Mekedatu Dam Row: Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Clash Over Cauvery Water Rights Intensifies | News18

News18 - Nov 15, 2026

The long-running Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has flared up again, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stepping up his push for the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir. His assertion that Karnataka has the right to build the dam while protecting Tamil Nadu’s water entitlement has triggered a fresh political confrontation across state lines. -newsn18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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