A tragic road accident in Syria on the highway connecting Damascus and Deir ez-Zor resulted in the deaths of 35 people. The collision involved a public transport bus and a ministry bus. Numerous passengers were injured, and Syrian military helicopters were deployed to assist in the rescue operations according to state media. https://www.prajavani.net/news/world-news/syria-bus-accident-damascus-highway-deaths-4149109

A major theft involving gold jewelry worth lakhs of rupees has come to light at the historic Sri Durgambika Temple in Davanagere. Investigations revealed that the temple priest himself stole the ornaments and sold them to a merchant. A video of the temple committee president, S.S. Mallikarjun, confronting the priest and the merchant has gone viral. The committee has issued a one-week ultimatum to return the gold, failing which legal action will be initiated. Meanwhile, local BJP leaders have demanded the mass resignation of the temple committee members over the incident. https://udayavani.com/district-news/davangere-duggamma-devis-gold-ornaments-stolen-945765

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a new social media record as his selfie video addressing the NEET paper leak issue garnered over 306 million views in 24 hours. Following the post, he gained more than 1.1 million followers overnight. In his message, he thanked the youth for supporting the government's strict actions against paper leak syndicates, which include up to 10 years of imprisonment and a 10 crore rupee fine under the new regulations. https://kannada.news18.com/news/national-international/narendra-modi-video-goes-viral-instragram-followers-increase-says-thank-you-friends-social-media-buzz-hmg-2455102.html

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Hesarur village of Savanur taluk, Haveri district, where a husband died shortly after his wife's passing. 65-year-old Shantamma died on Sunday night, and unable to bear the grief, her 75-year-old husband Junjappa Barki, who spent the night mourning her, passed away on Monday morning. The couple had lived happily for 45 years, and their death together has left the villagers and relatives in deep sorrow. https://publicnext.com/news/district/haveri/health+&+fitness/kn/haveri-a-couple-in-death-1278795

Lung cancer is not exclusive to smokers. According to Dr. Baibhav Khajaria of Fortis Hospital, factors like air pollution (PM2.5, PM10), exposure to asbestos, and genetics are significant causes. Despite 85% of cases being linked to tobacco, non-smokers in regions like West Bengal are showing increased incidence. Experts recommend reducing exposure to industrial pollution, using HEPA air filters indoors, and opting for early screening to detect the disease in its initial stages. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/non-smokers-can-get-cancer-too-did-you-know-mnk-ws-bl-2452819.html

A well-known ambulance driver and self-proclaimed social worker from Belthangady, Jaleel Baba, has been identified as a key suspect in a massive MDMA drug trafficking ring. Following a major bust of drugs worth Rs 5.50 crore in Bagalkot, arrested accomplices revealed that Jaleel used his ambulance to supply drugs to students and doctors under the guise of emergency services. Mangaluru CCB police have named him as the fourth accused, and he is currently absconding with his phone switched off for the last eight days. https://kannada.news18.com/news/crime/drugs-smuggled-in-ambulance-jalil-baba-missing-ssr-ws-bl-2456251.html

During the monsoon, snakes often enter homes seeking dry shelter. Instead of chemicals, natural remedies like burning dried orange or sweet potato peels can repel them due to the strong smell. Other methods include spraying a mixture of garlic, onion juice, and rock salt near entrances or burning neem leaves and camphor. Keeping the surroundings clean and free of debris is also crucial to preventing snakes from hiding near homes. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/snake-prevention-tips-in-monsoon-to-prevent-it-by-burning-this-fruit-skin-details-are-here-msy-ws-l-2456197.html

The Supreme Court of India has stated that peaceful protest is a fundamental right and police brutality or lathi charges against protesters cannot be justified. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant will hear petitions regarding police action against students protesting NEET paper leaks. The court emphasized the need for self-discipline in a democracy and noted that force is not always necessary during protests. This comes after clashes during a 'Parliament Chalo' march in Delhi. Meanwhile, the central government has introduced a bill to curb exam malpractices. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/supreme-court-on-neet-protest-police-action-4152275

During a 'Gen Z' protest against NEET exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, a girl who allegedly used derogatory remarks against PM Narendra Modi is now receiving threats and abuse on social media. After her video went viral, she posted another video tearfully explaining that she has been receiving obscene calls for three days, though she remains firm and stated she will not be intimidated by cyberbullying. https://navasamaja.com/a-young-woman-who-insulted-modi-is-now-receiving-threatening-calls/

Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) in Karnataka have launched a letter campaign seeking justice regarding transfer policies. Due to the 2022 transfer rules, many have been stuck in the same range for over 10 years without inter-zonal transfer options. The officers are appealing to Home Minister Priyank Kharge, hoping for a counseling-based solution similar to what he implemented for PDOs previously. Current rules force officers to lose seniority for transfers, even in spouse cases, affecting their personal lives. https://udayavani.com/district-news/sub-inspectors-letter-campaign-demanding-transfer-justice-822058