15th Finance Commission

₹2,186.20 crore dues from Centre adding to financial distress of gram panchayats in Karnataka, says Minister — labelled illustration

₹2,186 crore dues from Centre worsen Karnataka panchayats’ financial crisis

September 23, 2026
Tushar Kumar
Current Affairs

Karnataka's Rural Development Minister alleges Centre withheld ₹2,186.20 crore recommended by 15th Finance Commission for gram panchayats in 2025-26, citing t

Telangana Denies Misusing 15th Finance Commission Funds for Salaries & Bills

July 20, 2026
Tushar Kumar
Current Affairs

Telangana PR&RD department clarifies no diversion of 15th Finance Commission grants for salaries/electricity bills, citing Panchayat Raj Act & constitutional