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. Post navigation Taylor Swift stays silent on Blake Lively; feud rumours swirl over new track More than 1.07 crore people sterilised during Emergency; 60% above ‘target: Govt