Karnataka assembly Speaker U.T. Khader adjourned the House Monday, criticising Siddaramaiah govt for failing to answer most of the unstarred questions.
Karnataka contributes billions to national growth and FDI, but its own finances show a revenue deficit, spiralling interest costs, and liabilities crossing Rs 11.2 lakh crore.
Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah-led govt has been discussing the tax at least since last September and is ‘likely to accept’ the recommendation of Fifth State Finance Commission.
Invoking Lal Bahadur Shastri’s call for austerity measures during 1965 food shortage, Karnataka minister Muniyappa urged citizens to ‘give up one meal per week’.
District-wise breakup for 2024-25 shows that Kalaburagi has per capita income of Rs 1,44,449 while Bengaluru stands atop with Rs 8,55,960, according to the state economic survey.
With IT under the Union list, questions remain about whether states can legally or technically enforce such bans. Also a debate on enforcement and if age verification would even work.
If implemented, Karnataka will become the first Indian state to impose such a ban. Last year, Andhra Pradesh had it was considering a ban on social media for under-16s.
Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership or economic power.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
Each year, millions of people from various parts of the world come to India for purposes like tourism, business, education, medical treatment among others. Of these, a significant chunk of people overstay their visas which attracts fines, imprisonment and deportation.
That is the biggest compliment the world can give to my country India – Mera Bharat Mahaan.
Each year, millions of people from various parts of the world come to India for purposes like tourism, business, education, medical treatment among others. Of these, a significant chunk of people overstay their visas which attracts fines, imprisonment and deportation.
That is the biggest compliment the world can give to my country India – Mera Bharat Mahaan.