‘Central transfers to Karnataka increased substantially’: Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Central transfers to Karnataka increased substantially’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday clarified that the central transfers to Karnataka have “increased substantially”. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman Hitting out at the Siddaramaiah-led state government, Sitharaman said that they “falsely” keep saying that the Centre does not give Karnataka its due. Sitharaman's comment comes days after the Congress government in Karnataka expressed dissatisfaction with her budget presentation and said that the southern state had been ignored totally. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27, as a mark of protest against the "neglect" of the state’s demands in the Union Budget.

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Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies
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Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies

Op India  

The Indian National Congress stormed to power in Karnataka after the state legislative assembly elections in 2023 promising to deliver better governance, comfortable lifestyle and economic relief for the voters. Meanwhile, a decision to lift the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board’s borrowing ceiling from financial institutions from Rs 500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore was also approved by the Karnataka …

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka transport departments disburse Rs 224.05 crore in dues to 11,694 retirees

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Four transport corporation of Karnataka - Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation disbursed Rs 224.05 crore towards gratuity and earned leave encashment to 11,694 retired employees. The dues pending since January 1, 2020 were disbursed by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy here on Saturday …

Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP spar over central funds
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP spar over central funds

Hindustan Times  

The Lok Sabha witnessed a brief confrontation between Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay during he discussion on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants over the alleged withholding of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. “We are allowing you to fix it and …

TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation
1 month ago

TN Assembly speaker Appavu slams PM Modi for neglecting flood-hit Tamil Nadu, unfair fund allocation

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: Assembly Speaker M Appavu alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet ministers were watching a film while people in Tamil Nadu were suffering due to the recent floods. After attending an event in Tirunelveli on Wednesday, Appavu told the media that the union government was treating Tamil Nadu and Kerala unfairly in allocating NDRF funds, while favouring …

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar

India Today  

A Karnataka Congress MLA’s recent statement raised questions regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s repeated assurances that the state has no shortage of funds. HR Gaviappa, who is the Congress MLA from Vijayanagar, expressed frustration over the insufficient development funds allocated to his constituency. The MLA, in a strongly-worded statement, criticised the state government's handling of funds and questioned the fairness of …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
2 months ago

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of "relentless favoritism towards Gujarat," Modi's home state. He also condemned Karnataka’s BJP MPs for remaining silent, alleging they are "unwilling to challenge this blatant disregard for Karnataka’s thriving tech and manufacturing ecosystem." Congress counters BJP’s allegations On Saturday, the chief ministers of Congress-ruled Telangana and …

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States
2 months ago

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress claimed on Thursday that the BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress governments' guarantees and said those who have no achievements to share are resorting to their "tried and tested strategy of lying".The BJP in poll-bound Maharashtra issued Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress …

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka
3 months, 1 week ago

Complaint against BJP MLA on claim of ‘crores of rupees’ set aside to bring down Congress govt in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka state Congress committee filed a police complaint in Bengaluru seeking a detailed investigation into BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim about ‘crores of rupees’ being set aside to bring down the government in Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ugrappa, in his complaint on September 30, also submitted a pen drive containing a news clip and videos of Mr. …

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore

The Hindu  

Pointing out that the Public Investment Board had recommended the Chennai Metro Rail Phase - II project as a Central Sector Project, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday reiterated the State government’s request to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to grant the Union government’s share of ₹7,425 crore towards the implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Phase - …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple the state government. In 2008 and 2019, they came to power through ‘Operation Lotus’ and backdoor entry,” the Chief Minister said. This has resulted in a 1.66 per cent loss to the state,” the Chief Minister said. “If Union …

Key Insights From N. Chandrababu Naidu And PM Modi's Meeting | ABP News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Key Insights From N. Chandrababu Naidu And PM Modi's Meeting | ABP News

ABP News  

On Saturday, N Chandrababu Naidu, the president of the Telugu Desam Party and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, requested the central government to consider rescheduling loans incurred during the previous YSR Congress party administration to alleviate the financial strain on the debt-burdened state. A senior TDP leader revealed that Naidu asked Modi if the Reserve Bank of India could assist …

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka stands third in the country by drawing ₹54,427 crore Foreign Direct Investment during 2023-24. He said the state government has taken up multidimensional programmes in the areas of industry, agriculture, infrastructure development, and education to accelerate economic growth, besides the implementation of welfare programmes. The government has approved 591 investment projects through single …

Nirmala Sitharaman says Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to benefit under many schemes announced in Budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman says Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to benefit under many schemes announced in Budget

The Hindu  

Following criticism of the Union Budget by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday defended the Centre’s financial allocation to Karnataka and said that many of the large projects announced in the Budget would bring benefits to the State. While Mr. Siddaramaiah had listed out Karnataka’s expectations from the Budget that were not met, Ms. Sitharaman gave …

Valmiki Scam: Sitharaman hits out at Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, asks if syphoning SC/ST money off is 'nyay'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Valmiki Scam: Sitharaman hits out at Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, asks if syphoning SC/ST money off is 'nyay'

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the Valmiki scam, asking him if it was ‘Nyay’ to siphon off the tribal Valmiki community money. Karnataka government is grappling with the accusations of a Rs 187 crore scam in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Corporation, which includes the illegal transfer of Rs …

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set aside ₹11 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.4% of the GDP. With the aim to push States to spend on infrastructure, she said ₹1.5 lakh crore was being made available to them in the form of long-term interest free loans. Under the Sagarmala …

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

The Hindu  

Budgets of the Union or the States, as much as they are revenue and expenditure statements for the upcoming fiscal year, are also an exercise in political economy, and the recently tabled Union Budget for 2024-25 is no different. Aside from the “nine priorities”, beginning with provisions for the farm sector and attempts to boost employment, Union Finance Minister Nirmala …

Budget 2024: N Chandrababu Naidu hails Centre’s ₹15000 cr help for Andhra Pradesh, says, ‘step towards rebuilding State’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: N Chandrababu Naidu hails Centre’s ₹15000 cr help for Andhra Pradesh, says, ‘step towards rebuilding State’

Live Mint  

In a recent LinkedIn post, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu shared encouraging updates on the progress of the new NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. Here's N Chandrababu Naidu's post "Hello friends, It has been a productive month for our new NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, and I'm glad to let you know that our State is back on …

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka to boycott NITI Ayog meeting chaired by PM on July 27 to protest being ‘ignored’ in Budget

The Hindu  

Karnataka appears to be entering a fresh round of tussle with the Centre as the Congress-ruled State on July 23 declared that it will boycott the NITI Ayog meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on July 27, accusing the Centre of ignoring its demands in the Union Budget. “We have decided to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting, …

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget as “disappointing” and done to ensure “the political survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Karnataka did not get anything from what it had sought in the pre-Budget meeting. What Karnataka sought Listing of the requests made by the State during the pre-Budget meeting, he said: “Since I could not go, Krishna Byre …

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Karnataka has expressed dissatisfaction with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation and said that the southern state has been ignored totally. ‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024 Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, DK Shivakumar said, “We have high respect for the finance minister and expected funds to finish the …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed that the government will facilitate special financial support for the development of the capital city in Andhra Pradesh. Presenting the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, she further said the NDA government at the Centre is fully committed to financing and early completion of Polavaram Irrigation project, which is considered as …

Nitish Kumar reacts to Union Budget 2024 amid 'special status' demands for Bihar | Watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar reacts to Union Budget 2024 amid 'special status' demands for Bihar | Watch

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for FY 24-25 with some major announcements for states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Notably, Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 26,000 crore in monetary aid for the development of road infrastructure in Bihar. During her budget speech, Sitharaman said, "On the Amritsar-Kolkata industrial corridor, we will support the development of …

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin criticises Centre to show his political presence: BJP State chief Annamalai
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin criticises Centre to show his political presence: BJP State chief Annamalai

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai alleged on July 21 that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has failed to fulfil the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s poll promises deceiving the people of Tamil Nadu and is trying to shift the blame on the Union Government to show his political presence. Mr. Annamalai was responding to Mr. Stalin’s social media post on X in …

Karnataka: Split in Congress over move to hire BCG to fulfil poll promises
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka: Split in Congress over move to hire BCG to fulfil poll promises

Op India  

The Karnataka government’s decision to hire “The Boston Consulting Group” as a consultant appears to have divided the Congress party as Praveen Chakravarty joined voices with the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP to criticise Chief Minister Siddaramaiah administration’s move to recruit the consulting giant in an attempt to increase revenue to fulfil its five election guarantees. If one wins elections by …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah firm, no transfers this season
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah firm, no transfers this season

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The issue of transfers cropped up towards the fag end of the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, after the main agenda had been discussed for a good 150 minutes. With the government working on an official transfer policy which is due to be finalised by the cabinet soon, some ministers urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to consent to transfers now as …

Modi should address pressing issues concerning Odisha: Jairam Ramesh
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Modi should address pressing issues concerning Odisha: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

With the Bharatiya Janata Party establishing its first independent government in Odisha on Wednesday, veteran Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address pressing issues concerning the State. “As PM Modi is attending the swearing in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Odisha, he must answer as to why his government had steadily reduced Odisha’s Central …

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi
7 months ago

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati …

Centre approves borrowing limit of ₹21,253 Crore for Kerala to tackle economic crisis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre approves borrowing limit of ₹21,253 Crore for Kerala to tackle economic crisis

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come forward to assist Kerala in a bid to alleviate the state from the economic crisis as the Centre has sanctioned borrowings up to Rs 21,253 crores. In a post on X on Saturday, Chandrasekhar mentioned, “PM @narendramodiji’s govt steps up to assist Kerala’s economic crisis Government of India sanctions borrowings up to Rs 21,253 …

When is Modi govt going to pay Karnataka's MGNREGS workers their wages, asks Congress
8 months, 1 week ago

When is Modi govt going to pay Karnataka's MGNREGS workers their wages, asks Congress

New Indian Express  

Elaborating on what he said were "jumla details", Ramesh said the Bagalkote-Kudachi line of the South-Western Railway has now been delayed by more than eight years. Despite the Karnataka government providing the land for the project free of cost, and contributing 50 per cent of the construction cost, the Modi government has "failed" to deliver on this project, he said. …

INTERVIEW | Opposition doesn’t have any reliable data on joblessness: Nirmala Sitharaman
9 months ago

INTERVIEW | Opposition doesn’t have any reliable data on joblessness: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Indian Express  

Coming to Karnataka, I would like to point out two-three things before I get to this particular point. There has been some totally baseless commentary by the ruling dispensation to the effect that Karnataka was better off prior to GST, in that their indirect tax collection was growing at 15%. Data shows that pre-GST revenue growth for Karnataka was around …

Lok Sabha polls | Centre has given ₹11 lakh crore to people of T.N. in 10 years: Annamalai
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | Centre has given ₹11 lakh crore to people of T.N. in 10 years: Annamalai

The Hindu  

president K. Annamalai has said the Central government has given ₹11 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu over the past 10 years, and most of these funds were transferred directly to the people. Campaigning for Tamil Maanila Congress candidate P. Vijayakumar in Chithode for the Erode Parliamentary constituency on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Mr. Annamalai said 37,838 concrete houses were constructed …

Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM, Deputy CM
9 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM, Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Building up tempo for the BJP’s poll battle for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Chief Minister and Deputy CM of neglecting the interests of the State due to their power tussle, and trying to politicise the issue of drought assistance from the Centre. The Congress government is neither bothered about development of the …

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’

The Hindu  

Terming the Karnataka government’s attack on the Centre on funding as “completely false and misleading”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the devolution to the State and the Centre’s grants in aid had increased while GST compensation had been completely paid. So do they acknowledge that what was received was not part of Finance Commission’s recommendation?” On the …

FM Sitharaman Asserts Full Disbursement of Dues to Karnataka
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FM Sitharaman Asserts Full Disbursement of Dues to Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed claims by the Karnataka government regarding the release of special grants to the tune of `5,495 crore by the Centre as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. The statement follows Karnataka’s filing of a writ petition in the Supreme Court, urging the Centre to promptly release grants under the National Disaster …

15 Bills passed in assembly amid goof ups by Karnataka govt
10 months, 1 week ago

15 Bills passed in assembly amid goof ups by Karnataka govt

Hindustan Times  

In the 14-day budget session of the Karnataka legislature, the National Democratic Alliance, comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal, seized the opportunity despite setbacks in the Rajya Sabha polls. Despite the state government’s multiple “goof ups”, at least 15 Bills were passed, including significant legislation like the Karnataka Motor Transport and Other Allied Workers’ Social Security and Welfare …

BJP MPs just nod heads before Modi: Siddaramaiah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP MPs just nod heads before Modi: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday mocked 25 BJP MPs from Karnataka saying that their work was restricted to nodding their head to whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president J.P. Nadda said. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that although injustice was being meted out to Karnataka, the 25 MPs of BJP from Karnataka had never raised their …

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing critique of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 15th budget presentation, BJP leader and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed concerns over the fiscal direction of the state, asserting that "Development is not possible from Dasoha without Kayaka". Bommai also raised concerns about the government's borrowing practices, stating that despite borrowing ₹1.5 lakh crore, only ₹1,000 crore was allocated for …

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his 15th Budget, announcing an outlay of Rs.3.71 lakh crore for the state this financial year. Karnataka chief minster Siddaramaiah with a bag containing budget papers arrived at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Friday Despite a presenting revenue deficit budget, the chief minister pinned his hopes on the government’s guarantee schemes to …

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Says Karnataka Got More From NDA Then UPA
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Says Karnataka Got More From NDA Then UPA

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to the ruling Congress government accusations of “injustice” in tax devolution and in release of grants to Karnataka by the Bharatiya Janata Party led Central Government, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday furnished details on contributions of Central Government to Karnataka under Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2014 to till date and stated that …

Karnataka CM Accuses FM Sitaraman of Injustice, Citing Unreleased Funds
11 months ago

Karnataka CM Accuses FM Sitaraman of Injustice, Citing Unreleased Funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Having representing Karanataka in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitaraman meted out “injustice” to the State, accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and stated that since 2017-18 to till date, Karnataka lost about Rs 1.87,000 crore as share in tax devolution and also in getting grants from the Central Government ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party. In a chat …

'Separatist mindset': FM Sitharaman on Karnataka govt's discrimination charge against Centre
11 months ago

'Separatist mindset': FM Sitharaman on Karnataka govt's discrimination charge against Centre

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress government in Karnataka, accusing it of harbouring a "separatist" mindset and spreading a "false narrative" on the issue of fund allocation by the Centre to states. While giving a point-by-point rebuttal to the claims made by the state government, the finance minister, who was joined by fellow Karnataka MP …

Inside the Centre vs states battle over funds
11 months ago

Inside the Centre vs states battle over funds

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka protested against the Centre on Wednesday, claiming it was not getting its fair share of taxes, which crimps its ability to do good for the state, and Kerala and Tamil Nadu have similar protests lined up in Delhi in the coming days, as the fractures in India’s fiscal federalist framework become more marked. Of the shortfall of ₹1.65 lakh …

No cuts in Interim Budget allocations: Nirmala
11 months ago

No cuts in Interim Budget allocations: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Exuding confidence in India’s economic growth, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that all the allocations have not been cut under any head in the interim Budget for 2024-25, rather it has either remained the same or gone up in FY25 Budget in the flagship schemes. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha also passed the Rs 47.66-lakh-crore interim …

No discrimination in tax sharing with States: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
11 months ago

No discrimination in tax sharing with States: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday sought to dismiss allegations that the Centre was not giving money to the States and termed the Karnataka government’s charges about inadequate tax devolutions and discrimination in sharing Central taxes “patently wrong and mischievous”. Noting that even Tamil Nadu had voiced concerns, the Minister assured the House that the government had followed the …

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi
11 months ago

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi

ABP News  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with other Karnataka Congress leaders held a protest against the Centre over the alleged 'injustice' against the state at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Karnataka Congress Protest: Top Points During the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Karnataka is number two as far as tax collection …

‘Siddaramaiah raking up North-South divide is a typical characteristic of Cong leaders’: Amit Malviya
11 months ago

‘Siddaramaiah raking up North-South divide is a typical characteristic of Cong leaders’: Amit Malviya

Hindustan Times  

BJP's IT cell in charge Amit Malviya on Tuesday hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for raking up the North-South divide and said it was a typical characteristic of Congress leaders, who are trusted allies of the ‘Tukde Tukde’ gang. Taking to the micro-blogging site 'X', Malviya said Siddaramaiah should examine the funds Bengaluru gets versus the regions like …

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
11 months ago

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hit out at the Central government over the release of funds for the state, saying that the dwindling grants-in-aid and the glaring absence of budgeted funds raise the question of whether the autonomy of the Finance Commission is merely a 'facade' under the BJP. Siddaramaiah further said that under the 14th Finance Commission, Karnataka received …

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai
11 months ago

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

To cover up its mistakes, the Karnataka government is holding a protest in New Delhi against the Central Government which was nothing but a political stunt, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday. Addressing a news conference here on Monday, former CM Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of everything to cover his mistakes. READ | …

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