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New Chief Minister announced a series of measures shortly after taking oath, including a ₹2,000 crore allocation to improve roads in and plans to address issues related to unauthorised real estate. Referring to properties built without approved plans, Shivakumar said, "Houses have been constructed in Bengaluru without proper planning. There are court orders restricting the provision of electricity and water connections to such properties." He added, "A decision has been taken to issue CC/OC (Completion Certificate/Occupancy Certificate) for 30 to 40 sites. It has also been decided to provide a One-Time Settlement scheme for properties up to 2,500 square feet." He further stated that those who have "already applied, will be given an opportunity to avail themselves of this benefit."

The Chief Minister also unveiled employment and youth-focused initiatives, saying the government would work to open up 50,000 posts in the state. "By the next cabinet meeting we will discuss the process, notification about and release a calendar," he said. Announcing a private employment exchange programme, Shivakumar said, "Karnataka is a human resource capital. No other state has human resources like us. Today, we have taken a big decision. Whoever is searching for jobs in the private sector -- we are bringing up a private employment exchange programme. We will enrol youngsters looking for job and we will ask them what sort of job they need... We will train them and prepare them and ensure they get a job there." He added that "Youngsters from Karnataka who are seeking jobs will be priorities". The government also plans to provide free bus passes for students and launch 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuvaka Sanghas across the state, with ₹10 lakh support for each unit to encourage youth participation in sports, culture, history and leadership development.

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has sparked a debate on social media after sharing a post expressing her support for . Sharing a clip of physician Dr. Rajan Sankaran in conversation with Namita Thapar, Anushka wrote, "Homeopathy played an important role in my life and Dr. Rajan Sankaran has been a key part of that journey. I deeply value his insights on health and mindful living." The post quickly drew attention online, with users flooding social media platforms with mixed reactions.

Criticising her stance, one user wrote, " 's wife, Anushka Sharma is recommending homeopathy to Indians. Fraud babas are not enough, she is now promoting unscientific fraud medicine to Indians Give them enough money and they might one day tell people, 'Just visit Premanand Maharaj to cure all your diseases.'" However, several users also came out in support of the actor. Responding to the criticism, one user wrote, "Homeopathy is unscientific fraud?Bro you alright? Mental asylum needed? Literally homeopathy cures at times which even allopathy can't even treat." The post has since triggered a wider discussion online, with opinions divided over Anushka's endorsement of homeopathy.