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Cauvery water war: Karnataka bandh brings a long-running feud to the fore again

In Karnataka, protests arose after the authorities ordered the state to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. Karnataka has cited its own needs while taking issue with the comission's water-sharing order. TN, on its part, has dug in its heels too even as the issue with a long historical…

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Bangalore bandh today August 13: Will taxi, bus, metro, airport, rail service be affected? Check strike timings, areas and services that may be affected in Bengaluru

Bandh in Bangalore Today: Karnataka is observing a bandh on August 13 over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. In Bengaluru, the impact is expected to be limited as several major organisations have not backed the shutdown. Check bandh timings, affected areas, transport services, schools, offices and the reason behind today's protest.

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Karnataka Bandh 2026 today: Are banks closed on Thursday, August 13, 2026? Check bank holiday status

Karnataka Bandh: Banks in Karnataka will remain open on Thursday, August 13, 2026? The Reserve Bank of India calendar shows banks closed only in Manipur on this day. Customers can proceed with their banking plans as usual across Karnataka.

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Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

The World's Largest Asian Elephant Population Lives HereThe Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, spanning Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, holds an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 Asian elephants, the single largest population of the species anywhere on earth. That number sounds like a conservation success. The reality is more complicated. Asian elephants (Elephas…

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Weather Today August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen as it moves inland. Regions such as Odisha and West Bengal could see significant downpours, while northern and…

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Karnataka bandh August 13, 2026: What's open & what's closed? Full list of schools, buses, shops, offices and essential services

Karnataka bandh today August 13, 2026: On August 13, pro-Kannada groups are organising a statewide bandh to express their dissatisfaction over the unresolved Cauvery water dispute and delays in key irrigation projects. The shutdown is likely to disrupt public transport and businesses across the state. Meanwhile, unsettled monsoon conditions are…

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Karnataka explores cybersecurity partnership with Israel

A delegation of 10 Israeli cybersecurity companies participated in the programme, and gave technology demonstrations and held meetings with Karnataka-based companies and startups.

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School Holiday August 13, 2026: Where are schools and colleges closed? From Karnataka and Maharashtra to Uttarakhand, check the full list of states

School holiday August 13, 2026: As heavy rainfall is predicted across various Indian states, school closures are under review. While no nationwide holiday has been declared for August 13, 2026, local decisions are made based on regional weather conditions and safety. Students are advised to stay updated with communications from…

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Karnataka Bandh on August 13, 2026: Are banks open or closed on Thursday? Check bank holiday status

Bank customers in Karanata may be wondering whether the statewide bandh will affect their offline banking services. Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute, while also demanding progress on some projects in Karnataka.

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Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka to decide future course after SC hearing, says minister

Karnataka faces challenges releasing 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state awaits a Supreme Court hearing to determine its future course of action. Officials discussed the matter with the Chief Minister and legal advocates in Delhi. Karnataka argues the requested water release is inappropriate given its…

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No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine products

Karnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and pan masala, through a notification issued on August 10. The state's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has launched enforcement operations across the state and asked the public…

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Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The matter was postponed due to a judge's illness, which caused a delay. Tamil Nadu seeks enforcement of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives. The court aims to ensure…

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Freedom Habba 2026 Registration: Check entry rules, timings, registration process and full schedule at Vidhana Soudha

Freedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural parade, children’s activities, guided tours, a living museum, Soul Sante stalls and a music concert. Entry is free, but visitors must register in advance and carry a valid government…

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Karnataka Bandh 2026: Will schools, banks, offices, train, taxi, buses, markets remain closed? Here's all you should know

Karnataka Bandh 2026 will be observed on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over the Cauvery water dispute and demands linked to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Schools, offices and essential services are expected to remain open, while transport, shops and inter-state travel may face disruptions.

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Gujarat's Sidi Community Has Kept African Music and Dance Alive in India for Four Centuries

The Drum That Crossed the OceanThe Goma drum does not sound like anything else in Gujarat. It is lower, older, more insistent, the kind of sound that gets into the sternum before the ear has caught up. In Jambur village, about 65 kilometres from Junagadh, the Sidi community brings it…

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Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe food

Karnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections across Bengaluru. The guidelines mandate strict hygiene, safe storage, temperature controls, food-handler health checks, pest control and proper waste disposal. The move follows recent inspections that found large quantities of expired, rotten and…

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Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violations

Bengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections following numerous public complaints. Hotels also faced scrutiny, with expired products and unhygienic storage discovered. Over one hundred kilograms of food articles were seized from several establishments. This enforcement drive now extends to…

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Abhishek Porel, Delhi Capitals and Bengal cricketer, arrested on rape charges

Bengal cricketer Abhishek Porel was arrested by police in Hooghly district. He faces allegations of sexual relations with a woman on a marriage promise. A court order led to his arrest late Monday night by Mogra police. A woman medical student from Karnataka lodged a complaint against Porel on June…

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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

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Indian Jewellery Pieces Worth Owning Before Artisan Craftsmanship Disappears Forever

The Man Who Makes It Is Sixty-ThreeThe karigar who makes Odisha's finest filigree silver earrings is sixty-three years old, and his son drives an auto-rickshaw. This is not a tragedy in the making. It is already made. Across India's jewellery-making clusters, Karimnagar in Telangana for silver filigree, Jaipur for meenakari,…

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India expands LNG sourcing from 6 to 15 countries to cut supply risks: Govt

India has nearly trebled its liquefied natural gas suppliers to fifteen countries. The nation also broadened its crude oil sourcing network to forty-one countries. This diversification reduces dependence on any single supplier or transit route. India is also expanding its strategic petroleum storage capacity to manage supply shocks. These measures…

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Karnataka Bandh Today August 10: Here's everything you should know about strike

Karnataka Bandh Today: Kannada activists are blocking the Attibele inter-state border today, impacting traffic in both directions. This action serves as a preview for a larger statewide shutdown planned for August thirteenth. The August thirteenth bandh is organized over several long-standing Karnataka water project grievances. Activists also threatened to disrupt…

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The Rusty-Spotted Cat Is India's Smallest Wild Feline and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists

Smaller Than Your Kitten, Deadlier Than You'd ExpectThe rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) weighs between 0.9 and 1.6 kilograms at full adult size. A domestic cat typically weighs three to five kilograms. This wild feline fits in a human hand and would lose a size comparison to most Indian street kittens.…

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Weather update, August 10: IMD flags heavy rain alerts, but which states are most at risk?

From August ninth to fifteenth, India anticipates significant rainfall across numerous regions. Thunderstorms, flashes of lightning, and brisk winds are set to accompany the downpours. The heaviest rains are predicted for the hill states, Northeast, and central and peninsular sectors. Coastal regions may encounter isolated thunderstorm activity and winds gusting…

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The Gajra Means More Than Beauty: What Hair Adornment Carries for Indian Women and Their Identity

The string your grandmother didn't explainNobody told you what it meant. Your mother pinned the gajra into your braid on the morning of a cousin's wedding and moved on to the next task. Your grandmother had done the same for her. The jasmine was simply there, the way certain things…

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