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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

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…

Times Life · Aug 12

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 11