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Athletic Bilbao Wins First Copa Del Rey In 40 Years

Athletic Bilbao's thrilling victory over Mallorca in Copa del Rey final ends 40-year title drought, celebrated by players and fans.

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Karnataka declared drought well ahead of deadline, Amit Shah’s claim that we declared it late is a lie: Krishna Byre Gowda

Disputing the recent statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Karnataka government submitted its proposal seeking drought relief three months late, leading to a delay in providing relief to the State, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has asserted that it was done well in time.

The Hindu

Drought relief delayed as State government did not submit details, says BJP leader

The Union government has not released crop loss compensation to drought-hit farmers in Karnataka as the Congress government has delayed submission of documents including various statistics, A.S. Patil Nadahalli, BJP Raitha Morcha State Unit president said in Belagavi on Saturday.

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Nirmala concedes delay in drought relief; says Centre has written to EC to permit holding meet on disaster aid

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union government had written to the Election Commission (EC) on March 28 seeking permission to hold a meeting of the high-level committee to clear several proposals for disaster relief, including drought relief for Karnataka.

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Rory McIlroy, the Masters and a tale of two droughts

Rory McIlroy's quest for a Masters victory and career Grand Slam after a transformative year of self-discovery and growth.

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Drought: Permission must to drill new borewells in Mysuru

Drought intensifies in Mysuru district, officials tasked with ensuring water availability in affected villages on priority basis.

The Hindu

Southern Africa faces humanitarian crisis as millions exacerbated with hunger, floods

Tens of millions are grappling with hunger, malnutrition, and water shortages across southern Africa as extreme drought and floods ravage the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Australia should prepare for 20-year megadroughts as the climate crisis worsens, study finds

Climate modelling by the Australian National University found Australia has experienced megadroughts every 150 to 1,000 years and is due for another

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Zimbabwe Declares El Nino Drought A National Disaster

Zimbabwe declared drought a national disaster on Wednesday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needs $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry.

International Business Times

Coffee Prices Finish Sharply Higher as Drought in Vietnam Curbs Coffee Production

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) on Wednesday closed up +5.85 (+2.96%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) closed up +149 (+4.07%). Coffee prices Wednesday rallied sharply for a second day, with arabica posting a 3-1/2 month high and robusta posting a new record high. Concern that excessive dryness in...

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Robusta Coffee Soars to Record as Drought in Vietnam Curbs Coffee Production

May arabica coffee (KCK24 ) this morning is up +5.80 (+2.93%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK24 ) is up +165 (+4.50%). Coffee prices this morning are sharply higher for a second day, with arabica posting a 3-1/2 month high and robusta posting a new record high. Concern that excessive...

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Farmers say their plight amid drought has been ignored in the electoral rhetoric

Farmers in Mysuru demand political attention to key issues like drought relief, water conservation, and agricultural support.

The Hindu

‘Amit Shah lying as we had submitted memoranda seeking relief thrice before Central team’s visit for assessment’

Karnataka government accuses Amit Shah of lying about drought relief memorandum submission, compares him to Goebbels, urges voter response.

The Hindu

Zimbabwe Declares State Of Disaster Over Devastating Drought

Zimbabwe declares state of disaster due to severe drought in Southern Africa, seeking billion for humanitarian aid. Urgent appeals for assistance in Zam...

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Homes & Gardens

Best 6 plants with silver foliage – for a shimmering and drought-tolerant garden border

Plants with silver foliage add contrast and interest to the backyard while also thriving in hot and dry weather

The Hindu

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about drought memorandum

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Union Home Minister Amit Shah of lying about Karnataka's drought relief memorandum delay.

Homes & Gardens

Cher's Moroccan-inspired yard is a masterclass in creating a garden that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing

Drought-tolerant planting makes functional gardening chic at The Goddess of Pop's former Malibu estate. Experts explain how to replicate the method

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Australia on track for decades-long megadroughts

Droughts lasting for decades are a real possibility for Australia as the impact of climate change pairs with natural dry cycles, researchers say.

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‘Average is awesome’: California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

After years of swinging extremes, state snowpack is at rare average of 110%, setting up good water savings account for year ahead

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Summer vacation midday meals to be implemented from April 11 to May 28

Due to drought in Karnataka, the State government has ordered to extend the midday meal programme to schoolchildren in 223 drought-prone taluks during the summer vacation for 41 days from April 11 to May 28 for government and aided school children of classes 1 to 8.

The Hindu

Farmers stage protest against delayed drought relief

Farmers in Belagavi protest against government delays in drought relief, citing inadequate support and anti-farmer policies.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Amit Shah rolls out Lok Sabha campaign in Karnataka, and more

The Hindu

Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir

Public Works Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir in Belagavi, discusses water release, drought, and increasing dam capacity with officers.

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM and Deputy CM

Expressing concern over Karnataka being gripped by drought, Mr. Shah accused the Congress government of delaying the process of sending the memorandum to the Centre for drought assistance by three months.

The Hindu

Revanth ridicules KCR for comments on drought, asks Opposition for a report on ‘farmer suicides’

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy refutes BRS allegations of drought in the State, questions rationale behind the allegations, welcomes KCR visit to agriculture fields, prepares summer action plan.

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