Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, will be celebrated on July 29, 2026. The article highlights the birth and contributions of Sage Veda Vyasa, who classified the Vedas and authored the Mahabharata and 18 Puranas. It emphasizes the importance of a Guru in human life to attain spiritual and worldly success. Additionally, it mentions Pandit Jnaneshwar Tantri of Kateel Temple providing astrological solutions for various life problems. https://saakshatv.com/guru-purnima-veda-vyasa-jayanthi-katil-jnaneshwar-tantri-2026/

An 18-year-old youth from Kasaragod is suspected to be infected with Amoebic Encephalitis and is hospitalized in Mangaluru. Health officials have visited his locality and alerted residents. Other news from Kasaragod includes the suicide of a retired SI and a woman, successful organic farming in 3,000 hectares, severe sea erosion, drug seizures, the arrest of an elderly man for sexual harassment, the death of a referee during a football match, and the arrest of a suspect in a sandalwood and ivory robbery. https://udayavani.com/district-news/kasaragod-suspected-amoebic-infection-in-a-young-man-958506

Indian para-athletes made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. K.S. Shilpa, a resident of K.R. Nagar in Mysuru, won the bronze medal in the women's F57 shot put event with a throw of 7.26 meters. Sharmila won the gold medal in the same category. Despite losing her left leg in a childhood accident, Shilpa overcame physical challenges and a rural background to achieve this global feat. Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy congratulated her on this proud achievement. https://kannada.timesnownews.com/news/cwg-2026-mysores-shilpa-wins-bronze-medal-at-commonwealth-games-article-155192672

Off-spinner Saransh Jain has been selected for the Indian Test squad against Sri Lanka. His journey is marked by personal struggle; in 2014, while he was on a tour, his father Subodh Jain fought brain and mouth cancer, losing his voice. Inspired by a note written by his father to fulfill his dream of playing for India, Saransh worked tirelessly for 12 years in domestic cricket. After consistent performances in the Ranji and Duleep Trophy, he has finally secured a spot in the national team. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/cricket-sports/cancer-survivor-father-silent-message-team-india-saaransh-emotional-story-bmk/articleshow-4sibbkc

Union Minister J.P. Nadda defended police action against CJP protesters in the Rajya Sabha, stating it was necessary to maintain law and order. Responding to Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism about democracy and safety, Nadda shared his personal experience of being detained twice during the Emergency as a student activist. He emphasized that those participating in social struggles must be prepared for police action and justified the force used to control the situation. https://www.varthabharati.in/national/detaining-protesters-is-natural-cjp-jp-nadda-defends-police-action-on-protesters-2264147

On the occasion of International Tiger Day 2026, the article highlights various zoos and safaris in Karnataka where tigers can be sighted. Key locations include Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru, Mysore Zoo, Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari in Shivamogga, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Biological Park near Hampi. These spots offer an opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to see tigers and learn about conservation efforts. https://www.prajavani.net/news/karnataka-news/karnataka-zoos-tiger-day-viewing-guide-4152344

A one-year-old elephant calf escaped into a coffee plantation in Kushalnagar after its mother died from a fall. The forest department, led by RFO Shivaram and a team of 40 personnel, is conducting an intensive search operation. The calf, which was briefly captured, escaped again after attacking staff members. It was last spotted near Channayana Kote and is believed to be moving towards the Mekur-Hoskeri area. https://udayavani.com/district-news/kushalnagar-search-for-the-missing-elephant-calf-308847

In Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, a 32-year-old man discovered that his wife of 25 days is a transgender person. The truth came to light when his sister-in-law caught the bride shaving her beard. The husband filed a police complaint after the bride's family allegedly assaulted his relatives when questioned. Police have registered a case against five members of the bride's family and stated that further legal action will be taken following a formal medical examination of the bride. https://www.kannadaprabha.com/nation/2026/Jul/29/25-days-after-wedding-mp-man-files-police-complaint-claiming-spouse-is-transgender-after-sister-in-law-catches-her-shaving

Junaid Malik has approached the Supreme Court alleging illegal detention and harassment by Delhi Police. Malik, who distributed free food during a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, claims he was picked up on July 24 midnight, detained in a police van for six hours, and questioned about his funding sources before being abandoned on a road in Dehradun. He also alleged that police harassed his relatives in Ghaziabad and Meerut. He has sought an urgent hearing and protection against any coercive action for himself and his family. https://www.prajavani.net/news/india-news/police-action-challenged-in-supreme-court-4155552