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Karnataka Bandh on August 13, 2026: Are banks open or closed on Thursday? Check bank holiday status

Bank customers in Karanata may be wondering whether the statewide bandh will affect their offline banking services. Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute, while also demanding progress on some projects in Karnataka.

The Economic Times

Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The matter was postponed due to a judge's illness, which caused a delay. Tamil Nadu seeks enforcement of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives. The court aims to ensure…

The Economic Times

Karnataka Bandh 2026: Will schools, banks, offices, train, taxi, buses, markets remain closed? Here's all you should know

Karnataka Bandh 2026 will be observed on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over the Cauvery water dispute and demands linked to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Schools, offices and essential services are expected to remain open, while transport, shops and inter-state travel may face disruptions.

The Economic Times

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Opposition seeks Parliament debate on anti-defection law, Cauvery dispute

Opposition members submitted notices to suspend parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday. They aim to discuss electoral reforms and inter-state water disputes in both houses. Manish Tewari seeks a new anti-defection law to prevent opportunistic floor-crossing. Praveen Chakravarthy demands a discussion on a misleading reply about the Cauvery water dispute. This inconsistency…

The Economic Times

DMK and Congress staging backstage drama: Palaniswami

AIADMK accuses DMK and Congress of betraying Tamil Nadu in Cauvery water dispute, warns against harming state's interests.

The Hindu

Dead rat found in breakfast served to police personnel amid Bengaluru strike over Cauvery row

BENGALURU: In a shocking incident, a dead rat was found in the breakfast served to police assigned on security duty in Bengaluru amid bandh and protests called by farmers over the Cauvery water dispute in the state capital, said officials.

The Times of India

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