Bengaluru(PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said various important topics, including inter-state issues, railways and other infrastructure projects would be discussed in the Chief Ministers' Conclave, which will be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Tirupati later in the day.

"The topics for discussion is the minor irrigation project related to Palar river, railways related issues and other infrastructure projects," he told reporters after paying tribute to the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Children's Day.

To a query on whether other water sharing issues would be discussed, Bommai said that since most issues related to irrigation projects are pending in courts and tribunals, it may not be taken up at the conclave.

Speaking about Nehru, Bommai said that his role in building the nation after Independence was immense.

"As the first Prime Minister of India, Nehru had laid foundation for a strong nation through his five-year plan. He was the best leader. He had visited various countries to bring India into the international map," he said.

Bommai also called upon people to work towards building the nation, "which will be the true tribute to Pt Nehru."

He also said that many organisations named after Nehru are working for the development and progress of the nation.

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New Delhi: The Indian women's team emerged champion in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup with a dominant 78-40 victory in the summit clash against Nepal here on Sunday.

On a memorable night at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, India produced a masterclass of speed, strategy and skill, dishing out a clinical show.

A brisk start marked Turn 1 as the Indian attackers took charge of the proceedings. Three batches in the Nepal women were out by simple touches on 7 occasions, putting 14 points to India's kitty.

Skipper Priyanka Ingle was in the best form with multiple touch points to her name, as the hosts started off in an excellent manner. This was enough to take the Women in Blue to 34 points and preventing a single Dream Run for the Nepal team.

Manmati Dhami got Vaishnavi Pawar, and B Samjhana eliminated Priyanka Ingle but B Chaithra took India's first batch of Turn 2 into the Dream Run.

It wasn't for long, though, as Dipa completed the ALL OUT just moments later. This got the side back into the game but they only managed to score 24 points at the end of Turn 2, with an 11-point deficit at half time.

India were once again the dominant force in Turn 3, never allowing the Nepal defenders to settle in their stride. BK Dipa was a regular for Nepal but it went in vain throughout, ensuring that the Indians edged closer to the trophy.

Chaithra was the orchestrator of the Dream Run for India, taking the score to a massive 78 points in Turn 4. Their batch went on for a massive 5 minutes and 14 seconds, closing out the game for India and confirming them as the first-ever champions of the Kho Kho World Cup.

India's path to glory had included commanding victories over South Korea, Iran and Malaysia in the group stages, followed by triumph against Bangladesh in the quarter-finals and a masterful win over South Africa in the semi-finals.