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AFI to decentralise national coaching camps, increasing number of athletes at camps. Core group of athletes in 7 disciplines to continue training at Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram & Patiala. Panel to prepare draft to oversee functioning of camps, likely to take number of athletes to over 400.

The Karnataka bandh called by the 'Kannada Okkoota' to oppose release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State on Friday, disrupting normal life. Read further on Dynamite News:

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

BJP leader from Karnataka and Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya made an effort to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin by camping in Chennai for two days with an intention to convince him about the need to resolve the row over sharing of Cauvery river water through mutual…

Bengaluru gears up for bandh on Fri; schools, colleges, IT-BT firms declare holiday; transport, hotels, eateries to be affected. Kannada orgs oppose releasing Cauvery water to TN; private & public transport, shops, theatres, hotels, restaurants to shut down; airport cabs may be hit.

Two BJP workers arrested for ransacking 3 hotels in Jayanagar, Bengaluru during bandh. Accused identified as Yogesh and Somashekhar; CCTV footage helped police. Five FIRs filed against unruly mob for attacking wine store, super market, Cafe Coffee Day outlet.

Prominent hepatologist and social media influencer Cyriac Abby Philips' X account blocked in India after Himalaya Wellness Co. obtained injunction from Bengaluru court. Philips to challenge injunction in higher court. Himalaya claimed Philips' posts "derogatory" and reduced business. X no longer publishes details of accounts taken down due to legal…

While the Mandya district and Mysuru city police have said that the bandh called by various farmers and pro-Kannada organisations on Friday will not be allowed, the authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in Mandya sub-division to ensure law and order in the light of threat to disrupt road traffic on…

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…