Siddaramaiah had proposed the transparent e-auction system in the 2025-26 budget presented on March 7, as part of efforts to mobilise additional resources for the state.

A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations. 

​A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.  

At least 41 people have been killed and nearly one million others displaced on both sides, officials said. 

​At least 41 people have been killed and nearly one million others displaced on both sides, officials said.