Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is advocating for the Mekedatu reservoir project on river Cauvery. His remarks at a recent event have provoked backlash from Tamil Nadu's political parties, including Congress. TN Congress Committee president Manickam Tagore emphasized that the state will resist any attempts to construct the dam without consent. Shivakumar claims the project is vital for drinking water supplies and insists dialogue is crucial for resolution.
IWL 2026/27: Juanitas double powers Sethu Madurai to 2-1 win over Kickstart FC Karnataka
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Juanita Aguadzes brace, including a second-half penalty, helped Sethu Madurai start their campaign in the Indian Womens League (IWL) 2026/27 with a 2-1 victory over Southern rivals Kickstart FC Karnataka at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. Ghanaian Juanita Aguadze scored twice for Sethu (18', 67'), but was also responsible for Kickstarts only goal of the game, an own goal in the 24th minute. Kickstart FC Karnataka controlled possession to begin with, making inroads with some neat interplay in midfield. Despite having the better share of opportunities, they couldnt break the deadlock. Sethu captain Malavika looked particularly impressive on the counter-attack, creating chances down the right wing at the other end. The forward set up the opening goal of the game, picking out Juanita, who fired her effort into the top corner to give Sethu the lead in the 18th minute. Kickstart responded within six minutes, drawing level from a corner courtesy of an own goal from Juanita. The game settled into an evenly matched contest after the goals, with possession shared almost equally and both sides probing in midfield. Each team created half-chances, but there was nothing to separate them heading into the break. Sethu began the second half positively, cranking the intensity up a notch. Juanita had a couple of opportunities to double her tally for the day, but was kept at bay by Aiswarya Arumugam in the Kickstart goal. The Ghanaians industry eventually paid off as her marauding run down the left wing resulted in Musken Subba being brought down in the box. Juanita made no mistake from the spot as she doubled her tally to put Sethu back in the lead in the 67th minute. Sethu grew into the game even further and kept pushing for a third goal. They created a few chances to settle the contest, but the finishing touch eluded them. With time running out, Kickstart threw players forward in search of an equaliser, only to find Sethus defence well organised and in control. Nira Chanus long-range attempt was the closest Kickstart came to finding the leveller. Sethu stayed composed through the closing minutes and held on for a 2-1 win, taking all three points on the opening day of their campaign. The IWL 2026/27 action continues on Monday, November 16, with NITA Football Academy facing BBFS Garhwal United FC at the Kalyani Stadium.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar, urging the Centre to take immediate steps to provide Constitutional protection to the state's increased reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) by including the relevant legislation in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution. In his letter, Parameshwara sought urgent intervention by the Centre to protect the law enacted by the Karnataka government in 2022 to increase reservation for Scheduled Castes from 15 per cent to 17 per cent and for Scheduled Tribes from three per cent to seven per cent. The legislation received the Governor's assent on January 11, 2023, and came into effect retrospectively from November 1, 2022. The reservation for these communities had remained unchanged for nearly seven decades. According to the 2011 Census, Scheduled Castes constitute 17.15 per cent of Karnataka's population, while Scheduled Tribes account for 6.95 per cent. Taking into consideration their social and educational backwardness, the Justice H.N. Nagamohan Das Commission had recommended an increase in reservation and suggested that the legislation be included in the Ninth Schedule to provide constitutional protection. However, the Karnataka High Court, on October 12, 2026, struck down the provisions relating to the enhanced reservation, saying that the overall reservation would rise to 56 per cent, exceeding the 50 per cent ceiling. The state government has challenged the High Court's order before the Supreme Court. In his letter, Parameshwara cited the example of Tamil Nadu, where the 69 per cent reservation was granted Constitutional protection through the 76th Constitutional Amendment in 1994 by including the relevant legislation in the Ninth Schedule. He urged the Centre to consider a similar measure to protect Karnataka's 56 per cent reservation. The Karnataka government had submitted a proposal to the Centre in this regard on March 23, 2023. The Karnataka Legislative Assembly also adopted a resolution on December 18, 2025, seeking Constitutional protection for the enhanced reservation. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written to Prime Minister Modi on April 16, 2026, on the issue. However, the Centre had deferred action, citing the pendency of the matter before the courts, the letter said. Parameshwara added that judicial proceedings should not become a reason to indefinitely postpone the objective of social justice. He said both the Union and state governments had a joint responsibility to address Constitutional issues and protect the educational and employment opportunities of disadvantaged communities. He urged the Prime Minister to personally intervene and initiate the process of introducing the necessary Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament to bring Karnataka's reservation legislation under the Ninth Schedule. I also called for consultations with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to address the constitutional and procedural issues identified by the court. The Union Ministries of Law and Justice, Social Justice and Empowerment, Tribal Affairs and Home Affairs should coordinate and take a time-bound decision, the Deputy Chief Minister said. The letter also called for a wider national-level discussion on the relevance of the existing 50 per cent reservation ceiling in view of the changing social conditions in the country. Stating that social justice transcended political differences, Parameshwara said ensuring equal opportunities in education and employment for communities that had remained deprived of opportunities for centuries was a collective responsibility of the nation. He urged the Centre to respond positively to Karnataka's long-pending demand and take a decision within a stipulated timeframe. The key demands in the letter include placing the legislation providing 17 per cent reservation for SCs and seven per cent for STs in the Ninth Schedule, introducing the required Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament, consulting the national commissions concerned, resolving the legal and procedural issues, and undertaking a national-level review of the 50 per cent reservation ceiling. The overall demand is to provide Constitutional protection to Karnataka's enhanced reservation for SCs and STs, totalling 24 per cent, on the lines of the protection extended to Tamil Nadu's 69 per cent reservation.
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T20 Trophy Super League: Disha Kasats unbeaten 91 took Vidarbha to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in the first round of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy Super League stage on Saturday. It was also a day when defending champions Maharashtra, Railways and Karnataka also tasted success. Disha, who will turn out for Mumbai Indians in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL), hit 10 sixes and two fours in her 54-ball knock in Vidarbhas victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B. After Delhi made 169/5, Vidarbha completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Skipper Mona Meshram stood firm at the other end and remained not out on 43 from 24 balls. Mona and Disha added an unbroken 106-run stand for the third wicket, with the latter taking the Player of the Match award. Boundaries made up 68 of Dishas 91 runs, thus underlining how thoroughly she dominated the Delhi bowling attack. Delhi, who chose to bat after winning the toss, were given a solid base by in-form batter Tanisha Singh, who remained not out on 78. Shweta Sherawat added 35, but the total was never going to be enough against Dishas onslaught. Yashshri Soley was the pick of Vidarbha bowlers with 2-34. Vidarbha will next take on Karnataka on Monday. Elsewhere, at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground 'A', the Smriti Mandhana-led Maharashtra beat Andhra by 48 runs. They posted 161/6 in 20 overs, with Gautami Naik top-scoring with 34, and then restricted Andhra to 113/9. Dnyaneshwari Patil led the attack with 3-19, while Anuja Patil chipped in with both bat and ball after making 31, she picked 2-22. In the third clash of the day, Mumbai made 157/9 in 20 overs, thanks to the efforts of Simran Shaikh (48) and Sanika Chalke (43). For Railways, off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana took 4-28, while Renuka Singh Thakur took 2-19. In reply, Railways completed the chase with a ball to spare. Opener Pratika Rawal was in blistering mode smashing 86 off 52 balls, laced with nine fours and three sixes. Sneh followed up her bowling efforts by hitting an unbeaten 37 off 30 balls to get Railways up and running with a win. Elsewhere, Karnataka beat Baroda by five wickets, with off-spinner Shreyanka Patil taking 3-19. Her efforts, along with Ananya Hegdes 2-26, dismantled the Baroda batting line-up as they were bowled out for 137 in 19.4 overs. In the chase, Vrinda Dinesh set the tone for the successful chase by hitting 49 off just 16 balls, laced with four fours and five sixes, while Niki Prasad was another notable contributor with a 17-ball 31, as Karnataka got home in 13.3 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) Amid discussions over former minister and senior Congress leader H.C. Mahadevappa potentially quitting the Congress following his alleged sidelining in the party after D.K. Shivakumar took over as Karnataka Chief Minister, his son and Congress MP Sunil Bose has asserted on Saturday that the party has neither cheated nor done any injustice to their family. Mahadevappa, a prominent frontline Congress leader from the Dalit community and a close associate of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been at the centre of political discussions over his alleged marginalisation following the change of guard in Karnataka. Speaking at Mysuru on the speculation surrounding his father's political future, Sunil Bose said the Congress party had treated Mahadevappa with respect and honour and had given him an opportunity to serve as a minister. The Congress party has not cheated us or done any injustice to our family. The party made my father a minister and has treated him with honour. As far as my father is concerned, the party has given him due respect, he said. He further made it clear that his family would continue to remain with the Congress and contest elections under the party's banner in the future. We will remain in the Congress party, and even in the future, we will contest elections only from the Congress, he said. However, Sunil Bose also indicated that some leaders who were contemplating switching parties might take such a decision in 2027. Those leaders who are thinking of changing parties might do so in 2027, he said. It can also be noted that during the leadership tussle in the Congress, Mahadevappa had openly backed Siddaramaiah's continuation as Chief Minister. He had also maintained that if there was a change of leadership, a Dalit leader should be considered for the Chief Minister's post. However, Mahadevappa's exclusion from the Cabinet following Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister has fuelled speculation about his growing dissatisfaction with the party leadership. There have also been rumours that Siddaramaiah did not strongly push for Mahadevappa's inclusion in the Cabinet and instead focused on securing a prominent ministerial position for his son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah. Speculation has also emerged that political considerations in the same region could have contributed to the alleged differences between the leaders. Against this backdrop, Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah and senior Minister K.H. Muniyappa recently visited Mahadevappa at his residence and held discussions with him, triggering further political speculation. Sunil Bose's statement comes amid growing discussions over Mahadevappa's political future and whether the senior Dalit leader would continue with the Congress or explore other political options. The debate arose after Mahadevappa initially working with Dalit organisations planning a convention at Maharajas College grounds and the state government led in Mysuru under former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his minister-son Yathindra Siddaramaiah both planned major November 26 gatherings. Mahadevappa dismissed the idea that there is a prestige issue or conflict between the government and independent organisations, stating that both share the same objective of spreading constitutional values. He noted he would gladly attend any number of programmes. He has also welcomed the Karnataka government's plan to hold large-scale Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) celebrations on November 26, 2026, in Mysuru, while also defending the right of independent social and Dalit organisations to hold their own parallel events.
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Karnataka ED attaches Rs 1.22 crore properties linked to KPSC recruitment scam
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 1.22 crore belonging to three top former officials of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) in a case related to irregularities in the recruitment exam for the post of veterinary officer, an official said on Saturday. The ED's Bengaluru Zonal Office attached the properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in the case of KPSC recruitment scam. The Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) dated November 13 was issued under Section 5(1) of the PMLA, 2002. The provisionally attached assets comprise immovable properties and movable properties belonging to Shivashankarappa Sahukar, the then Chairman of Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC); Geetha B.V. Shivamurthy, KPSC member; and Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, IAS officer and the then Controller of Examinations (CoE) of KPSC, the ED said. Earlier, the ED conducted searches under Section 17 of the PMLA, 2002, at multiple premises, including the KPSC office, and arrested Basavaraj Kannale on September 17, Gangwar on September 18, and Shivashankarappa Sahukar and Geetha B.V. Shivamurthy on October 6, under Section 19 of the PMLA, 2002, the statement said. The investigation by the central probe agency was initiated on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by the Vidhana Soudha Police Station in Bengaluru for offences under Sections 318(3), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to the irregularities in the recruitment exam for the Veterinary Officer post in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, the ED added. Investigation has revealed that the then Chairman, a Member and the then CoE of the KPSC, in conspiracy with Basavaraj Kannale and others, abused their official positions and induced candidates to pay illegal gratification in exchange for assured selection, the ED said. The irregularities included leakage of question papers with the correct answers marked; leakage of candidate-specific correct answer keys and misuse of confidential marks at the stage of the 1:3 eligibility list, the ED added. Investigation revealed that Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, the then CoE, leaked the question papers, with the correct answers, to his close aide Basavaraj Kannale on January 7, 2026, the ED said. Basavaraj Kannale circulated them among 10 candidates at villas on the outskirts of Bengaluru on January 8, a day before the examination, and demanded illegal gratification ranging from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, of which a part amount was received as advance, and the remaining amount secured through blank signed cheques and promissory notes, from the candidates, the central probe agency added. The OMR answer sheets of these candidates matched the initial answer key published by the KPSC, including answers later found to be incorrect in the revised answer key, the ED said. The illegal gratification so derived was collected in cash and also through the bank accounts of Om Lakshmi Souharda Sahakari Sangha Niyamita, Bhalki (Bidar), and other third parties, and were disguised through entries in bogus savings accounts, the ED said. Out of the proceeds of crime, gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 52.30 lakh was purchased in the name of a third person for the benefit of Gangwar, with payments routed through third parties' accounts, the ED added. The air travel expenses of Gangwar, his family members and friends, amounting to Rs 13.31 lakh, were also met by Basavaraj Kannale through third-party accounts, the ED said.
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TNCC chief accuses Centre of bias against Tamil Nadu over Mekedatu dam
Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President, Manickam Tagore, on Saturday accused the BJP-led Union government of discriminating against Tamil Nadu over Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu dam and urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intensify legal efforts to protect the states Cauvery water rights. In a statement, Tagore alleged that the Centre had approved the dam's Detailed Project Report without Tamil Nadus consent. He described the alleged approval as an action prejudicial to the interests of the state and its farmers. His criticism followed remarks by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at a meeting in Mysuru attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Tagore, CM Shivakumar claimed that the Supreme Court had ruled in Karnatakas favour on Mekedatu and sought the Centres permission to proceed. Tagore questioned that position, pointing out that Tamil Nadu had approached the Supreme Court against the proposed dam. He said Karnatakas push for clearance, while the dispute remained before the court, undermined Tamil Nadus interests. The Congress leader maintained that the project would threaten water flows essential to agriculture in the Cauvery delta. Karnataka proposes a reservoir with a storage capacity of 67.15 thousand million cubic feet (TMC), which Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed, he said. Tagore argued that Tamil Nadus annual entitlement of 177.25 TMC depended on releases from Karnatakas reservoirs as well as rainfall runoff from the intervening catchment. He alleged that Karnataka had repeatedly failed to release water according to the prescribed schedule, forcing Tamil Nadu to pursue remedial measures. He warned that the proposed reservoir could intercept flows from the uncontrolled catchment, which he said contributed around 80 TMC to Tamil Nadu. Such a development would severely affect delta farming and could push the region towards desertification, he claimed. Rejecting Shivakumars assurance that the project would not harm Tamil Nadu, Tagore said the state could not accept any construction that jeopardised its share of Cauvery water. He also contended that proceeding without the consent of the basin states would violate judicial directions governing the river dispute. Calling for stronger intervention, Tagore urged Vijay to build on the state governments existing opposition through appropriate legal action. He said protecting Tamil Nadus water entitlement required sustained vigilance and a firm response to any move to advance the project without addressing the states objections and the interests of delta farmers.
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'Compete in politics, cooperate in development': Karnataka CM Shivakumar on bonhomie with PM Modi
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 14 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's chemistry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marked by lighter moments and cordial interactions during the inauguration of the Pink Line Metro and other programmes in Bengaluru on Friday, has triggered a debate in political circles. Responding to the discussions surrounding his interaction with the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Shivakumar said people were free to interpret the moments as they wished, asserting that he had fulfilled his responsibility as a representative of the people by taking up Karnataka's demands with the Centre. Addressing media in Bengaluru on Saturday, Chief Minister Shivakumar said, Let anyone surmise anything. I have done my duty as a representative of the people. As a servant of all of you, I have done what is required. Chief Minister Shivakumar made it clear that while political parties could continue their political rivalry, they should work together with the Centre on issues concerning development. I have stated openly that in politics, we will compete, and in development, we will cooperate, he said. Explaining the issues he discussed with PM Modi, the Chief Minister said he had sought the Centre's intervention in securing the necessary clearances for the Mekedatu project. Chief Minister Shivakumar said the Supreme Court had approved the project and all political parties in Karnataka had expressed consensus on taking an all-party delegation to New Delhi. We need clearances on forest-related concerns and other issues. We also need environmental clearance, and I have requested the Prime Minister in this regard, he said. Chief Minister Shivakumar said he had also proposed the rejection of the Kasturirangan report and urged the Centre to constitute a technical committee to address issues concerning the Metro project. The CM said he had sought an equal share in the Metro project and requested that pending matters be cleared expeditiously to help Bengaluru achieve its target of 500 km of Metro lines. On the proposed double-decker flyovers, Chief Minister Shivakumar said he and Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda had explained the city's infrastructure requirements to PM Modi during a private interaction. I did not raise this issue in my speech. Both of us explained to the Prime Minister what Bengaluru requires, he said. Pointing out that Bengaluru has only around eight per cent road infrastructure as compared to 18 to 20 per cent in other places, Chief Minister Shivakumar said land acquisition had become difficult as compensation was around Rs 50,000 per square foot. He added that the state was willing to share the cost of constructing double-decker flyovers and had conveyed this to the Prime Minister. He also reiterated that he would lead an all-party delegation to New Delhi to press for Karnataka's demands. Asked about allegations of phone tapping, Chief Minister Shivakumar said he would obtain the complete report before commenting on the matter. On the issue of electricity bills of the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi remaining unpaid ahead of the winter session, he said the increase in power bills was not limited to the government building. What are you saying? Not only Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, the electricity bills for free power supplied to farmers have increased from Rs 20,000 crore to Rs 30,000 crore. Due to the drought, everyone is drawing more power, he said. He added that farmers were using electricity to fill their tanks, leading to increased consumption and higher bills, and said the government would take steps to rectify the situation.
