 | Over 2% rise in groundwater recharge, extraction too marginally up, says governmentThe report pegged the total annual groundwater recharge in 2023 at 449.08 Billion Cubic Metres (BCM), an increase of 11.48 BCM, from the previous year. |
 | Crime & corruption define Congress government in Rajasthan, says ShekhawatThe people are clamouring for change in the state; they feel cheated by the Congress. |
| Talks on Mekedatu jinxed, no consensus among statesGajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday hit out at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for accusing the Centre of being averse to development works in the state. |
| Union Jal Shakti Minister slams Siddaramaiah for spreading 'falsehood' over water projectsShekhawat reacted to Siddaramaiah's statement on Saturday alleging that the Narendra Modi-led government did not address Karnataka's water issues despite scanty rainfall. |
 | Cong’s English edu promise sparks row in Rajasthan, BJP alleges slave mentalityShekhawat also criticised the Gehlot’s government for not fulfilling the promises made under the seven guarantees. |
 | Farmer leaders meets Union Jal Shakti Minister, says Centre must look into Cauvery river rowThey sought the Centre’s intervention in the Cauvery water-sharing issue, to protect the interests of farmers in Karnataka. |
 | Cauvery water: Karnataka CM, DyCM meet Jal Shakti min; Cabinet to discuss future course todaySiddu, DKS hold marathon meeting in Delhi with legal team, officials | K’taka seeks PM Modi’s intervention | Mekedatu project will solve dispute: CM |
 | City court junks Ashok Gehlot’s plea in defamation caseThe counsel for the Congress leader had moved an application seeking his acquittal on the ground that the complainant failed to appear before it on August 7 and 21 without a justifiable cause. |
 | Cauvery row: TN MPs meet union ministerTalking to reporters after meeting Shekhawat, Duraimurugan said the delegation wanted the union minister to issue strong instructions to direct Karnataka to release water. |
| We will pull out tongue, gouge eyes of anyone who speaks against Sanatan: Gajendra ShekhawatOn September 2, Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, had alleged that the Sanatan Dharma is against equality and social justice, and that it should be eradicated. |
 | Defamation case against Rajasthan Chief Minister to be heard on September 14The case was filed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat alleging maliciously defaming him by way of false statements. |
 | Gehlot makes virtual appearance in courtOn August 1, Gehlot challenged before the sessions court with a revision plea against the summons issued and proceeding going on against him in the magistrate court. |
| Court declines Gehlot plea for stay in defamation caseThe court allowed the Congress leader to appear before a metropolitan magistrate through video conference. |
 | Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat aides’ properties seized in Rs 900-cr scamThe action follows registration of FIRs under the newly implemented Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes (BUDS) Act, enacted by the Central government. |
 | Rajasthan: 27-year-old hit by vehicle in Union minister's carcade succumbs after 11 days in hospitalThe victim's father Amnaram said Shekhawat visited his son in the hospital once but did not extend any support in treatment or any financial assistance. |
 | Jaipur diary: Shekhawat’s comment sparks speculationShekhawat remarked, “Make Rajendra ji’s rule, I will also give the Rs 46,000 crore needed for ERCP project.” |
 | Delhi court issues summons to Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot in a defamation caseAshok Gehlot is stated to have alleged that the union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was involved in the Sanjeevani scam. |
 | Prod Karnataka to release water, Tamil Nadu tells CentreThe memorandum explained the month-wise allocation of Cauvery water to TN and that Karnataka had failed to release the full quota of water for June. |
 | Mekedatu: Tamil Nadu minister plans Delhi visit to stop KarnatakaTamil Nadu will put forth strong arguments before the wcourt to thwart Karnataka’s attempts to build the dam, the minister said. |
 | DK Shivakumar discusses Mekedatu with Jal Shakti ministerThere is nothing wrong in meeting veteran leaders from opposition parties to seek their advice as politics during elections is different from politics aimed at the development of the state, he added. |
