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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused Congress leaders of targeting T Harish Rao with personal allegations over his visit to the Mookambika temple. He demanded a public apology and alleged the campaign was intended to divert attention from key public issues.

Heavy rain has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute, assuring that the government would protect farmers' interests, prioritise drinking water and take decisions within the legal framework

Tamil Nadu is expected to receive water from Karnataka's Kabini reservoir by Monday after heavy rainfall boosted inflows, prompting a 12,000-cusec release. The water is likely to reach Mettur by Tuesday or Wednesday, offering relief to Cauvery delta farmers before the cropping season

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified there is no ban on religious attire in the Police Constable Recruitment Examination. Candidates wearing such attire must report 2.5 hours early for security checks, while he urged aspirants to ignore misinformation

DMK president M K Stalin criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over the Mekedatu dam dispute, accusing him of pursuing a failed solo approach with Karnataka and demanding an immediate all-party meeting to formulate a united strategy on the Cauvery issue

The Karnataka High Court criticised the state government and police over the alleged mob assault on a mentally unstable youth in Chamarajanagar. The court questioned law and order, objected to the FIR against the youth and expressed concern over the police's handling of the case

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph to postpone his August 3 Bengaluru visit amid protests over the Cauvery water release order. He stressed dialogue, defended the Mekedatu project and announced an all-party meeting

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka has increased inflows into the Priyadarshini Jurala Project, easing Telangana's drinking water concerns. The rising flows have boosted irrigation, revived hydropower generation and are expected to improve water availability at the Srisailam reservoir during Kharif.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deny approval for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, while seeking protection of downstream states' water rights

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Karnataka's Bagalkot for allegedly murdering his wife over suspected infidelity and filming her final moments. Police recovered videos, an iron rod and forensic evidence while investigating whether the death was staged as suicide

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing advancing age and increasing corruption in politics. The Congress leader said he would remain active in public life and continue advocating for people's welfare

BJP leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka's Congress government of political hypocrisy over accountability for question paper leaks. He criticised Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's decision to hold district officials responsible, alleging the government was shifting blame instead of fixing recruitment system failures

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak was forced by nationwide student protests rather than remorse. Kharge demanded PM Narendra Modi apologize in Parliament, withdraw FIRs against demonstrators, and compensate affected families

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has been officially invited to Karnataka and is likely to visit Bengaluru to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. The proposed talks come amid continued opposition to Karnataka's contentious Mekedatu dam project

Karnataka Cyber Command, with support from central agencies and the Indian Embassy in Myanmar, rescued two Karnataka youths from a Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar. Officials urged caution against fraudulent overseas job offers linked to cybercrime and human trafficking networks

The Karnataka government has constituted an SIT to investigate alleged encroachment of over 290 acres of government and public land by the Art of Living Foundation and affiliated entities near Bengaluru. The team has been directed to submit its report within three months

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched free doorstep delivery of caste and Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) to simplify public services and support voter verification. Citizens can also download the certificates online or obtain them free through government facilitation centres

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged football fans to celebrate peacefully during the FIFA World Cup final after the government permitted hotels and restaurants to remain open until 3.30 am. He also reviewed the state's drought preparedness and drinking water measures