Karnataka raises Nandini milk price by Rs 8 a litre from November 1

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an Rs 8 per litre hike in Nandini milk prices from November 1, with Rs 7 going to dairy farmers and Re 1 to cooperatives. The move follows protests by milk producers over rising costs. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar defended the increase as necessary to protect farmers, despite the added burden on consumers.