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With water levels in the Tungabhadra Dam continuing to decline, authorities have decided to prioritize the remaining water exclusively for drinking purposes. The move comes amid concerns over inadequate inflows and the need to ensure an uninterrupted drinking water supply for lakhs of people dependent on the reservoir. The decision means that no further water will be released for irrigation until there is a significant improvement in storage levels.

Three youths have been booked by the police after they allegedly created and shared social media reels featuring fake firearms in a public place, sparking concern among viewers and prompting swift police action. Authorities said the videos had the potential to create fear and panic despite the weapons being replicas. According to the police, the incident took place on the banks of the HLC canal near Bandihatti village in Ballari.

A skater from Bihar who has been crossing the country entirely on roller skates, without a vehicle of any kind, has reached Hospet after more than one hundred and forty five days on the road, taking in stops at Hampi's Virupaksha Temple and the Vittala Temple chariot along the way. The skater, known on social media as Keshu Skater, hails from Sitamarhi district in Bihar and has covered thousands of kilometres since setting out, travelling from the eastern state all the way down to Karnataka in the south.

Residents of mining affected villages in Hosapete taluk have an opportunity to receive government financial assistance for livestock farming. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has invited applications from eligible beneficiaries for subsidy under various animal husbandry schemes. Farmers and livestock rearers living in notified mining affected villages can apply and avail financial support to start or expand livestock related activities.