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.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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