state budget
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Faces BJP Criticism Over Rs 47 Crore Air Travel Expenses
Dec 12, 2025 03:12 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces scrutiny from BJP after government records revealed Rs 47 crore spent on helicopter and chartered flights between 2023-2025. While BJP questions his socialist credentials, Congress defends the expenditure as necessary for official tours, highlighting the 79-year-old CM's travel needs and comparing it to central government expenses.
Tamil Nadu Increases Dearness Allowance by 3% for Government Employees Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 13, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for government employees, teachers, and pensioners, raising it from 55% to 58% effective July 2025. This pre-election measure will benefit approximately 16 lakh individuals and cost the state Rs 1,829 crore annually, coming amid growing pressure over unfulfilled pension reform promises.