Karnataka rejects TN's request for release of Cauvery water
Citing a shortage of water in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah has said it's not possible to release water from the Cauvery river. This was in response to Tamil Nadu CM E Palaniswami's request to him for 15,000 million cubic feet of water for his state. Notably, the Supreme Court is expected to pronounce verdict on the river dispute in early February. 