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Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Karnataka water release directive to Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Upholding the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s order, Cauvery Water Management Authority on Thursday directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. As per the direction, Karnataka will have to release a total of 4 TMC (thousand million cubic) feet of river water to the neighbouring state.The decision came after an emergency meeting convened by the authority to consider Karnataka’s appeal against the committee’s Wednesday order. The meeting was called as Karnataka appealed to the authority against…

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as part of his drive to transfer power from Westminster to local leaders.Burnham will also allow mayors of English strategic authorities to keep some cash from business rates collected in their areas, and gain greater control over services such as housing, transport, skills.The government has not yet decided the exact portion of taxes mayors will be given, with more details to be announced when Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget in the autumn.Critics said the plans…

Standing Committee chairperson Prabhakar Shinde also defended the proposal Mumbai: BMC’s proposal to replace Mahindra Scorpio-N SUVs with six new Toyota Innova Crysta vehicles for key political office-bearers led to a heated political slugfest at Thursday’s standing committee meeting, with the opposition questioning the expenditure and the ruling BJP accusing it of backtracking on a decision taken unanimously by all political parties.Congress corporator and also the party leader in BMC, Ashraf Azmi, objected to the proposed purchase, saying the civic body should avoid spending on expensive vehicles at a time when it is facing financial constraints. He argued that the…

New Delhi: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk Thursday appealed to Centre to honour the commitments made to him and CJP, saying doing so would instil confidence among the country’s youth.CJP said that discussions with Centre on receiving a written agreement incorporating the assurances reached during the July 25 talks were still underway and that it remained hopeful of an early resolution.In a video message while travelling to Ladakh, Wangchuk said he had travelled on the Vande Bharat train from Delhi to Srinagar for the first time and described it as a “beautiful journey”, adding that he was proud of the Indian…

Jyotsna Basotia Potterheads, dust off your robes and polish those wands. Every July 31, Harry Potter and his creator, J K Rowling, celebrate birthdays together. This year, the occasion carries even more magic, as 2026 marks 25 years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone first arrived on the big screen. Platform 9¾ may not be in Bengaluru, but the city has found plenty of ways to keep the wizarding world alive. From butterbeer-inspired menus and wizard-themed cafés to trivia nights, book discussions and movie marathons, Potterheads are celebrating the Boy Who Lived with as much enthusiasm as ever.Marking 25…

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar held a meeting with Ganesh idol makers on Thursday and advised them to limit the height of idols to 16 feet to ensure that the upcoming Ganesh Festival is celebrated in a peaceful and eco-friendly manner.Following a recent meeting with Bhagya Nagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi, Sajjanar called a meeting with idol makers. During the meeting, he emphasised the importance of taking proactive safety measures from the installation of idols to processions and the final immersion.“Last year, nearly 23,000 idols were installed under the Hyderabad police commissionerate limits, and four mishaps occurred during their transportation.…

Chennai: DMK sharpened its attack on TVK govt over Mekedatu, announcing a protest at Thanjavur on Aug 3, the day chief minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to visit Karnataka for talks. Stalin said Vijay’s decision to hold talks despite Tamil Nadu assembly passing a resolution seeking a separate tribunal for the Mekedatu issue would dilute the state’s position. TVK hit back at DMK, saying the state govt will not compromise on Tamil Nadu’s rights on the Cauvery issue.“When Karnataka has refused to release Cauvery water despite orders and maintains that Tamil Nadu’s consent is not needed to make a…

Ahmedabad: A mild tremor of 2.6 magnitude was recorded in Ahmedabad district early on Thursday, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) said.The tremor was recorded at 4.39am, with its epicentre located 29km south-southwest of Ahmedabad, the Gandhinagar-based institute said.According to ISR, the depth of the tremor was recorded at about 20km below the ground surface. Because of its low intensity, the tremor had no significant impact and was felt by only a few people.IIT-Gn signs MoU to advance AI researchAhmedabad: IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-Gn) signed an MoU with the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) to enhance collaboration in areas of artificial…

Prayagraj: Three police teams have been formed to trace a 16-year-old girl who left her home on July 28 to attend school in Kishanpur village of Fatehpur district but has not returned since.Police said CCTV footage and preliminary investigations revealed that the girl left her home in her school uniform carrying a school bag. She later went to a friend’s house and expressed her intention to change clothes to attend an event. However, she left after the friend’s mother denied permission.The girl was subsequently seen heading towards the Kishanpur bus stand, police said.A senior police officer said teams are working…

Kendrapada: A former assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police was convicted by the special judge, vigilance, Cuttack, on Thursday in a bribery case and sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine.The convicted officer, Amiya Kumar Behera, was serving as an ASI at Jenapur police station in Jajpur district when the offence was committed. He was later posted to Athagarh police station in Cuttack district.According to Odisha vigilance, Behera was charge-sheeted under sections 13(2) read with 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for demanding and accepting a bribe from a complainant in exchange for…