Due to heavy monsoon rains in the Western Ghats, major reservoirs in Karnataka including Almatti, KRS, and Tungabhadra are seeing a significant surge in water inflow. Almatti dam recorded a massive inflow of 1.26 lakh cusecs. KRS and Harangi are also nearing higher levels, significantly boosting the state's water storage levels as of July 8. https://tv9kannada.com/karnataka/karnataka-reservoir-water-level-on-july-8-monsoon-inflow-boosts-almatti-krs-bhadra-dams-1209201.html

A gold merchant named Prakash Raikar, along with his wife Prabha and son Shashank, committed suicide by hanging in their residence at Prashanta Nagar, Gangavathi, Koppal district. Preliminary police reports suggest that the family took this extreme step due to a heavy debt burden incurred from their jewelry business. District SP Dr. Ram L. Arasiddhi visited the spot for inspection. https://www.prajavani.net/district/koppal/gold-merchant-family-suicide-koppala-4101503

The Karnataka High Court has stayed a criminal case filed by a woman against her NRI husband for allegedly not providing her finger chips and meat during her pregnancy. Justice Nagaprasanna expressed displeasure over the misuse of Section 498A for trivial reasons, noting that the case threatened the husband's career in the USA. The court allowed the husband to return to his job abroad, emphasizing that the law is for protection, not harassment. https://saakshatv.com/case-against-husband-for-not-giving-finger-chips-is-this-a-joke-asks-judge-in-anger/

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has arrived in Belagavi to attend a national-level meeting scheduled until July 14. Arriving from Hyderabad via flight, he was provided with tight security. Around 146 senior RSS functionaries are participating in this significant meeting where various organizational matters will be discussed. https://publicnext.com/news/district/belgaum/politics/kn/rss-national-meeting-mohan-bhagwat-arrives-in-belagavi-1273166

Two women were injured in a bull attack near the Adi Subramanya temple. One victim, Lalita from Byadagi, suffered severe head injuries and lost consciousness, while another woman named Manjamma sustained injuries to her limbs. In other news, a car driver broke a toll barrier at Brahmarakotlu, and several jaundice cases have been reported in Mangaluru. Additionally, Kambala organizer Niranjana Rai passed away in Puttur. https://udayavani.com/district-news/bull-attack-in-subramanya-two-women-injured-259794

The article discusses spiritual rules regarding whether to keep the puja room doors open or closed after worship. It suggests keeping doors open while the lamp is lit to invite positive energy and Goddess Lakshmi, also citing the scientific need for oxygen. It recommends closing doors after rituals to maintain sanctity or when the house is empty. For modern homes without doors, using curtains is suggested to follow these traditions. https://tv9kannada.com/spiritual/pooja-room-doors-open-or-closed-vastu-and-spiritual-rules-for-positive-energy-at-home-1209808.html

Police in Udupi and surrounding areas have intensified operations, leading to arrests in matka gambling and illegal liquor sales. In a major fraud case, a woman was arrested in Bengaluru for blackmailing prominent individuals with obscene videos, extorting 70 lakhs. Another arrest was made in connection with the mysterious death of an Udupi businessman in Goa. Meanwhile, Manipal faces traffic woes near the DC office, and a rural Kannada school is making waves by providing computer education from grade 1. https://udayavani.com/district-news/police-raid-on-matka-gambling-den-in-sasthan-one-arrested-cash-seized-191214

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iranian targets following allegations that Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a prior ceasefire, Washington stated the strikes aim to neutralize Iran's ability to threaten critical global shipping routes. These developments signal a potential collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and have renewed fears of a direct military conflict between the two nations. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/videos/2026/Jul/09/is-the-us-iran-ceasefire-falling-apart

The special summary revision of electoral rolls (SIR-2026) is progressing rapidly in Udupi district, with 89.5% of enumeration forms already distributed. Out of 10.63 lakh targeted forms, 9.51 lakh have been delivered by BLOs. District Collector Swaroopa T.K. announced that 58,500 forms are digitized, while 407 deaths and 243 permanent transfers of voters were identified. Additionally, a total honorarium of ₹88.96 lakh has been released for 1,112 BLOs, granting ₹8,000 to each official for their door-to-door verification services. https://www.varthabharati.in/udupi/sir-895-census-form-distribution-in-udupi-district-2259740