The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government regarding the release of its share of Cauvery river water by Karnataka. The hearing is scheduled for August 13.

Tamil Nadu’s request is aimed at seeking directions to Karnataka for the “immediate” release of the state’s portion of Cauvery water. Both outlets report that the court’s decision is procedural in nature, setting a date for consideration of Tamil Nadu’s application rather than issuing any immediate order at this stage.

While the coverage is aligned on the scheduled hearing and Tamil Nadu’s objective, details on the specific arguments or the status of any prior directives are not described in the provided excerpts. The next development in the story is the Supreme Court’s hearing on August 13, where it will consider Tamil Nadu’s demands and decide on any interim or final directions.