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A six-storeyed building under construction collapsed in Bengaluru's Kammanahalli, trapping over 20 workers. Rescue teams have saved 10 people, with one confirmed dead. Poor workmanship and rainy conditions are suspected causes. Local MLA Byrathi Basavaraj visited, expressing concern as rescue efforts continue.

On August 9, 2024, the doctor was found murdered inside the seminar hall of the hospital. The police arrested a civil volunteer named Sanjay Roy for the crime. The CBI, investigating the case, arrested RG Kar Medical College's former principal Sandip Ghosh and the now-suspended officer-in-charge of Tala Police Station, Abhijit Mondal.

Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, said that officials have already inspected 250 cyclone relief centers, ensuring they are ready to house evacuees. Food, water, medicine, electricity, and other essentials are being stocked at these centers to provide for those displaced by the impending cyclone.

Preparations are underway along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha in anticipation of Cyclone 'Dana'. The cyclone is expected to make landfall between Puri and Sagar Island.

The Yogi Adityanath government’s child protection initiatives in Uttar Pradesh have reunited over 93,658 missing children with their families, supported 1,645 vulnerable children through Mission Vatsalya, resolved 1,707 child disputes, and trained 1,015 youngsters under the National Skill Development Mission, improving child welfare.

Heavy rains in Yelahanka flooded Kendriya Vihar apartments, forcing BBMP to announce a week-long seal down. Over 2,000 residents were displaced, with BBMP providing food and shelter. Encroachment of Rajkaluve worsened the flooding, affecting nearby apartments, and prompting rescue efforts by police and firemen.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed one bail and two anticipatory bail pleas by former MP Prajwal Revanna, accused in multiple rape and sexual assault cases. The court found his actions disturbing to society and ruled him ineligible for bail, leaving him to approach the Supreme Court.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar claims the CBI's investigation into his alleged illegal assets is politically motivated. He has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the state government's withdrawal of the CBI inquiry, expressing faith in the judicial system amid ongoing scrutiny.

On Sunday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut provided a positive update, saying that the MVA alliance had successfully reached an agreement on 210 out of the 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra.

The BBMP's 'Kukur Tihar' program designates areas for feeding stray dogs, but it faces public criticism. Concerns include potential safety risks for pedestrians and children, cleanliness issues, and increased dog fights. Residents call for a more thoughtful approach to ensure community safety and animal welfare.