Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking Cauvery Water Release from Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka to implement a decision of the Central Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding the release of Cauvery river water. The petition, filed on Monday, August 3, 2026, requests the court to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs of water per day for 15 days from Karnataka’s Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara reservoirs.

India to Host BRICS National Statistical Offices Meeting in Lucknow to Strengthen Data Cooperation

India will host the Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS countries in Lucknow on August 3 and 4 under its BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together senior statistical leaders from member nations to advance cooperation in official statistics, innovation and data dissemination. The meeting forms part of India’s broader BRICS agenda, which this year is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”.

Heavy Rain Claims Four Lives in Kerala as Landslides, Wall Collapse and Power Disruptions Hit Several Districts

Torrential rainfall continued to batter several parts of Kerala on Saturday, claiming four lives and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, roads and residential areas. The intense overnight rainfall triggered landslides, debris flows and the collapse of a retaining wall in Malappuram district, prompting authorities to step up emergency response measures across the affected regions.

PM Modi Arrives in Mysuru, Received by Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Ahead of Viveka Smaraka Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mysuru, Karnataka, on Saturday to inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, popularly known as Viveka Smaraka, at the Ramakrishna Ashrama. The visit marks an important occasion dedicated to commemorating the life, teachings and enduring legacy of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most influential spiritual leaders.