A fire broke out at the Kariyakallu dumping yard in Karkala on the night of July 9. Firefighters led by Station Officer Chandrashekhar rushed to the spot and conducted an operation to extinguish the flames. The garbage caught fire, resulting in heavy smoke in the area. Due to the timely intervention of the fire department, the fire was brought under control and further damage was prevented. https://publicnext.com/news/district/udupi/infrastructure/kn/karkala-fire-breaks-out-at-dumping-yard-timely-action-of-the-fire-brigade-1274264

The 'My e-Khata, My Right' campaign scheduled for July 11 in Bengaluru has been cancelled. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Commissioner Maheshwar Rao stated that revenue officials are currently busy with the special summary revision of the electoral roll. Since officials are serving as electoral registration officers and supervisors, the campaign has been postponed. A new date for the campaign will be announced in the future. https://www.varthabharati.in/bangalore-city/gba-chief-commissioner-maheshwar-rao-2259974

A major attack by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on a police outpost near Mangi Dam in Ziarat, Balochistan, has resulted in the deaths of 17 police personnel, including two Station House Officers. Additionally, approximately 15 officers are reported missing and are suspected of being abducted. The BLA has claimed responsibility for the assault. In response, security forces have launched a massive search operation in the region to locate the missing personnel and the attackers. https://kannada.news18.com/news/national-international/pakistan-police-station-attack-17-police-killed-several-missing-deadly-assault-news-hmg-2441549.html

A 53-year-old woman named K. Obamma died after being bitten by a pair of cobras while collecting maize fodder for cattle in Chaudapura village, Vijayanagara. Despite being rushed to the Kudligi Government Hospital, she succumbed to the venom. Enraged villagers killed the snakes following the incident. Local MLA Dr. N.T. Srinivas visited the grieving family to offer his condolences. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/karnataka-districts/vijayanagar-kudlagi-woman-dies-after-being-bitten-by-a-pair-of-cobras-mrq/articleshow-pxi8lyi

Argentina advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after a 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt, despite initially trailing 0-2. Captain Lionel Messi scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, setting a new world record as the first player to score in nine consecutive World Cup matches. Messi also became the first to score in six consecutive knockout games and reached a total of 21 World Cup goals. While leading the Golden Boot race with 8 goals this edition, he also registered an unwanted record for missing the most penalties (4) in World Cup history. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/football/lionel-messi-magic-fifa-world-cup-record-goals-golden-boot-race-continues-4109632

Commuters on Charmadi Ghat road are advised to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon due to recurring incidents of tree falls, rockslides, and landslides. The narrow road connecting Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru faces visibility issues due to thick fog. While the National Highway Authority has deployed a JCB for emergency clearance and conducted pre-monsoon checks, road widening is expected only after the rainy season. Network issues remain a challenge for reporting incidents. https://udayavani.com/district-news/charmadi-ghat-travel-exercise-double-the-caution-during-the-monsoon-917493

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the FBI and the US Department of Justice for alleged money laundering and fraud involving $260 million. Investigations reveal that $57 million was suspicious, with funds allegedly routed through fake companies and used for luxury purchases. While AFA President Claudio Tapia faces political pressure, the probe is focused on administrative corruption and will not affect the Argentina national team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they have reached the quarter-finals. https://tv9kannada.com/sports/fbi-investigates-argentina-football-associations-financial-operations-1210475.html

Two B.Tech students from Andhra Pradesh, Ganesh Naik and Santosh Kumar, were rescued from the middle of Mallalli Falls in Kodagu's Somwarpet taluk. The duo had illegally crossed a fence to reach the waterfall's center when a sudden increase in water flow left them stranded on a rock. Alert locals informed the fire department, and after a daring operation by the Somwarpet fire brigade and local volunteers, both students were brought to safety. https://www.etvbharat.com/kn/state/rescue-of-two-students-from-andhra-pradesh-who-were-stuck-in-the-middle-of-kas26070802403

Puttur City Police have arrested Nelson C.V., a resident of Thrissur, Kerala, who had been absconding since 2021 in connection with a 2017 house robbery case. Despite 41 arrest warrants issued against him, he evaded capture until recently being caught in Miyur. He was previously released on conditional bail but repeatedly violated court orders, leading to a new case being registered against him in Puttur. https://udayavani.com/district-news/puttur-accused-subject-to-41-arrest-warrants-finally-arrested-620769