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    Bengaluru to Get Second Airport: CM Siddaramaiah Announces Plan

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the state budget for 2026-27 on Friday, said that a second airport will be developed for Bengaluru, aimed at decongesting the city's Kempegowda International Airport.He said that a feasibility report will be prepared...
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    Karnataka Budget Boosts Temple Infrastructure and Pilgrim Support

    Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced several initiatives for the development of temples, pilgrim facilities, and religious infrastructure while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.The Chief Minister said that the government will...
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    CM Siddaramaiah Announces Social Media Restrictions for Minors

    In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to mitigate its potential negative effects on children.While many parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practicality.Siddaramaiah...
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    Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Criticizes Centre Amidst New Budget Proposals

    On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, announcing a ban on social media for children under 16, upgrading schools, and completing various water projects, including the Mekedatu reservoir, which faces opposition from neighboring Tamil Nadu...
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    BJP Stages 'Khaali Chambu' Protest Against Karnataka Budget

    Bengaluru, March 6 The opposition BJP in Karnataka staged a "Khaali Chambu" protest on Friday, stating that the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is an empty vessel, offering nothing to the people.Holding "Khaali Chambu" (empty vessel), party legislators, including the Leader of...
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    Siddaramaiah Announces Expanded Education and Welfare Programs for Karnataka's Minorities

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a series of education, welfare, and infrastructure initiatives for minority communities in the state, including the establishment of new residential schools, hostels, training centers, and economic empowerment programs...
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    Expanding Access to Education: Karnataka’s Budget Focuses on Student Support

    Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, said that the state government would implement the controversial Rohith Vemula Act to prevent "academic and social harassment" of students based on caste in all...
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    GST Rationalization Threatens Karnataka’s Finances, CM Siddaramaiah Says

    Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Friday that the Central Government’s rationalization of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has negatively impacted the state’s revenue collection, leading to a significant shortfall in the current fiscal year.Presenting the...
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    State Budget Includes Measures to Combat Caste Discrimination in Higher Education

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that the state would enact the Rohith Vemula Bill to prevent caste-based atrocities against students in all government, private, and deemed universities across the state.Last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had...
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    CM Siddaramaiah Outlines State's Development Plan Amidst Federal Concerns

    On March 6, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, outlining a total state expenditure of over Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. He emphasized that the government was pursuing a development strategy that balances welfare programs with investments in...
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    Siddaramaiah Announces Measures to Combat Drug Abuse and Promote Education

    Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the use of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, and strict action will be taken to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities.Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured...
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    Karnataka Budget Prioritizes Welfare, Infrastructure, and Federal Concerns

    On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, emphasizing that the Congress government prioritized economic security and social stability after taking office in 2023 through its Guarantee Schemes, including unemployment allowances and free bus rides...
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    Karnataka's Budget Focuses on Welfare, Infrastructure Amid Centre Disputes

    Bengaluru, March 6 – Presenting his 17th budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the Centre is unfairly treating Karnataka by not adhering to the constitutional principles of federal governance.He also emphasized that the state government is pursuing a development...
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    Siddaramaiah Presents 17th Budget, Accuses Centre of Injustice

    Bengaluru, March 6 Presenting his 17th budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that by not adhering to the federal system of governance as per the constitution, the Centre is doing injustice to Karnataka.He also said that the state government is pursuing a development...
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    Budget Session Begins: Key Issues and Opposition Concerns in Karnataka

    Bengaluru, March 5 The Budget Session of the Karnataka Legislature will begin here on Friday, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presenting the Budget for 2026-27, his 17th as the state's finance minister.This is another achievement for Siddaramaiah, who recently surpassed D Devaraj Urs's record...
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    Opposition Criticizes Karnataka Budget Focus on Guarantees and Borrowing

    Bengaluru, March 5 Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Thursday criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ahead of the state budget presentation, claiming that the government is expected to borrow ₹1.15 lakh crore and is likely to impose new taxes on the people.He...
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    Karnataka Politics: Joshi Raises Concerns over Surveillance

    Hubballi, March 4: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, questioned why secret information was being collected and demanded that the government disclose the reasons behind the alleged surveillance, raising the issue of alleged phone tapping by Chief...
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    Bengaluru Official Says Development Efforts Unreliant on State Budget

    Bengaluru, March 4 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday that he does not need announcements in the State Budget to carry out developmental works.He made this statement while highlighting the developmental works in his native district of Bengaluru South.Chief...
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    Mysore Silk Future at Risk: BJP Demands Withdrawal of Stadium Plan

    Bengaluru, March 4 The opposition BJP on Wednesday targeted the Congress government in Karnataka over its plan to take over a five-acre plot of land at the KSIC unit in T Narasipura, Mysuru, for the construction of a stadium.The party demanded that the government immediately withdraw the...
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    Karnataka Women's Group Calls for Fair Re-Evaluation of Devadasi System

    Bengaluru, March 4 – The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), Karnataka unit, has urged the Congress-led government in the state to continue the re-survey of former Devadasis in a comprehensive, appropriate, and just manner.The Devadasi system is an ancient practice that is culturally...
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