Karnataka Dairy Hike and Bus Fare Rise Spark Row
Karnataka's dairy price hike and a 23% bus fare rise have sparked a row. The headline links the row to the state's fund crunch, which means the government's money is tight.
Context
Context: Karnataka runs large schemes such as the free electricity guarantee, and these need big yearly budgets. Price hikes like these often come when states look for ways to raise money for such programmes.
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