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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCauvery Water Dispute Tribunal

Topic: Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal

Bommai budget push for Mekedatu dam revives Cauvery row with Tamil Nadu — ‘will destroy farmers’

Karnataka CM's comment that efforts would be made to start construction of Rs 9,000 crore reservoir has upset Tamil Nadu. Will legally move against this, says R.S. Bharathi of DMK.

SC to announce decision on Cauvery management scheme Friday

Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal had allowed minimum water in the reservoir for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to maintain steady flow. The draft scheme does not deal with this aspect. 

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.