The promise was made by Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Karnataka govt likely to promulgate an ordinance to implement this at the earliest, it is learnt.
Siddaramaiah govt has resorted to hiking taxes on various commodities and services to mitigate the crunch of funds on account of its commitment to bankroll its flagship guarantees.
Karnataka govt released data on chartered aircraft & helicopter usage from March 2023 to January 2025. The CM alone accounted for nearly Rs 32 cr of the Rs 34 crore worth of bills.
Siddaramaiah govt’s new bill proposes reservation for Muslims under 2-B category of the State Backward Classes list for civil works contracts & procurement of goods & services.
Karnataka’s liabilities have increased from 23.97 percent of GSDP in 2022-23 to 24.91 percent in 2025-26, the state's medium-term fiscal plan has shown.
The move, coming against the backdrop of actors complaining about lack of Kannada content on OTTs, will likely reduce the recent rift between the Congress and the film fraternity.
Urban planners & analysts question if civic body is even qualified or equipped to handle big ticket projects. Most of such projects are meant as money-making schemes, they say
In the state's 16th budget, CM Siddaramaiah has estimated revenue deficit at Rs 19,262 cr. Karnataka is set to borrow a staggering Rs 1.16 lakh crore in the coming fiscal.
Govt claims ex-royals accepted Rs 11 cr for Bengaluru land in 1996, a point denied by Mysore scions. Attempts to wipe out royal heritage began in 1970s, allege Wadiyars.
Citing environment concerns, the unlikely allies have spoken out against the plant to be set up from Rs 54,000 cr investment pledged by mining major Baldota Group at GIM 2025.
If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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