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CAG asks states to disclose off-budget borrowings in A/CsIndia's Comptroller and Auditor General, K Sanjay Murthy, urged state governments to fully disclose their off-budget borrowings. He highlig...
States' expenditure rises 131% in 10 yrs on welfare, development: CAG ReportStates' spending surged 131 percent from 2015-16 to 2024-25. Welfare and development drove this growth. Revenue expenditure remained the la...
‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG reportIndia's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liab...
India's fiscal policy is evolving to support domestic growth: S&P GlobalIndia is adjusting its fiscal policy to boost domestic growth and economic strength. Global uncertainties are prompting a move towards long...
Pakistan sees room to improve FY27 outlook after Iran war ends, says Finance Minister AurangzebPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sees potential economic upsides for fiscal year 2027 following the end of the Iran conflict....
Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran dealPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated it's too early to revise the budget despite potential economic improvements post-Iran...
Rs 1.2 lakh salary, yet nothing left by month-end. Bengaluru CA uncovers where all the money was goingMany professionals earn well but struggle with month-end finances. A Bengaluru CA shared a friend Rohan's story. Despite a Rs 1.2 lakh mont...
‘At 20, I survived on office buffet leftovers’: Bengaluru CA, an ex-Deloitte employee, shares a money lesson that stayed with her for lifeA Bengaluru Chartered Accountant shared how a meager Rs 15,000 monthly salary during her studies taught invaluable money lessons. Prioritiz...
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
RBI Governor meets Bengal CM Adhikari ahead of state's first budgetReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. They discussed key economic issu...
Not Dhurandhar 2 or Peddi: A small Rs 7 crore indie Hollywood horror film by 26-year-old YouTuber is trending in India for 5 reasonsA low-budget Hollywood horror film, Obsession, has become a surprise hit in India, captivating audiences with its compelling story and extr...
Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox: ReportMicrosoft is exploring significant changes for its Xbox gaming division. Options include a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly o...
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shiftMeta's chief Mark Zuckerberg admits the company made errors during its AI shift. He is investing heavily in artificial intelligence to resh...
Woman’s ₹40K monthly budget hack goes viral: Saves ₹7.2 lakh in 18 months, then quits her corporate jobA woman's viral Instagram post details her disciplined 18-month "corporate exit budget," saving ₹7.2 lakhs by cutting ₹40,000 monthly from ...
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
India's strong growth keeps state finances stable despite deficits, rising debt: S&PIndia's robust economic expansion is shielding state finances from worsening. Despite ongoing spending needs and revenue gaps, strong growt...
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...