Facing a 12,000 crore shortfall, Karnataka’s govt is cutting down on borrowings. With nearly 90,000 crore spent on subsidies and guarantee schemes, the state’s finances are strained. The government is tapping into cash-rich state boards and corporations to fund development and is implementing inter-corporate deposit schemes to support energy sectors and joint ventures for IT services facilities.

The Karnataka High Court granted an interim bail to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case on Wednesday.

Stressing that this was not a “Hindu-Muslim issue”, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said Diwali is a festival of lights and, keeping in mind the rising pollution levels, people should instead light diyas