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Farmers
Supreme Court agrees to hear DMK petition regarding TVK leaders
India's Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear the DMK's petition seeking to bar TVK leaders from making public statements that could influence witnesses in the Karur stampede case, while Tamil Nadu political developments included AIADMK discussions on readmitting AMMK founder T.T.V. Dhinakaran and DMK's Gen Z wing leader A. Anbanantham withdrawing an anticipatory bail plea related to an allegedly derogatory social media post about the Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu government withdraws cases against farmers and teachers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced the withdrawal of cases filed against protesting farmers and teachers during the previous DMK regime on humanitarian grounds.
Researchers detect toxic pesticide residues in blood of farmers in Hubballi
Researchers at KMC-R.I. Hospital in Hubballi found toxic pesticide residues in farmers' blood, highlighting health risks from excessive pesticide use and lack of safety measures.
Karnataka opens crop insurance registration for Ramanagara district farmers
The Karnataka government has announced crop insurance registration for the 2026-27 season under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in Ramanagara district, with SBI General Insurance Company as the implementing agency.
Karnataka High Court stays coercive action against BJP MLC CT Ravi
Karnataka High Court granted temporary relief and stayed coercive action against BJP MLC CT Ravi in an FIR related to controversial statements about NEET exam protesters.
Karnataka reservoirs receive high inflow as monsoon rains continue
Karnataka reservoirs including KR S, Almatti, and Hemavati receive high inflow due to monsoon rains while farmers protest against risk of Tungabhadra left bank canal breaking.
Hemavathi reservoir reserves water for drinking purposes amid steady monsoon inflow
Hemavathi Reservoir in Hassan district received significant rainfall inflow but water is allocated for drinking purposes only, leaving farmers without irrigation support.
Dharma reservoir reaches full capacity following heavy rainfall in Hanagal
Dharma reservoir in Hanagal taluk filled due to heavy rain, bringing happiness to farmers.
Chickballapur farmers block roads to protest against dust pollution from mining trucks
Local farmers in Yalagalahalli, Chickballapur protest against mining trucks and crushers due to dust pollution affecting their crops, blocking roads with tractors.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Heavy monsoon rains cause water levels to rise in Karnataka dams
Heavy monsoon rains in Karnataka and Kerala have caused water levels in major dams such as Krishnaraja Sagar and Kabini to rise significantly, breaching critical marks and triggering flood warnings.
Andhra Pradesh government releases third land compensation instalment for Guntur Channel
The Andhra Pradesh government released the third instalment of Rs 10 crore compensation to farmers for land acquired for the Guntur Channel expansion project.
Heavy rains provide relief to farmers while disrupting life in Telangana
Heavy rains in North Telangana provided relief to farmers while disrupting normal life and infrastructure in districts including Mancherial and Jagtial.
Pawan Kalyan asks officials to launch awareness campaign for farmers on irrigation
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has urged state officials to initiate an awareness campaign for farmers regarding the Super El Nino impact on irrigation water.
BJP leaders assess drought conditions and power supply in Shivamogga villages
A team of BJP leaders visited drought-hit villages in Shivamogga and Bhadravathi taluks on Thursday to assess water levels and address farmer complaints regarding power supply.
Karnataka saves 200 crore annually through PM KUSUM-B solar pump installation
The Karnataka Energy Department announced that 27,700 solar-powered pump sets installed under the PM KUSUM-B scheme have reduced power grid demand by 144 MW and saved an estimated 200 crore rupees annually in agricultural electricity subsidies.
Kannada film industry expresses support for farmers in Cauvery water dispute
The Kannada film industry met at the Film Chamber on July 30 to decide its response to the Cauvery water dispute, with President Jayamala stating the industry supports the farmers.
R Ashok criticizes Karnataka government over delay in drought relief distribution
Opposition leader R. Ashok criticized the state government for not providing drought relief to farmers in Karnataka despite severe conditions in over 150 taluks.
Farmers march towards Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister residence in Bhopal
Farmers demanding 100% state procurement of mung beans and fertilizer distribution reforms entered Bhopal by breaching police barricades at Mandideep and marched toward the Chief Minister's house in Madhya Pradesh.
Nandyal district aims for one lakh hectares of horticultural crop cultivation
The Nandyal district administration aims to expand horticultural crop cultivation to one lakh hectares to stabilize farmer income under the VB-G RAMG scheme.
Kharif crop sowing recovers in India following improved July rainfall
Kharif crop sowing in India recovered in July after improved rainfall, though total acreage remains below last year's levels with forecasts indicating crop yields will drive harvest outcomes amid El Nino conditions.
Farmers protest in Mandya against Cauvery water release order
Farmers in Mandya protested against the Cauvery Water Control Committee order to release water to Tamil Nadu.
Nandyal Collector advises farmers to cultivate alternative crops due to rainfall deficit
Nandyal District Collector Rajakumari Ganiya has directed officials to encourage farmers to cultivate alternative crops amid forecasted El Nino impacts and below-normal rainfall.
Police detain Left leaders heading to Andhra Pradesh data centre site
Police detained Left party leaders traveling to inspect a proposed data centre project site in Andhra Pradesh amid land acquisition protests.
Andhra Pradesh government launches awareness campaign for farmers on El Niño impacts
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to launch a state-wide awareness campaign for farmers regarding El Niño impacts and crop management strategies.
Monsoon remains active across India while Delhi faces dry heat spells
Monsoon activity remains strong across most of India in July 2026, but Delhi and Northern regions face dry spells and heat due to weather system positioning.
Karnataka farmers allege real estate group filed defective PIL against agitation
Farmers group Samyukta Horata Karnataka alleged that real estate interests filed a defective PIL to derail their land acquisition agitation against the Bidadi Township project.
Centre increases Telangana rice procurement target by eight lakh metric tonnes
The Central Government has agreed to increase the rice procurement target from Telangana by 8 lakh metric tonnes, raising the total target to 43 lakh metric tonnes for the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26.
Andhra Pradesh launches action plan to address potential livestock fodder shortage
The Andhra Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department has launched a comprehensive action plan to tackle potential livestock fodder shortages due to El Nino-induced rainfall deficits.
Andhra Pradesh government simplifies removal of lands from 22A prohibited list
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced simplified rules for removing lands from the 22A prohibited list, aiming to protect landowners' rights and improve transparency.