Former Rajya Sabha member and senior Congress leader H. Hanumanthappa passed away at the age of 95 due to age-related illness. A close associate of the Gandhi family, he served three terms in the Rajya Sabha and twice as Chairman of the Central Silk Board. His last rites will be performed today at Mukthidhama in Chitradurga. CM D.K. Shivakumar and DCM G. Parameshwara are scheduled to visit and pay their final respects. Security has been tightened in the city for the public viewing and funeral. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/chitradurga/former-rajya-sabha-mp-and-congress-leader-h-hanumanthappa-passes-away-in-chitradurga-close-aide-to-indira-gandhi-rajiv-gandhi-and-sonia-gandhi-1211162.html

Marathahalli police in Bengaluru arrested a Flipkart delivery boy named Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat for allegedly harassing a woman. The incident occurred on July 11 when the accused entered the woman's apartment under the pretext of using the washroom. Despite being told to use a public facility, he forced his way into her bedroom's toilet and behaved indecently while coming out. The victim recorded the incident on her mobile and posted it on social media, leading to the arrest. https://udayavani.com/district-news/bengaluru-delivery-boy-arrested-for-breaking-into-single-womans-house-and-sexually-harassing-her-246035

The article features the 'Chinakuruli' cartoon column published on Monday, July 13, 2026. It highlights daily current events through satirical illustrations and provides links to follow Prajavani on various social media platforms and mobile apps. https://www.prajavani.net/news/cartoons/chinakuruli-kannada-daily-cartoon-news-4119682

A Lok Adalat held in Sirsi court saw a significant success where 16,872 cases were settled out of a total of 19,243 pending matters. The Sirsi Taluk Legal Services Committee reported that judges including Hullur Hemalatha Basappa and Sharadadevi C Hatti were present. The event aimed at resolving disputes through mutual agreement across various levels of the judiciary. https://publicnext.com/news/district/uttara+kannada/public+feed/kn/good-response-to-lok-adalat-out-of-19-243-cases-16-872-cases-disposed-of-1274569

The grand finale of Zee Kannada's popular reality show 'Jodi No. 1' Season 3 concluded with Kote Prabhakar and Malathi emerging as winners. They received a trophy and a cash prize of ₹5 lakh. Dhanraj Achar and Prajna secured the first runner-up spot winning ₹3 lakh, while Nayana Nagaraj and Suhas became the second runners-up with a ₹2 lakh prize. The show featured 10 celebrity couples competing over 14 weeks. https://www.prajavani.net/entertainment/tv/jodi-no-one-kote-prabhakar-winner-prize-money-4120386

Bone marrow transplants in children are only necessary for specific cancers and rare genetic diseases. Manipal Hospital, which started this service five years ago, uses it to treat recurring cancers and conditions like thalassemia. The treatment includes types like Autologous transplants for lymphoma and neuroblastoma, offering a permanent cure for certain genetic disorders. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/health+&+fitness/kn/bone-marrow-transplant-in-children-when-is-it-necessary-for-whom-is-it-done-1274919

Legendary singer S. Janaki once took a vow not to sing for actress Savitri after the latter replaced Janaki's recorded song with P. Susheela's voice in a Tamil film. This led to a standoff where Janaki refused to sing for Savitri's next Telugu project, delaying it by three months. Eventually, the production team misled Janaki by claiming Savitri wasn't in the song, only for Janaki to later discover that Savitri had indeed performed to her vocals. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/entertainment/s-janaki-mahanati-savitri-controversy-for-song-389494

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Legendary singer S. Janaki has a deep connection with Tulu cinema, having sung iconic hits like 'Ekka Sakka'. She recently visited prominent temples in Mangaluru. Additionally, the article covers updates on upcoming Tulu movies like 'Taravad', 'Pitcher', and 'Kajja', along with a luxury flat gifted to director Sudhir Attavar for his work on the movie 'Koragajja'. https://udayavani.com/district-news/s-janaki-also-sang-for-tulu-films-299807

The article explains the unique Japanese tradition of 'Ofuro' or nighttime bathing. Unlike many cultures that prefer morning showers, Japanese people bathe at night to relieve daily stress, maintain hygiene by not bringing outdoor dirt to bed, and relax muscles. This practice aids in the release of melatonin, promoting better sleep and healthier skin, as revealed by an Indian influencer living in Japan. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/health-life/why-japanese-take-bath-in-night-not-in-morning-rlxwxgo