IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that Bengaluru Tech Summit will be held from Nov 17-19, featuring 10,000+ startups and delegates from 70+ countries. Key highlights include the establishment of an AI University, the 'MiST' technology museum at NGEF, and the 'Elevate Next' program providing ₹1 crore funding to eligible startups to boost Deep Tech innovation in Karnataka. https://publicnext.com/news/district/bangalore/politics/kn/bengaluru-tech-summit-2026-karnataka-s-deep-tech-ai-tech-1277959

Pradeep S. Sahukar, President of the Karnataka Law Society (KLS) Belagavi, met with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. During this formal meeting, discussions regarding educational developments and institutional progress were held. The meeting signifies a key interaction between the prominent educational society head and the state leadership. https://publicnext.com/news/national/india/politics/kn/c-m-d-k-belagavi-karnataka-law-society-president-pradeep-s-shivakumar-met-shivakumar-sahukar-1277818

The Muzrai Department has banned devotees from touching the ancient stone idol of Maha Ganapati in Gokarna to prevent further erosion. Assistant Commissioner Sudha Talwar issued the order, stating that only the priest on shift duty is allowed inside the sanctum sanctorum. Devotees and VIPs must now offer prayers and view the deity from a distance. This decision follows requests from locals and devotees to preserve the thousands-of-years-old idol from wearing away due to constant contact. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/karnataka/2026/Jul/23/now-no-touching-idol-at-gokarna-temple-while-praying

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar described the Central Government's move to discuss the education system and student protests as a hopeful sign. Speaking after the Bengaluru Tech Summit CEO breakfast meeting, he emphasized working for the future of students. He also addressed queries regarding a letter from the Tamil Nadu CM and cabinet expansion, stating that while details aren't ready for disclosure, the government is open to collaboration for progress. https://www.justkannada.in/cm-d-k-shivakumar-16/

Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar have reacted to the ongoing NEET paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. Gill expressed support for peaceful protestors and emphasized that education shapes the nation's future, calling for empathy and respect. Sachin Tendulkar shared a message about the importance of hard work over shortcuts and cheating. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi also commented on the issue, stating that the students' frustration is understandable and collective efforts are needed to prevent such incidents in the future. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/neet-protest-jantar-mantar-gill-tendulkar-appeal-peace-students-1216300.html

Drinking tea within 20-30 minutes of preparation is ideal as its antioxidant properties diminish later. Reheating tea leads to increased tannins, causing acidity, digestive issues, and iron deficiency. Experts like Dr. Yogesh Arul suggest avoiding reheated tea to prevent natural compound destruction. The article also provides a recipe for masala tea and advises limiting daily intake to 2-3 cups, preferably avoiding an empty stomach. https://kannada.news18.com/news/lifestyle/health-how-many-minutes-should-tea-be-drunk-once-it-is-brewed-ach-ws-l-2450680.html

A screenshot claiming that actor Shah Rukh Khan posted in support of the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has gone viral. However, fact-checks reveal that the superstar has made no such post on his official social media accounts. While other Bollywood stars like Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt expressed support, the viral image attributed to SRK is fabricated. The actor is currently busy filming his upcoming movie 'King', scheduled for a 2026 release. https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/fake-screenshot-of-x-post-showing-in-name-of-bollywood-actor-shah-rukh-khan-is-viral-dvp-2455124.html

This article provides the Panchanga (astrological calendar) for Saturday, July 25, 2026. It includes details about the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana for the day, along with auspicious and inauspicious timings based on Vedic astrology. https://www.prajavani.net/astro-vastu/panchanga/panchanga-on-july-25-2026-4147559

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has warned selectors against dropping Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli based on recent poor form. Ashwin emphasized that both legends have contributed immensely to Indian cricket, with Rohit alone scoring nearly 12,000 ODI runs. He stated that dropping them would trigger massive public outrage across the country and suggested they should remain part of the team until the upcoming ODI World Cup, after which they might retire. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/cricket-news/rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-are-untouchable-r-ashwin-blasts-critics-1214691.html