Karnataka is bracing for a 12-hour bandh on August 13, but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely.

Karnataka Bandh tomorrow: What’s open, what’s closed on August 13? Schools, transport, and border impact decoded

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has defended his proposal for direct talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery water dispute, saying he is prepared to face "humiliation" if dialogue helps safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests.

The remarks came during a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over the contentious Mekedatu dam project. Udhayanidhi questioned Vijay's decision to engage directly with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and asked whether an all-party meeting would be convened on the issue.

Vijay responded by asserting that his government would never compromise on Tamil Nadu's rights over Cauvery waters and urged political parties not to politicize the long-standing interstate dispute. The confrontation marks the first direct face-off between the two leaders since Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest over his controversial remarks against actor Trisha.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Defends Karnataka Talks Over Cauvery Dispute, Clashes With Udhayanidhi Stalin

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu may hold talks to discuss the long-running Cauvery water-sharing dispute. The proposed meeting comes amid renewed concerns over water allocation, with both states expected to explore a negotiated solution to ease tensions.


DMK targets TVK government over Cauvery & farmers' issue

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the people of the state have a history of setting aside political differences and standing united to protect its interests.

The remarks were made at the all-party meeting convened to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, in the wake of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC's) direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, which was later upheld by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

Karnataka-Tamil Nadu tussle over Cauvery waters reach Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu has contended that there was no practical difficulty before Karnataka in releasing its rightful share of water on a proportional basis. It also pointed to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the KRS and Kabini reservoirs, which has significantly increased inflows.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka for failing to release Cauvery water

Shivakumar said he had personally requested Vijay to postpone the trip, citing heightened public sentiment in Karnataka, where farmers have strongly opposed the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive mandating the release of 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over 15 days.

'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit

A fresh protest has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the long-running Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Farmers buried themselves in sand along the Cauvery river, demanding the timely release of water for agriculture and livelihoods. The protesters accuse Karnataka of releasing only surplus water, while Karnataka argues that low rainfall and poor reservoir levels have limited water availability. The decades-old water-sharing dispute between the two southern states continues to fuel political tensions and farmer protests.

Tamil Nadu Farmers Bury Themselves In Sand Over Cauvery Water Dispute With Karnataka

Karnataka CM Shivakumar said farmers’ interests must come above politics amid the Cauvery dispute with Tamil Nadu, as leaders across parties met to discuss legal and administrative measures to protect the state’s interests.

‘Interests of farmers more important than politics’: Karnataka CM Shivakumar says at all-party meeting on Cauvery issue

Referring back to his earlier advice that negotiations with Karnataka wouldn't benefit Tamil Nadu, Stalin said this was precisely why he had cautioned the Chief Minister against visiting the neighbouring state.

MK Stalin asks Vijay to convene all-party meeting on Cauvery water dispute

The Cauvery water dispute has taken a fresh political turn after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to postpone their proposed meeting scheduled for August 3.

The development follows a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordering Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka has argued that deficient rainfall, drought conditions, and concerns over drinking water supplies make it difficult to comply with the order.

The issue has triggered political reactions in both states. Karnataka has called an all-party meeting to discuss its next legal and political strategy, while protests have intensified over the water-sharing dispute. In Tamil Nadu, political parties have also stepped up pressure over the handling of the Cauvery issue.

Cauvery Water Dispute Escalates: Karnataka Urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Postpone Talks

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for crucial talks on the long-running Cauvery River water-sharing dispute. The meeting is expected to focus on the controversial Mekedatu Dam project, water releases, and finding a mutually acceptable solution amid renewed tensions between the two southern states.

Cauvery Water Dispute: CM Vijay to hold crucial talks with Karnataka over Mekedatu Dam

Actor Siddharth's press interaction in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was interrupted on Thursday by members of a pro-Karnataka group holding a protest over the Cauvery river water sharing issue.

Actor Siddharth leaves press conference in Bengaluru after pro-Karnataka activists disrupt it

India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation.

Cauvery row: SC defers order on Tamil Nadu’s plea seeking more water

The original deadline for framing the scheme to implement the court's verdict ended on March 29

Cauvery Water Dispute: Centre seeks 2 weeks time for filing scheme

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the state government is against the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB) as it is 'unconstitutional'

Siddaramaiah writes to Modi, says Cauvery Management Board 'unconstitutional'

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the central government's plea for clarification on the February 16 verdict regarding the setting up of a Cauvery Management Board

Cauvery dispute: Supreme Court agrees to hear Centre's plea on April 9

AIADMK party members, on the other hand, have decided to observe fast across the state on April 3

Cauvery water dispute: DMK announces shutdown across Tamil Nadu on April 5

The verdict will also quench the thirst of Bengaluru

Cauvery water dispute: Karnataka farmers term Supreme Court's judgement fair

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala

1990-2018: How Supreme Court, state governments handled Cauvery water dispute

Reacting to the Supreme Court verdict in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan today said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu

Kamal Haasan 'shocked' with Cauvery dispute verdict

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK called the verdict a day of injustice for Tamil Nadu. The opposition party, the DMK said it was shocked

Happy with Cauvery verdict, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah 

The Supreme Court today delivered its verdict on the decades-old Cauvery water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery dispute: Karnataka to get additional water, no change for Kerala

Both states have kept police on standby in case of an unfavourable verdict

Cauvery verdict: Bus services between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu curtailed

The top court had earlier clarified that any other forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery river basin only after it gives its verdict.

Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court likely to pronounce verdict today

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