Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Excise Duty on Liquor Hiked by 20%, CM Sidda Promises to Protect Milk Brand Nandini
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Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Excise Duty on Liquor Hiked by 20%, CM Sidda Promises to Protect Milk Brand Nandini

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Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today presented state budget of Rs 3,27,747 crore, of which Rs 2,50,933 crore has been allocated for revenue expenditure, Rs 54,374 crore for capital expenditure and Rs 22,441 crore for loan repayment. The budget session of the Karnataka Legislature began on Monday, July 3 with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasizing on the need to eliminate corruption in the state. Speaking about the pre-poll promises by the Congress, Gehlot said that under the ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme Rs 3,000 per month will be provided to graduates and post-graduates and Rs 1,500 per month to diploma holders, who completed their degree in the year 2022-23 but are unemployed even after six months. Under ‘Gruha Jyoti Yojana’, up to 200 units of free electricity will be provided which will benefit about 2.14 crore household consumers, the Governor added.

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CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi
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CM Siddaramaiah Unveils Rs 327 Cr Cardiac Institute in Kalaburagi

Deccan Chronicle  

KALABURGI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating regional disparities across Karnataka, irrespective of areas such as Kalyana Karnataka, Mumbai Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, or Mysuru regions. Speaking at the inauguration of the new building of the 371-bed Kalaburagi branch of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, constructed at a cost of Rs 327.17 crore, the Chief Minister …

'Be human first': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah lessons kids while talking about Basavanna. Watch
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6 days, 7 hours ago

'Be human first': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah lessons kids while talking about Basavanna. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, during the ongoing Winter Session in Belagavi, took the opportunity to educate school children about the teachings of Basavanna and the Anubhava Mantapa. Karnataka winter session updates The Karnataka Assembly on Monday unanimously passed eight Bills, including one aimed at protecting the interests of depositors in private financial institutions. The bills tabled and passed included the …

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister
6 days, 14 hours ago

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

First-time BJP MLAs in Karnataka urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to approve a special grant of Rs 100 crore each for their individual constituencies. They emphasised the need of Rs 50 crore each for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to meet public demands and kickstart essential development projects in their areas. Rs 6,000 CR DEVELOPMENT FUND UNVEILED Meanwhile, sources in the …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government.He said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him. Siddaramaiah asked after inaugurating public works worth Rs 470 crore in the T …

Karnataka's Fair Share of Tax Revenue: Siddaramaiah's Call to Action
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka's Fair Share of Tax Revenue: Siddaramaiah's Call to Action

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calls for greater fairness in the distribution of central taxes. He argues that the state contributes over ₹400,000 crore in taxes, yet receives only ₹55,000 crore to ₹60,000 crore in return. He urges Karnataka's members of Parliament to bring the issue of fiscal inequity to national attention, urging them to press the government for fairer treatment. …

Karnataka Tax Collection: Chief Minister Warns Officials of Missed Targets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Tax Collection: Chief Minister Warns Officials of Missed Targets

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a warning to government officials, emphasizing the importance of meeting tax collection targets. The state has set a target of Rs 1,10,000 crore for commercial tax collection for the financial year 2024-25, and as of October, Rs 58,773 crore has been collected. The state has achieved 53.5% of its target so far, but it …

Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus
3 months ago

Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus

Live Mint  

India's Finance Ministry is set to begin preparations for the 2025-26 annual budget in October, as the country's economy continues its strong performance, maintaining a 7% growth rate for the fourth consecutive year, PTI reported. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on reforms to further accelerate growth and implement measures to boost job creation and economic demand, as per …

How much does Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah spend on social media every month? RTI reply reveals details
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How much does Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah spend on social media every month? RTI reply reveals details

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office spends nearly Rs 54 lakh per month to manage and maintain his social media accounts, including both official and personal accounts, revealed an RTI reply. Answer sought by filing RTI According to a report by the Times of India, RTI activist Marlinga Gowda Mali Patil filed an RTI request to inquire about the expenses …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Central transfers to Karnataka increased substantially’: Nirmala Sitharaman
4 months, 3 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 …

Telangana govt presents ₹2.91 lakh-cr budget, agriculture gets lion’s share
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana govt presents ₹2.91 lakh-cr budget, agriculture gets lion’s share

Hindustan Times  

Telangana finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Thursday presented a ₹2.91 lakh crore state budget for 2024-25 in the assembly, with the total revenue expenditure expected to be ₹2.21 lakh crore and capital expenditure ₹33,487 crore, even as the Congress-led government allocated major chunk to agriculture, panchayati raj and rural development and irrigation departments. Stating that the Congress-led state government …

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Rama Rao- BRS working president The allocation of Rs.72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors shows the Congress government's recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state's economy. Allocations to relieve farmers of the loan burden with Rs.2 lakh waiver at one go, Rythu Bima, crop insurance, paddy bonus, …

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Odisha government on Thursday presented Rs.2.65 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25 with more special focus on agriculture, infrastructure, welfare and Odia Asmita. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed the administrative expenditure at Rs 97, 725 crore and the programme expenditure of Rs 1,55,000 …

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Government has presented ₹2.91 lakh crore Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 with emphasis on welfare and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the Budget in the Assembly on July 25 with estimated revenue expenditure of ₹2.2 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹33,487 crore. The Finance Minister presented the Budget, …

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News

ABP News  

Budget 2024: The first budget of the third term of the Modi government was presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. After giving third consecutive term to Narendra Modi government, everyone had high expectations from this budget. But, they have also got some disappointment due to increase in short term and long term capital gains tax and abolition of indexation …

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State Cabinet approved the budget to be presented by the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in the Assembly Hall here on Thursday. Bhatti, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the budget in the State Assembly at 12 noon. Bhatti handed over the copies related …

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah
4 months, 4 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 …

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced allocating Rs 11 lakh, 11 thousand and 111 crore towards capital expenditure. She further urged, “We will encourage states to provide support of similar scale for infrastructure development based on their priorities.” The finance minister stated that private investment in infrastructure will be promoted through Viability Gap Funding and a …

Budget 2024: What Will Get Cheaper and What Will Get More Expensive? Hear from Experts | ABP News
5 months ago

Budget 2024: What Will Get Cheaper and What Will Get More Expensive? Hear from Experts | ABP News

ABP News  

Modi 3.0 First Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the central budget on July 23 at 11 AM. This will be the first budget of the third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and Finance Minister Sitharaman's seventh consecutive budget. Sitharaman will break the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, though Desai still holds the record for …

Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming Budget: What to expect
5 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming Budget: What to expect

India Today  

On July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for the fiscal year ending March 2025. POINTS TO WATCH IN BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT Fiscal deficit target: Despite political pressures, the government is committed to maintaining a fiscal deficit target of 5.1 per cent of the GDP. This means they aim to keep the gap between their spending and income …

Rajasthan: Finance Minister Diya Kumari to present state budget tomorrow
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan: Finance Minister Diya Kumari to present state budget tomorrow

India TV News  

As the budget session is underway in Rajasthan Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and state Finance Minister Diya Kumari is set to present a comprehensive state budget on Wednesday. Amid the rising expectations over what lies in the state budget, Diya Kumari said that the budget has been prepared and every section was kept in mind while preparing it. Bill for …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

Odisha CM Majhi to present first budget in June assembly session
6 months ago

Odisha CM Majhi to present first budget in June assembly session

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With the BJP government going into functional mode, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to present his first budget in the Assembly session which is likely to be convened in the last week of June. The saffron party sources said the first budget of the Majhi government will be a departure from the existing system of freebies and …

‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike
6 months, 1 week ago

‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Karnataka government announced a hike in fuel prices in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the government's move. He said that even after the ₹3 hike in fuel charges per litre, the fuel price in Karnataka is still lesser than many states in the country. ‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price …

CM Siddaramaiah wants action plan to spend Rs 5,000 cr for Kalyana Karnataka development
6 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah wants action plan to spend Rs 5,000 cr for Kalyana Karnataka development

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked to prepare an action plan by July 15 to utilize the budget allocation of Rs 5,000 crore for the Kalyana Karnataka region.During a review meeting of the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board, Siddaramaiah instructed that tenders for approved works should be issued immediately and emphasized the need for a thorough evaluation of the projects.He stressed …

Telangana's budget to be hiked to Rs 75,000 cr
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana's budget to be hiked to Rs 75,000 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Six Guarantees promised by the Congress during the state Assembly elections will get higher allocations in the full budget set to be presented in the Legislative Assembly in July, official sources said. In his budget speech, Deputy Chief Minister holding finance portfolio, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said, “We have proposed Rs 53,196 crore for implementation of the Six Guarantees …

Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM, Deputy CM
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Budgetary allocations in UP: 67% funds used so far, efforts on to utilise money by March 31
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Budgetary allocations in UP: 67% funds used so far, efforts on to utilise money by March 31

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW With the current financial year ending on March 31, 2024, the state government has so far used nearly 67% of the budgetary funds and efforts have been stepped up to ensure that departments make use of the funds without compromising on quality. The state government got an annual budget of ₹ 6.90 lakh crore approved from the state legislature …

15 Bills passed in assembly amid goof ups by Karnataka govt
9 months, 3 weeks 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 leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn
10 months 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 government heading towards financial crisis: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai
10 months ago

Karnataka government heading towards financial crisis: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the state government is pushing Karnataka to debt as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is walking the tightrope trying to implement guarantee schemes without stressing on revenue mobilisation. Bommai said Siddaramaiah has increased the loan limit to 2.85 per cent of the total budget, which may cross 3 per cent next year. The …

Tamil Nadu presents ₹3.48L cr budget; focus on infra, ‘7 Tamil dreams’
10 months ago

Tamil Nadu presents ₹3.48L cr budget; focus on infra, ‘7 Tamil dreams’

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu finance minister Thangam Thennrasu on Monday presented the state budget for 2024-25 announcing a total outlay of ₹3.48 lakh crore, along with a revenue deficit of over ₹49,000 crore as the government promised an increased focus on infrastructure and expanding welfare schemes encompassing “seven Tamil dreams” with no new populist announcement, aiming at fiscal prudence. The alleged “inordinate …

‘Karnataka is not bankrupt, budget size has increased despite guarantee schemes’
10 months ago

‘Karnataka is not bankrupt, budget size has increased despite guarantee schemes’

The Hindu  

Launching a counter-attack on the political opponents who have alleged that the State has become bankrupt owing to the guarantee schemes, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the State has not gone bankrupt and on the contrary, the Budget size has increased significantly. Speaking after launching several projects at the SP office and after laying foundation stone for drinking water works …

‘Disappointment’: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Budget
10 months ago

‘Disappointment’: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Budget

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka CM and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai termed the state budget a ‘disappointment’ and alleged that no development occurred in the last nine months. ‘Disappointment’: Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Budget Speaking to news agency ANI, Basavaraj Bommai said, “Karnataka government has cheated people by not delivering its promises during the elections. The budget that was presented by …

Karnataka Budget 2024: Properties in Bengaluru to get digital ownership documents; shops to remain open until 1 am
10 months ago

Karnataka Budget 2024: Properties in Bengaluru to get digital ownership documents; shops to remain open until 1 am

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government will digitize property tax records of all 20 lakh properties in Bengaluru and issue digital e-Khatas from 2024-25, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in his budget speech on February 16. Commenting on the government’s announcement that records of all 20 lakh properties in Bengaluru will be digitized, real estate experts said that the move will help streamline property …

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it
10 months ago

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it

The Hindu  

BJP leaders have criticised the Budget while Congress leaders have welcomed it. Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Public Works, welcomed the Budget saying it aimed at creating an equal society with universal welfare and creation of equal opportunities. Setting up the Basavana Bagewadi Development Board, translation in to Kannada of works by Babu Jagajivan Ram, Periyar, Lohia and Narayan Guru are …

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights
10 months, 1 week ago

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's 15th budget presentation claimed to be an inclusive budget as the Congress-led government is prepping up the general elections in the next few months. CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights Top highlights of Karnataka Budget 2024. On the Congress government's Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which is part of the party's five main poll promises, CM Siddaramaiah …

Siddaramaiah presents Budget for 15th time in Karnataka
10 months, 1 week ago

Siddaramaiah presents Budget for 15th time in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented State budget 2024-25 which was his 15th budget presentation in his political career and in the budget presented the Chief Minister holding Finance ministry, stated that the total expenditure for the financial year is estimated to be Rs 3, 71, 383 crore which includes Revenue expenditure of Rs 2, 90, 531 crore, capital …

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Karnataka Budget: No tax hike, borrowings cross ₹1 lakh crore in revenue deficit
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget: No tax hike, borrowings cross ₹1 lakh crore in revenue deficit

The Hindu  

The total outlay of the Karnataka State budget for 2024-25 is pegged at ₹3,71,383 crore, as against a revised estimate of ₹3,12,708 crore for 2023-24. Karnataka Budget 2024-25: LIVE coverage While the Chief Minister has not increased any taxes, he has presented a revenue deficit budget with the net borrowings crossing ₹1 lakh crore, perhaps for the first time in …

Karnataka Budget 2024 LIVE, key takeaways and highlights: Budget outlay pegged at ₹3,71,383 crore, ₹52,000 crore for guarantee schemes
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget 2024 LIVE, key takeaways and highlights: Budget outlay pegged at ₹3,71,383 crore, ₹52,000 crore for guarantee schemes

The Hindu  

February 16, 2024 09:37 am | Updated 03:12 pm IST Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented a revenue-deficit Karnataka Budget for 2024-25 on February 16 with a total outlay pegged at ₹3,71,383 crore, as against a revised estimate of ₹3,12,708 crore for 2023-24. With the deficit pegged at ₹27,354 crore, this is also perhaps the first …

Karnataka budget today, major allocation likely for agriculture sector
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka budget today, major allocation likely for agriculture sector

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the portfolio of state finance minister, will present the state budget on Friday in the ongoing assembly session, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah will present state’s budget on Friday, marking his 15th budget presentation. Meanwhile, ahead of the budget, tensions flared in the Karnataka legislative council …

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Says Karnataka Got More From NDA Then UPA
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Odisha Finance Minister Presents Rs 2.55 Lakh Crore Budget for 2024-25
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Finance Minister Presents Rs 2.55 Lakh Crore Budget for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha finance minister Bikram Keshari Arukha on Thursday presented the Annual Budget for 2024‐25 in the State Assembly with an outlay of Rs 2,55,000 crore, which is about 11 per cent more than 2023-24 budget. The other departments which have got maximum allocations are the panchayati raj department Rs 22,543 crore, health and family welfare Rs 19,729 crore, water …

No cuts in Interim Budget allocations: Nirmala
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Siddaramaiah govt most unpopular in Karnataka's history, says state BJP chief Vijayendra
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah govt most unpopular in Karnataka's history, says state BJP chief Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra criticised the Congress government on Monday over the allegedly worsening financial situation in the state and accused the Siddaramaiah administration of shirking its responsibility while "unnecessarily" blaming the BJP-led Centre for its woes. "Otherwise farmers along with cattle.will come to the streets and protest against the state's Congress government," he warned. "The financial position.of …

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