HDMC commissioner Ishwar Ullagaddi announced the cleaning of drains and nalas in Hubballi to prevent flooding after heavy rainfall. The cleaning work was carried out in multiple wards to ensure smooth flow of rainwater. Additionally, other news topics covered in the article include a man's suicide due to IPL betting losses, a fatal road accident, a protest by CITU regarding worker deaths at Jindal Steel Plant, a call for equitable distribution of digital innovation benefits, and the passing of music promoter Anant Harihar in Dharwad.