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Local·2026-08-09T11:21:57+00:00

Citizens form human chain to save Lalbagh from proposed tunnel road project

Allen Egenuse Activists, children, and citizens from across Bengaluru participated in creating a human chain in Lalbagh on Sunday (August 9, 2026), organised by the Lalbagh Walkers Association, to oppose the State government's proposed Tunnel Road project, which they alleged will affect the botanical garden. “We will continue to protest and create awareness among the public until the message reaches the High Court of Karnataka about saving Lalbagh from being destroyed due to the proposed tunnel road project,” said Umesh Kumar, President of Lalbagh Walkers Association and Cubbon Park Walkers.

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Local·2026-08-09T04:02:12+00:00

KPTCL to commercialise dark fibre, expects additional revenue of ₹130 crore

| Photo Credit: LEE JAE WON Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) will commercialise the surplus ‘Dark Fibre’ available on its 6,119-kilometre Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) fibre network, a move that is expected to generate substantial long-term revenue for the corporation while supporting the expansion of Karnataka’s digital connectivity ecosystem. Unlock these with Subscription KPTCL will receive 40% of the revenue generated from leasing the dark fibre, along with co-location charges wherever its substation infrastructure is utilised. In addition, the corporation will.

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Politics·2026-08-09T10:59:10+00:00

Amid taunts over no woman in Karnataka Cong cabinet, change in offing as Shivakumar heads to Delhi

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi had, on Friday, while arguing that the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 be implemented without being linked to delimitation, said, “The energy of India’s women is trapped, is not allowed to express itself, is not. The assurance gained significance after a sharp exchange between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Kiren Rijiju of the BJP over women's representation. With focus on his assurance that women “will certainly” have a place in his cabinet, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar is headed for Delhi for meetings with the Congress leadership.

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World·2026-08-09T01:22:56+00:00

World News Today Live Updates on August 9, 2026 : Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire

World News Today Live Updates: In today’s rapidly changing world, staying updated with global news is essential. Riya R Alex, Trainee Content Producer Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news. For about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on national news, business, personal finance, corporates, politics and geopolitics.

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Region·2026-08-09T02:00:00+00:00

British Columbia Declares State Of Emergency, 20,000 Evacuated Amid Wildfire

They're still busy fighting the fire," and added, "We have to brace ourselves for the worst." In a news conference, Premier David Eby cited a fire official who compared the fire to "a bomb going off," and added, "He described flames on a 100-foot tree, flames going 200 feet above that, and the fire creating its own weather system, which creates lightning, which then feeds on itself." The premier further said, "Homes have been lost, and properties have been destroyed. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations,.

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Region·2026-08-08T18:53:34+00:00

Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures

| Photo Credit: PTI Several rivers in Uttarakhand , including the Alaknanda, Mandakini and Bhagirathi, were flowing at or above warning and danger levels on Thursday (August 6, 2026) following continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue alerts, suspend schools in three districts and ask officials to remain on high alert. the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag was flowing at the danger level of 627 metres at 6 am and rising, while the Mandakini was recorded at 626.20 metres at 7 a.m., 0.20 metres above its danger level of 626 metres.

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Crime·2026-08-09T02:11:34+00:00

Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say

Police at the Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province said the girl, who had been treated at hospital with critical wounds, had died, a day after a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents and then killed more people at his school before turning the gun on ⁠himself. Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say The death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday’s incident had died.

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Local·2026-08-09T13:08:21+00:00

Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control

The Bald Range fire now occupies more than 39 sq miles (103 sq km) across the Summerland, Peachland and other districts of British Columbia, according to the BC Wildfire Service. A column of smoke was seen rising over a residential street in Summerland The Bald Range wildfire burns, as seen from a vehicle, northwest of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada British Columbia Premier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to "a bomb going off". The Bald Range wildfires triggered the largest evacuation event this summer and more than 20,000 people.

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World·2026-08-09T08:37:37+00:00

Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

More than 1,600 flights have been cancelled and about 500,000 people have been evacuated, as Typhoon Dolphin is set to make landfall on China’s eastern coast overnight on Sunday. On Saturday evening, authorities in Zhejiang evacuated about 390,000 people in the city of Taizhou, while authorities in Shanghai relocated more than 30,000 people from riskier areas. Dozens of ferry services were suspended, and more than 180 flights were cancelled as the storm brought downpours and strong winds to the island’s north on Sunday.

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Sports·2026-08-09T14:47:02+00:00

IND vs SL Test series — Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan

| Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Sarfaraz Khan has marked a return to India’s Test dressing room after more than 19 months, with the Mumbai batter having replaced B. Sarfaraz’s selection, though, represents a significant return for a batter whose Test career had appeared to stall after his promising debut in 2024. 3, created by Sudharsan’s absence, will now give Sarfaraz another opportunity to revive a Test career that began with considerable promise.

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Sports·2026-08-08T20:01:22+00:00

Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave

Highlights: Super Giants collapse, but hold their nerve to beat Southern Brave Manchester Super Giants 149-8 (100 balls) : Walter 64 (32); Rashid 2-17 Southern Brave 139-6 (100 balls) : Stubbs 53* (38); Atkinson 2-19 Southern Brave's hopes of reaching the knockout stages are over after they suffered a 10-run defeat by Manchester Super Trent Rockets 125-1 (82. MI London 147-7 (100 balls) : S Curran 72 (46); Gregory 2-32 Trent Rockets 148-4 (90 balls) : Santner 52* (23); Gleeson 2-27 Trent Rockets booked their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London at The Oval.

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Sports·2026-08-09T10:35:54+00:00

Shubman Gill scores 44 on return to India team after finger injury

| Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY Indian Test captain Shubman Gill scored 44 on his return to the team after missing the first two days of its warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at NCC Ground, Colombo. India and Sri Lanka’s two-match Test series will begin on August 15 in Galle before the returning to Colombo’s SSC Stadium for the second match.

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Citizens form human chain to save Lalbagh from proposed tunnel road project

KPTCL to commercialise dark fibre, expects additional revenue of ₹130 crore

Amid taunts over no woman in Karnataka Cong cabinet, change in offing as Shivakumar heads to Delhi

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World News Today Live Updates on August 9, 2026 : Canada wildfire: British Columbia declares state of emergency, forcing thousands to evacuate amid raging fire

British Columbia Declares State Of Emergency, 20,000 Evacuated Amid Wildfire

Rivers swell across Uttarakhand as heavy rain triggers alerts, road closures

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Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say

Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control

Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

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IND vs SL Test series — Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan

Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave

Shubman Gill scores 44 on return to India team after finger injury