Cauvery dispute

KRRS asserts that the distress-sharing formula is the sole permanent solution to the Cauvery dispute. The statement emphasizes the need for this approach to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Palaniswami criticizes the TVK government for not protecting the 'permanent solution' to the Cauvery dispute. The dispute involves a long-standing conflict over water allocation for the Cauvery River.

DMK chief Stalin urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to convene an all-party meeting on the Cauvery dispute. Stalin stated that a legal battle is necessary to address the denial of Tamil Nadu's rightful share of Cauvery water.

Manickam Tagore stated that Prime Minister Modi's duty is to resolve the Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He responded to PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, who accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of not taking steps to cancel the proposed Mekedatu dam.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reviving the Cauvery water dispute. The article also highlights Kerala's first budget under Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and tensions between Israel and Hezbollah affecting a U.S.-Iran deal.