Monsoon activity is expected to increase in Central India from August 8 to 15, with states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra likely to receive 100-200 mm of rain. The IMD predicts overall seasonal rainfall at 90% of the long-period average, despite El Nino conditions. Significant rainfall is also expected in coastal Karnataka, Malnad, Rajasthan, and Odisha over the coming days. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/nation/2026/Aug/09/monsoon-to-unleash-intense-rains-over-these-regions-in-india-forecasts-show

The 676th Sanjeevana Samadhi Sohala of Saint Namdev Maharaj will be celebrated in Alnavar on August 10 and 11. Organised by the Shri Namdev Shimpi Samaj Seva Sangh at the Vithal-Rukmini Temple, the event includes Dnyaneshwar Parayana, Dindi Utsav, and special rituals. A local devotee has donated silver sandals for the deities. The festival will conclude with Mahaprasad for all devotees. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hubballi-dharwad/news/kn/in-the-name-of-namdev-two-days-of-devotional-glory-1282781

Dharwad Milk Union has secured the first position among 15 milk unions in the state, according to President Shankar Mugad. Speaking at a meeting in Sirsi, he highlighted that the daily milk collection in the district has increased by 20,000 liters, reaching a current total of 84,000 liters. The union aims to reach 1 lakh liters daily. Incentives of Rs. 20 each have been announced for societies and secretaries per bag of Nandini Gold and Bypass milk sold. Additionally, Rs. 1.8 crore has been allocated for new milk analyzers. https://publicnext.com/news/district/uttara+kannada/public+feed/kn/sirsi-dharwad-milk-union-no-ranked-no-1-shankar-mugad-1282791

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has urged the Governor to take legal action against Congress leaders, alleging they forcibly obtained the resignation of Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. He accused CM D.K. Shivakumar and 30 other leaders of acting like goons, exerting political pressure, and manipulating the resignation letter. A formal complaint has been submitted to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot seeking intervention under constitutional powers. https://www.prajavani.net/news/karnataka-news/opposition-seeks-legal-action-against-congress-leaders-over-council-chairman-resignation-4183832

A unique 'Day in the Slush' (Kesaralli Ondu Dina) event was organized for the Jogi community at Balegarabetty in Gundibailu, Udupi. The event was jointly hosted by the Jogi Samaj Seva Samiti Udupi-Karkala units and other community organizations. The celebration featured traditional Ashadha season delicacies and rural sports. Inaugurated by Muralidhara Jogi, the event highlighted the importance of following religious traditions for a healthy society. Community leaders like K. Srinivas Jogi and Govinda Palli were present. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/--2266822

Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has strongly criticized the Karnataka state government over the Bidadi Township project. He warned CM D.K. Shivakumar that he would face a fate similar to Duryodhana if the government insisted on acquiring farmers' land. Ashoka extended support to the protest led by Nikhil Kumaraswamy and demanded the release of the previous fact-finding committee report. He threatened to disrupt the upcoming assembly sessions if the project is not scrapped and promised that the BJP would cancel the township plan if they return to power. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/politics/kn/bengaluru-duryodhana-s-fate-for-cm-bidadi-township-v-ashok-roared-1282764

Six new additional judges of the Karnataka High Court were sworn in by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at a ceremony held in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The new judges include Raghavendra Sitaram Srivatsa, Hema Kulkarni, Subramanya Rangarao, Tadagavadi Prakash Vivekananda, Bakkeshwara Pramod, and Hombegowda Shanthibhushan. The event was attended by Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, and other dignitaries. https://www.varthabharati.in/state/oath-taking-ceremony-2266770

Uzbekistan has become a top budget destination for Indians as 10 Indian Rupees equals approximately 1,260 Uzbekistani Som. A 4-day trip including flights, food, and stay can be completed within 30,000 to 35,000 INR. The country offers a simple e-visa process and features rich UNESCO heritage sites like Samarkand and Bukhara. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/travel/2026/Aug/09/this-country-gives-1260-value-for-10-inr-indians-can-visit-here-in-35000-with-easy-visa

Nephrologist Dr. Rajeev M highlights 5 warning signs of kidney damage visible in the morning. These include swelling around the face and eyes due to protein loss, swollen feet and ankles from fluid retention, foamy or bloody urine indicating filter damage, ammonia-like breath, and extreme fatigue caused by anemia. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to chronic kidney failure, so early medical consultation is advised. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/kidney-damage-5-symptoms-appear-in-the-morning-when-there-is-kidney-damage-must-know-details-are-inside-msy-ws-l-2466121.html

On the occasion of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's birthday, the first look of his character 'Rudra' from S.S. Rajamouli's upcoming film 'Varanasi' was unveiled. The poster features the actor on a bamboo raft amidst natural surroundings. The film, which also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has been shot in locations like Africa's Kilimanjaro. The high-budget project is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027. https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/mahesh-babu-rudra-first-look-viral-kes-ws-l-2466057.html