The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is progressing rapidly in five taluks of Vijayanagara district. District Election Officer Kavitha S. Mannikeri reported that 86.88% of the 11,42,732 distributed e-forms have been digitized. During the door-to-door verification, 38,335 deceased voters and 69,511 permanently shifted voters were identified. The campaign, which started on June 30, will conclude on August 8. Additionally, 3,042 voters submitted forms online, while over 22,000 voters remained unreachable. https://www.varthabharati.in/vijayanagara/sir-campaign-in-vijayanagara-district-8688-of-forms-digitized-2265944

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

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

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a nationwide campaign against the central government's E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) policy, alleging it damages vehicles and extracts money from the public's pockets. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited reports claiming consumers faced an additional cost of ₹88,234 crore due to low fuel efficiency between 2023 and 2026. While Congress claims the policy benefits ethanol producers over consumers, the government defends it as a measure to reduce crude oil imports and support farmers. https://www.varthabharati.in/national/congress-launches-nationwide-campaign-against-e20-money-is-being-stolen-from-peoples-pockets-rahul-gandhi-alleges-2266401

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

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

Actor Mitra is gaining widespread acclaim for his emotional role as Mahabala in the movie 'Karavali'. The character, who prepares a Kambala buffalo and deals with personal loss, has resonated deeply with family audiences and animal lovers. Mitra expressed satisfaction that his dream of playing such a role has been fulfilled. Meanwhile, other Kannada films like 'Ayogya-2' and 'Boss' are also making headlines in the industry. https://udayavani.com/cinema/Actor-Mithra-recieved-fame-in-Karavali-movie-193453

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

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