A tragic incident occurred in Mataki Tanda, Kalaburagi, where a man named Shivlal Rathod blew himself up using gelatin sticks following a domestic dispute. The explosion claimed the lives of Shivlal and his 15-year-old daughter, Meera, while four others, including his wife and son, sustained critical injuries. The injured are currently receiving treatment at GIMS Hospital. Police suspect that the act was intentional due to family conflicts. An investigation is underway to determine the source of the explosives. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/state/gelatin-stick-explosion-two-people-died-in-kalaburagi-kas26081104090

Popular Kannada actor Sharan has lent his energetic voice to the song 'Shakalaka' for the upcoming movie 'Spark', starring Niranjan Sudhindra. The high-energy mass track is composed by Sachin Basrur. The recording session was recently completed successfully in Bengaluru, creating a buzz in Gandhinagar and raising expectations among the audience ahead of its release. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/cinema/kn/sharan-s-voice-for-the-song-shakalaka-from-the-film-spark-1283250

A grand cultural event titled 'Vachana Sangama' was organized by the Lalita Kala Seva Samstha in Mattimadu village, Kalaburagi. The event was inaugurated by Manjunath Mathapati, District Honorary President of KRV. Renowned artists from AIR and Doordarshan, including Basavaraj Sthavaramath and Shrishail Kondeda, performed at the event, accompanied by tabla players Mounesh Panchal and Abhishek Vishwakarma. The program saw participation from several dignitaries and local villagers. https://sanjevani.com/vachana-sangama-cultural-program-held-with-grandeur/

This article provides a detailed recipe for making Brain Fry. The process involves cleaning and steaming 1kg of brain in an idli cooker before cutting it into pieces. A masala is prepared by sautéing onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies in oil and ghee. Spices like turmeric, pepper powder, and garam masala are added to the mix. Finally, the cooked brain pieces are tossed in the spice mixture and fried on low heat until ready to serve. https://sanjevani.com/%E0%B2%AC%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0%E0%B3%88%E0%B2%A8%E0%B3%8D-%E0%B2%AA%E0%B3%8D%E0%B2%B0%E0%B3%88/

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has ordered Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. Despite Karnataka presenting facts regarding drought conditions and low reservoir levels during the meeting, the committee issued this recommendation. The Karnataka government plans to challenge this order before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meeting scheduled for today. https://www.varthabharati.in/state/cwrc-orders-release-of-12000-cusecs-of-water-daily-to-tamil-nadu-2267172

Vatal Nagaraj, along with farmer organizations, staged a protest in Hubballi over North Karnataka's issues including Mahadayi, Cauvery, and Mekedatu water projects. They have called for a state-wide Karnataka Bandh on August 13 to urge the government to address these long-standing demands. Various organizations have pledged support for the call. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/news/kn/protest-led-by-vatal-nagaraj-karnataka-bandh-on-august-13-1283254

Police investigating the Renukaswamy murder case have identified two businessmen, Kiran and Gaurav Shetty, for allegedly threatening witness Sandeep. Forensic reports suggest they were on a conference call with accused Puneeth when the witness was being intimidated. The police are also probing the role of an influential woman who allegedly instructed Puneeth to threaten Sandeep, the 49th witness in the case, to prevent him from testifying. Three people have already been arrested in this sub-case. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Aug/11/darshan-fan-renukaswamy-murder-case-cops-trace-two-industrialists-woman-after-threats-to-witness

A total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, primarily visible in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Since it won't be visible in India, the 'Sutak' rules do not apply. Experts clarify that watching the eclipse live on mobile phones or TV doesn't attract any religious faults or health risks for pregnant women. Traditional cleansing rituals like bathing are not mandatory for those watching digitally. Only residents in areas where the eclipse is physically visible are advised to follow local customs. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/festivals/watching-a-solar-eclipse-live-on-your-mobile-will-it-bring-bad-luck/articleshow-swywzhi

School enrollment in Karnataka has seen a significant drop of over 4.07 lakh students for the academic year 2026-27. The total number of students across government, private, and aided schools fell from 1 crore last year to 96.21 lakh. This decline is largely attributed to the confusion regarding the minimum age limit of 6 years for Class 1 admissions as of June 1. Many parents reportedly postponed admissions due to these strict age regulations, affecting both government and private educational institutions. https://newsfirstlive.com/campus/karnataka-school-admissions-2026-27-student-enrollment-decline-4-lakh-12249957

Reports suggest that some Indian cricketers are allegedly using weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro to achieve an 'ultra-lean' look, influenced by the fitness standards set by Virat Kohli. While these GLP-1 agonists are not yet on the WADA prohibited list, experts warn that using them without medical necessity can lead to muscle loss and increased injury risks. This trend is driven by commercial pressure to look like models on social media, potentially compromising long-term athletic performance. BCCI and NADA have yet to comment on these reports. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/indian-cricketers-under-scanner-for-using-weight-loss-drugs-1223855.html