹299, ₹579, ₹619, and ₹649, while increasing the popular ₹299 plan to ₹349. Analysts estimate the ARPU increase could range from ₹4 to ₹12. Further price hikes for some plans are anticipated by December 2024. https://www.prajavani.net/business/commerce-news/airtel-arpu-increase-prepaid-plan-price-hike-4199798

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has issued a show-cause notice to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for appearing in surrogate advertisements for pan masala brands under the guise of cardamom. The 9-page notice gives the actors 15 days to clarify their stance and directs them to remove the content from their social media handles. Failure to provide a satisfactory response could lead to penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and Consumer Protection Act. The matter has also been referred to national bodies like FSSAI and CCPA for further action. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/what-is-surrogate-ad-and-why-shahrukh-khan-ajay-devgan-tiger-get-not-by-fda-maharashtra-know-rules-bmk/articleshow-2db2yxx

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

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

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