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.
Two locations are on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru South & near Nelamangala in northern side. Karnataka govt appears to be tilting in favour of southern side.
With nearly Rs 60,000 crore tied up in bankrolling its 5 guarantees, Karnataka is exploring every possible lead to bring in some much-needed cash inflows.
The CM met M.K. Gautham & Chaitra B., part of winning Indian teams at Kho Kho World Cup, & announced prize money of Rs 5 lakh each. But the two allege 'discrimination' by the state govt.
Siddaramaiah further asked the media to 'show the truth instead of fanning rumours', adding that a section of the media should question the dismembered BJP rather.
When Congress high command appointed Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM in 2023, there was a mutual agreement that Siddaramaiah would step aside for his deputy after two and a half years.
The group of six Naxals is convinced that it has to pursue demands through constitutional methods, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah told media after the surrender.
Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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