A young woman named Lavanya was brutally murdered at B.C. Road in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada. The terrifying act, where the attacker chased and assaulted her near the bus stand, was captured on CCTV. MP Brijesh Chowta and other dignitaries visited her residence in Kakkepadavu to offer condolences during the final rites. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/crime/kn/shocking-murder-in-bantwal-b-woman-murdered-on-c-road-cctv-captured-1276072

Due to the lack of rainfall in the Kalyan Karnataka region, crops are drying up, causing severe distress to farmers. To pray for good rains and the welfare of farmers, young activist Sridevi Kattimani visited the famous Shri Mailapura Mallayya Temple in Yadgir and offered special prayers. She urged the government to take the farmers' plight seriously and provide necessary relief measures immediately. https://sanjevani.com/sridevi-kattimani-offers-special-prayers-to-mailapura-mallayya-for-the-welfare-of-farmers-yadgir-karnataka/

Rain has finally graced Yadgir district, bringing relief to farmers who were worried about their Kharif crops. While Surapur taluk and other areas received heavy downpours in the evening, some places like Yadgir city and Gurmitkal continue to experience cloudy weather. The rainfall is a significant boost for groundnut, pigeon pea, and green gram crops that were at risk due to the dry spell. https://publicnext.com/news/district/yadgir/nature/kn/varuna-shows-mercy-to-the-people-of-yadgir-1276172

The historic Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced in Odisha with millions of devotees participating in the grand festival. Lord Jagannath, along with siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, began their annual journey to the Gundicha temple in newly constructed chariots. A significant ritual, 'Chera Pahara', performed by the Puri King, symbolizes equality before God. The deities will stay at the Gundicha temple for nine days before returning to the main temple during the 'Bahuda Yatra' scheduled for July 24. https://tv9kannada.com/national/puri-jagannath-rath-yatra-2026-grand-start-dates-and-festival-significance-1212520.html

Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. The article reflects on her 72-year marriage and the tragic 2001 acid attack that permanently altered her appearance but never dampened her spirit. Rare photos of her from before the incident, including family pictures and temple visits, have gone viral following her demise. She had survived a severe acid attack during a temple visit in Haradanahalli, remaining unconscious for two months before recovering. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/state/chennamma-deve-gowda-rare-unseen-photos-before-acid-attack-viral-san-dpsw0g2

Former South African batter AB de Villiers expressed disappointment over Team India's poor T20 performance against Ireland and England. Following India's 2-0 series loss to Ireland and 4-0 loss to England, ABD criticized coach Gautam Gambhir's tactical decisions and the inexperience of young players. He pointed out the constant shifts between players like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and the over-reliance on struggling players like Washington Sundar. He urged fans to be patient, noting that replacing legends like Kohli and Rohit takes time. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/sports/ab-de-villiers-upset-after-india-lost-t20-series-against-england-ireland-kas26071605440

A notorious wild elephant named 'Dhurbe' in Nepal has systematically targeted a single family over 14 years, killing four members. After killing the parents of Shanichara Bote in 2012, the elephant tracked the family to their new home 9 miles away in Jagatpur, where it recently killed his daughter-in-law and 4-year-old grandson. Since 2010, the elephant has claimed over 25 lives, making it Nepal's most dangerous wildlife threat. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/viral/family-escaped-deadly-elephant-once-but-it-came-back-after-14-years-in-nepal/articleshow-ek7bcnm

Farmers and Dalit organizations in Chikkaballapur are protesting against the alleged encroachment of their land by the Forest Department in survey number 65 of Singatkadirenahalli. The protest reached its 29th day as demonstrators laid siege to the AC office, blaming revenue officials for negligence and creating a conflict between farmers and the forest department. Protesters expressed anger against AC Ashwin and Tehsildar Rashmi, demanding an immediate resolution to the ongoing land dispute. https://publicnext.com/news/district/chikkaballapur/government/kn/chikkaballapur-forest-department-alleges-land-encroachment-1275082

The historical conflict between the Madhva and Shankara sects in coastal Karnataka is more than a religious debate; it has shaped the region's cultural and political landscape. Centered around the Madhwa-Advaita ideologies and control over Udupi's temples, the conflict involved various local communities like Bunts, Mogaveeras, and Dalits. Historian Dr. M.S. Achyuta Sharma explains how the socio-political turmoil during the Anglo-Mysore wars was utilized to shift administrative powers of temples from Sthanika Brahmins to the Madhva sect, leading to significant demographic and religious changes in Tulu Nadu. https://www.varthabharati.in/nimma-ankana/madhva-and-shankara-2261633

Scheduled power outages are expected in Bengaluru on Monday, July 20, 2026, due to urgent maintenance work by KPTCL at the Welcast and Byatarayanapura sub-stations. Areas like Sahakara Nagar, Jalahalli, and Amrutahalli will face power cuts for 4 to 5 hours. Additionally, Chikmagalur district will experience outages on July 19 for feeder construction. BESCOM and MESCOM have issued official alerts. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/power-cut-in-bengaluru-monday-july-20-there-will-be-no-electricity-here-is-areas-list-article-155129874