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Amid apprehensions about disparity in revenue generation if the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is split, sources in the government say there will be one designated account for revenue, which will be handled by the apex body governing the corporations. A source said money will be redistributed from this account for developmental activities based on needs of the proposed corporations.
The government will table the bill to split the BBMP in the upcoming Assembly session. Both Congress and BJP councillors whom The Hindu spoke to said the government is emulating the model (multiple corporations) prevalent in London. They predicted that the model would fail, as, they claim, it did in Delhi.
Former Chief Minister and BJP leader, B.S. Yediyurappa, who is accused in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) case, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for investigation on Monday (June 17).
According to sources in the CID, the investigation officers recorded the statement of Mr. Yediyurappa. He left the office in the afternoon hours. A source said Mr. Yediyurappa has denied the allegations of molestation against him levelled by the 17-year-old victim and her deceased mother.
The BJP staged a statewide protest against the hike in petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka on June 17. The principal opposition party declared that its struggle against the Karnataka government would continue till the hike in petroleum prices is rolled back.
Describing the hike in petroleum prices as ‘stupid and anti-people’, he claimed that the Congress had hiked fuel prices as it was frustrated with its single-digit tally in the Lok Sabha polls. Also, several MLAs of the Congress were expressing dissatisfaction over the guarantee schemes, adding to the party’s frustration, he alleged.
A passenger on board Air India flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco (U.S.A.) recently had an unpleasant experience after finding a metal blade in a bowl of chaat in the inflight meal that was served to him.
Sadaoui sparkles as Blasters end losing streak
Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president urges government to protect temple lands and appoint Hindu employees in temples.
Tamil Nadu leads in open access electricity consumers, buying power directly from private generators through power exchanges.
BJP counters Siddaramaiah's claims, stating election mandate not a "clean chit," alleging Congress corruption and broken promises.
West Bengal Governor embroiled in controversy over unveiling own statue, sparking criticism from political circles.
Increase in men opting for vasectomy in Coimbatore district due to awareness and higher family planning allowance.
Dozens killed in sectarian clashes in northwestern Pakistan, with ongoing violence prompting government intervention and community negotiations.
Celebrating 20 years of Sanghamitra Rural Development Society's impactful work in rural education and healthcare with community support.
Experience the iconic Kadalekai Parishe in Basavanagudi with more stalls, massive footfall, and a plastic-free environment this year.
Blood Donors Club of Madurai Medical College organized 'Uthiram 24' marathon to promote blood donation with 1,513 participants.
NDA government in A.P. neglecting students and education sector badly hit, alleges Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has criticised the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, accusing it of neglecting all sectors and not paying the fee reimbursement benefits to the students.