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In Shivnagar, Bidar, a lorry collided with a portrait of late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Atal Circle, sparking outrage from the BJP. Alleging intentional damage, the party demanded a thorough investigation. CCTV footage led police to identify the vehicle, and a case was filed at New Town Police Station. Investigation is ongoing.

The fate of Bandipur Tiger Reserve is at the centre of a heated debate involving Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The #SaveBandipur hashtag is trending on social media as Karnataka's Forest Minister hints at relaxing the night traffic ban, sparking outrage among environmentalists opposed to the Nilambur-Nanjanagudu railway project.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Union Budget, calling it "disappointing" and accusing the central government of crafting an "election budget." He highlighted concerns over high borrowing, substantial interest, and lack of transparency. Siddaramaiah argued the budget failed to address critical issues like unemployment, and inflation.

The discovery of an Indian student's body in the United States, identified as Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, marks the fourth such incident this year, raising concerns about the safety of Indian students abroad. Benigeri, a student at the Linder School of Business in Ohio, was found dead on Thursday.

The United States government has approved the sale of 31 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to India, along with related equipment, for an estimated USD 3.99 billion. Despite initial concerns and reports of a potential hold by lawmakers, the deal received approval from the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee.

The defense allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore focuses on advanced technology, representing 1.89% of the estimated GDP. The budget emphasizes modernization, addressing capability deficiencies, and enhancing self-sufficiency, says Girish Linganna

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman on Thursday shed light on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that the government would present a Budget that would have 'Disha Nirdeshak Baatein' or blueprint of intent. 

Karnataka Congress MP DK Suresh criticizes Union Interim Budget 2024, citing tax distribution disparities. He controversially calls for a separate nation for the South, expressing concerns about economic gaps. Suresh questions budget legitimacy, raising doubts about the impact of the Economic Survey and accuses some parties of altering stances for political motives. The proposal sparks a heated debate on regional imbalances and fiscal policies in India.

Magadi MLA H.D. Balakrishna from the Congress party sparked controversy by suggesting that if the party doesn't win in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the state government's five guarantees would be nullified. JDS youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy condemned the statement, accusing Congress of blackmail and questioning MLA autonomy. 

Interim Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared that, post the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Narendra Modi government plans to deliver the full budget in July. The statement has garnered widespread attention