K'taka all-party meet on Cauvery dispute underway; CM Shivakumar seeks united stand

IANS | August 2, 2026 12:19 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) An all-party meeting on the Cauvery River water dispute, convened by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, began at the CM's official residence, 'Krishna', in Bengaluru on Sunday, with leaders across party lines participating to discuss the state's strategy on the contentious water-sharing issue.

'All thanks to Centre': PM Ujjwala Yojana help women in MP's Damoh get rid of kitchen smoke

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:49 AM

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 2 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana continues to improve the lives of economically weaker families in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, as beneficiaries praised the government, stating that access to free LPG connections has replaced traditional wood-fired stoves, reduced household smoke and significantly improved their health and quality of life.

K'taka BJP chief writes to Tamil Nadu CM, seeks cooperation on Cauvery, Mekedatu

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:21 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Sunday wrote an open letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, urging him to adopt a statesmanlike approach during discussions with Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on the Cauvery River dispute and to extend support for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project.

TN Cong chief accuses BJP of ‘double standards’ over Cauvery water row

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:38 AM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore has accused the BJP of adopting “double standards” on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, questioning whether the party’s state leadership has ever raised Tamil Nadu’s water rights with Prime Minister Narendra Modi or the BJP-led Centre.

Abusive language against PM Modi an insult to India, says All India Imam Organisation chief

IANS | August 2, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) All India Imam Organisation (AIIO) Chief Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Sunday condemned the use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent protests, stating that while people are free to express dissent, protests must remain within the bounds of decency and should not damage public property or involve offensive language.