Ex-Karnataka CM Siddaramiah gave 72 crore grants to OBC groups on his last day in office. He strongly rejected charges of favouritism over the ₹41 crore Kuruba allocation, stating that funds are preliminary and strictly follow application volumes
Taking to X, Chief Minister Siddaramiah wrote, “Karnataka enters the global stage with two historic world records - certified by the London Book of World Records. Shakti Scheme: Largest number of free bus rides availed by women - 564.10 crore journeys, empowering everyday mobility.”
The Dharmasthala “mass burial” case took another twist after Sujata Bhat changed her statement again, now claiming she was forced to deny having a daughter.
Sujatha Bhat had previously claimed that her 'daughter', Ananya Bhat, went missing in Dharmashtala in May 2003. She had alleged that the non-existent Ananya was an 18-year-old medical student who disappeared from the temple area.
All four State Road Transport Corporations (SRTCs) in Karnataka have been facing financial troubles since the announcement of the free bus ride scheme announced by state Congress government in 2023.
The Karnataka Government's decision came despite the state's Law and Police departments reportedly being opposed to the move of withdrawing the 2022 Hubballi riot case