Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka showdown over Mekedatu project; Court summons Allu Arjun in 2024 stampede case; more

The interstate water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka has reignited over the proposed Mekedatu dam on the Cauvery river. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing the project, arguing it would harm farmers in the delta region by reducing downstream water flow and urging the central government to deny clearances. While Karnataka government maintained the dam is a drinking water initiative for Bengaluru that will not affect Tamil Nadu's water share. In other developments, a court has summoned a prominent film actor regarding a fatal stampede during a movie screening that resulted in one death and critical injuries. Separately, pre-monsoon showers have exposed significant civic infrastructure failures, leading to multiple electrocution deaths due to choked drains and waterlogged streets, prompting criticism from opposition parties over the lack of monsoon preparedness.