The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced a major recruitment drive for Customer Service Associate (CSA) positions across 11 public sector banks including Canara Bank and PNB. Graduates aged 20-28 can apply online from August 1 to August 21, 2026. The selection process includes preliminary exams in October and mains in December 2026, with the option to write exams in Kannada. The salary scale ranges from ₹24,050 to ₹64,480. Appointment letters are expected by March 2027. https://kannada.news18.com/news/jobs/bank-jobs-ibps-csa-recruitment-2026-government-bank-jobs-apply-online-bengaluru-abn-local18-ws-b-2460916.html

Newly appointed Minister Vijayanand Kashappanavar's daughter Samiksha touched hearts in Ilkal, Bagalkote, by asking her father to serve the poor instead of giving her money. When the minister tried to put money in her 'aarti' plate, she refused and urged him to focus on social service. The minister also addressed a controversial audio clip involving RB Thimmapur and Nanjayyanamath regarding the Bagalkote district in-charge position, stating that the party high command and CM will decide on the matter. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/new-minister-vijayananda-kashappanavara-was-surprised-to-hear-his-daughter-s-words-mrq/articleshow-u4ikimu

Due to heavy rain warnings from the Meteorological Department, the Dakshina Kannada District Disaster Management Authority has declared a holiday on August 08 for schools and colleges in four taluks: Puttur, Belthangady, Sullia, and Kadaba. The holiday applies to Anganwadis, government, aided, and private schools, PU colleges, ITIs, and polytechnics. Authorities have advised parents to keep children away from water bodies and warned fishermen not to venture into the sea. https://udayavani.com/district-news/RAIN-4-Taluks-School-Colleges-Holiday-on-8th-August-916078

A BBA student named Nabha, residing in Kaikamba near Mangaluru, passed away due to a fever. She had been suffering from a fever for the past 5-6 days and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, she breathed her last as the treatment failed. Nabha was the daughter of Abdul Razak and Nasreen from Kaikamba. The local community and her college friends have expressed deep condolences over her untimely demise. https://udayavani.com/district-news/Schoolgirl-due-to-fever-474681

During the 'Aati' month celebrations at Babbuswami Temple in Manipal, Udupi, a massive food festival was organized featuring 105 traditional coastal dishes. Over 14,000 food enthusiasts attended the event, which showcased authentic Tulu Nadu cuisines like Patrode, Turmeric leaf dumplings, and various jackfruit delicacies. Professional catering services were employed for the first time to maintain quality for the large crowd. The event, costing around 15-20 lakh rupees, aims to preserve and introduce traditional food culture to the younger generation. https://kannada.news18.com/news/mangaluru/aatida-tinisu-udupi-105-traditional-dishes-14000-people-udupi-rks-abn-local18-ws-b-2464506.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast meeting with newly elected NDA Lok Sabha MPs in New Delhi. He assured them, especially rebel leaders from TMC and Shinde's Shiv Sena, that the NDA is a family and he stands with every MP. Addressing concerns over parliamentary disruptions, he encouraged MPs to study parliamentary history, participate in debates, and stay connected with grassroots issues. He advised them to contact the PMO directly for constituency development hurdles and maintain cordial relations even with opposition leaders. https://tv9kannada.com/national/modi-assures-nda-mps-dont-worry-i-am-with-you-unity-amidst-parliament-standoff-1222349.html

Ayogya 2, the sequel to the 2018 hit Kannada film Ayogya, has failed to live up to expectations. Directed by S. Mahesh Kumar and starring Sathish Ninasam, the film suffers from a weak script and logical inconsistencies. Despite a talented cast including P. Ravishankar and Rachita Ram, the movie feels dragged out with unnecessary build-up and repetitive conflicts. Rachita Ram has very limited screen time, which has disappointed fans. The comedy, relying on double-meaning dialogues, has also been criticized. Overall, the sequel lacks the freshness of the original and fails to engage the audience. https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/ayogya-2-film-review-rachita-ram-sathish-ninasam-s-mahesh-kumar-movie-utterly-fails-to-impress-1222373.html

In Virparda village of Gujarat's Morbi district, a 18-foot deep well has become a local sensation as water inside it is rising and falling like sea waves. Despite nearby wells remaining calm, this particular well is continuously overflowing with wave-like movements following heavy rains. Hundreds of villagers are flocking to witness this mysterious phenomenon occurring on a piece of agricultural land near the highway. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/videos/2026/Aug/07/gujarats-morbi-well-shows-unusual-wave-like-movement

The flower show at Lalbagh, organized for Independence Day 2026, features a recreation of the Ganga dynasty's glory. Over 3.6 million flowers, including rare varieties from India and abroad, are used to create stunning historical artworks, making it a major attraction for visitors. https://www.prajavani.net/district/bengaluru-city/lalbagh-flower-show-ganga-dynasty-recreation-4179834

South Western Railway has extended the services of 8 special trains between Karnataka and Kerala until the end of September. These weekly express trains, operating from Hubballi and Bengaluru to Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, aim to manage the heavy rush during upcoming holidays and festivals. The extended services include four additional trips in each direction with no changes to the existing schedules, stops, or coach compositions. https://kannada.news18.com/news/hubballi-dharwad/special-train-extension-hubballi-bengaluru-kerala-september-hubli-dharwad-pll-abn-local18-ws-b-2464707.html