Freebies first, development later? Karnataka cuts programs to fund welfare schemes, CAG flags deficit risks Karnataka's finances are strained by welfare schemes, forcing cuts in other programs. The CAG report reveals Rs 52,525 crore spent on five guarantee schemes, consuming a significant portion of revenue and necessitating increased borrowing. This fiscal pressure impacts capital expenditure and raises concerns about future growth and debt servicing obligations. #development #CAG #Karnataka #welfare_schemes #schemes #Freebies #CAG_flags #welfare #risks_Karnataka #Karnataka_finances
Karnataka: Husband slits wife's throat, drives off; onlookers record video A 28-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her husband, Akshay, who slit her throat on a road in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, after a domestic dispute. Bystanders captured the horrific incident on video, which has since circulated on social media. The accused fled the scene, and a manhunt is underway. #Karnataka #Akshay #Kalaburagi_district #Husband_slits #onlookers_record #domestic_dispute #brutally_murdered #slits_wife #wife_throat #record_video
SC nixes PETA plea on bull races in Karnataka #Karnataka #nixes_PETA #PETA_plea #bull_races #PETA
In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor taxation to alcohol content. This reform aims to modernize the system, improve transparency, and simplify pricing, potentially making beer and wine cheaper. The state also plans to promote alcohol tourism and allow 24-hour operations for distilleries and breweries. #Karnataka #Karnataka_links #content_Karnataka #links_liquor #alcohol_content #based_excise #liquor_tax #directly_link #liquor_taxation #excise_duty
Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16 Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the policy, aiming to address concerns over screen addiction and mental health. While welcomed by educators, experts caution about potential FOMO and withdrawal, urging careful implementation and support for children. #social_media #Minister_Siddaramaiah #Karnataka #media #ban_social #Karnataka_plans #digital_exposure #global_efforts #curb_digital #social
Under pressure, Karnataka to revise internal quota of SC communities Karnataka's Congress government is reconsidering its decision to fill 56,432 government posts without internal reservation for Scheduled Castes. Following pressure from SC communities and ministers, the cabinet will discuss introducing pro-rata internal reservation within the existing 15% SC quota. #Congress #Karnataka_Congress #Karnataka #Scheduled_Castes #Congress_government #communities_Karnataka #government_posts #Castes #internal_reservation #revise_internal
LIVE, Day 5: Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir, Ranji Trophy Final 2026: J&K on course to win maiden title, leads by 477 runs v KARDay 5 live coverage of the Ranji Trophy Final 2026: Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir. Get real-time score, session updates, turning points and expert analysis from the title clash. Day 5 live coverage of the Ranji Trophy Final 2026: Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir. Get real-time score, session updates, turning points and expert analysis from the title clash. #Kashmir #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy #Ranji #Final #Karnataka #Jammu #LIVE #live_coverage #Trophy_Final
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir: What happens if first-innings isn’t completed in Ranji Trophy Final?With J&K expected to bat on in the third day and the pitch offering close to nothing for the bowlers, there is a possibility that Karnataka won’t have enough time to complete its first innings. With J&K expected to bat on in the third day and the pitch offering close to nothing for the bowlers, there is a possibility that Karnataka won’t have enough time to complete its first innings. #Kashmir #Ranji_Trophy #Ranji #Final #Karnataka #Jammu #Trophy_Final #pitch_offering #offering_close #n’t_completed
Ranji Trophy Final: ‘650-700 runs will be good,’ says Jammu & Kashmir’s Yawer Hassan after Day 1Hassan reckoned that J&K would need another 400 runs to bat Karnataka out of the game after his team amassed 284/2 on the first day of the final. Hassan reckoned that J&K would need another 400 runs to bat Karnataka out of the game after his team amassed 284/2 on the first day of the final. #Day #Ranji_Trophy #Final #Karnataka #Trophy_Final #bat_Karnataka #Yawer_Hassan #team_amassed #650-700_runs #Hassan_reckoned
Semifinal exit but Uttarakhand breaks Ranji Trophy quarterfinal barrier, gains more exposureUttarakhand became a First Class team only in 2018-19, and has steadily improved, reaching the last-eight thrice, before its maiden run to the semifinals this edition where it lost to Karnataka. Uttarakhand became a First Class team only in 2018-19, and has steadily improved, reaching the last-eight thrice, before its maiden run to the semifinals this edition where it lost to Karnataka. #Ranji_Trophy #Karnataka #Trophy_quarterfinal #Class_team #breaks_Ranji #steadily_improved #last-eight_thrice #maiden_run #quarterfinal_barrier #Uttarakhand_breaks
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka takes draw against Uttarakhand, sets up final against J&KFifties from Sudha, Saurabh and Abhay, combined with the umpires’ insistence on playing on, prolonged the match to the third session on the final day. Fifties from Sudha, Saurabh and Abhay, combined with the umpires’ insistence on playing on, prolonged the match to the third session on the final day. #Uttarakhand #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #Karnataka #final #final_day #umpires’_insistence #Sudha #Saurabh #Abhay
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka qualifies for final after Uttarakhand semifinal ends as drawR. Smaran (127) and KL Rahul (86 not out) piled on the runs in Karnataka’s second innings as it finished with a hefty lead of 826 midway through the first session of the fifth day. R. Smaran (127) and KL Rahul (86 not out) piled on the runs in Karnataka’s second innings as it finished with a hefty lead of 826 midway through the first session of the fifth day. #Uttarakhand #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #Trophy #Karnataka #Karnataka_qualifies #Rahul #Uttarakhand_semifinal #semifinal_ends #hefty_lead
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka all but through to final after massive 802-run lead against Uttarakhand on Day 4Uttarakhand, from an overnight 149 for five, was bundled out for 233 on the penultimate morning. With no requirement to force an outright result, Karnataka batted again and got to 299 for six by stumps, with the overall lead now a gigantic 802. Uttarakhand, from an overnight 149 for five, was bundled out for 233 on the penultimate morning. With no requirement to force an outright result, Karnataka batted again and got to 299 for six by stumps, with the overall lead now a gigantic 802. #Day #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #Trophy #Karnataka #overnight #lead #Karnataka_batted #penultimate_morning #outright_result
Ranji Trophy, Day 3: Uttarakhand, five down and trailing Karnataka by 587 runs, has miles to go before it sleepsAt stumps on day three of the Ranji Trophy semifinal, Uttarakhand, in response to Karnataka’s humungous 736—the southern State’s third-highest First Class total in history—had reached 149 for five. At stumps on day three of the Ranji Trophy semifinal, Uttarakhand, in response to Karnataka’s humungous 736—the southern State’s third-highest First Class total in history—had reached 149 for five. #Uttarakhand #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy #Ranji #Trophy_semifinal #Karnataka #southern_State #Class_total #trailing_Karnataka #sleepsAt_stumps
‘In order to win Ranji Trophy, it’s important that all batters fire,’ says Karnataka’s R Smaran“I’m glad that in each and every game, one or the other guy has been batting well. So really happy,” said Smaran after scoring a hundred against Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. “I’m glad that in each and every game, one or the other guy has been batting well. So really happy,” said Smaran after scoring a hundred against Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal. #Uttarakhand #game #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy #Ranji #Trophy_semifinal #Karnataka #Smaran #win_Ranji #batters_fire
Ranji Trophy: Shardul Thakur rues dropped catches after Mumbai’s quarterfinal defeat to KarnatakaChasing 325 runs, Karnataka fumbled initially before K.L. Rahul made the most of three reprieves and went on to score a century. Chasing 325 runs, Karnataka fumbled initially before K.L. Rahul made the most of three reprieves and went on to score a century. #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy #Karnataka #Shardul_Thakur #Thakur_rues #Karnataka_fumbled #rues_dropped #dropped_catches #quarterfinal_defeat #Shardul
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: KL Rahul scores crucial century for Karnataka against MumbaiRahul’s century came in 147 balls, and featured 13 boundaries as Karnataka attempted to chase 325 against Mumbai. Rahul’s century came in 147 balls, and featured 13 boundaries as Karnataka attempted to chase 325 against Mumbai. #Mumbai #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #Karnataka #balls #Karnataka_attempted #scores_crucial #Rahul_scores #crucial_century #featured
Ranji Trophy: K.L. Rahul keeps Karnataka’s semifinal hopes aliveK.L. Rahul rebuilt with an 84-run partnership alongside captain Devdutt Padikkal to lead Karnataka’s fightback. K.L. Rahul rebuilt with an 84-run partnership alongside captain Devdutt Padikkal to lead Karnataka’s fightback. #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy #Karnataka #Devdutt_Padikkal #Rahul #lead_Karnataka #captain_Devdutt
Private aircraft crashes in Karnataka: Two injured after plane goes down #Karnataka #Private #Private_aircraft #aircraft_crashes #aircraft
Good toss to lose, says Prasidh after Karnataka bowls Mumbai out for 120 in Ranji Trophy quarterfinalMumbai was reduced to 39 for 3, before Prasidh joined in with three wickets to bundle it out for 120 in the opening day of the quarterfinal. Mumbai was reduced to 39 for 3, before Prasidh joined in with three wickets to bundle it out for 120 in the opening day of the quarterfinal. #Ranji_Trophy #Ranji #opening_day #Karnataka #Karnataka_bowls #Trophy_quarterfinalMumbai #Prasidh_joined #Good_toss #bowls_Mumbai #Prasidh
