The CAG has warned that Karnataka's guarantee schemes are straining state finances, reversing post-Covid recovery. These schemes, comprising 15% of revenue expenditure in 2023-24, contributed to a revenue deficit of Rs 9,271 crore. The fiscal deficit also widened significantly, increasing from Rs 46,623 crore to Rs 65,522 crore.
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The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea to stay its earlier directive regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, expressing strong disapproval of local authorities' inaction. The court heard arguments highlighting the severity of dog bite incidents and the need for a resolution, while also considering concerns about the removal of stray dogs from the streets and the lack of adequate shelter facilities.
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