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...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Bengaluru millennial couple reveals ₹1.66 lakh monthly expenses, sparks cost-of-living debateA Bengaluru couple's detailed breakdown of their ₹1.66 lakh monthly expenses for a family of three has gone viral, sparking debate on the c...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek fitment factor of 2.86–3.68, Rs 51,480 minimum basic payEmployee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise t...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
TikTok billionaire overtakes Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s second-richest personZhang’s net worth climbed to $92.8 billion, cementing his position as China’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsAppMeta has launched paid subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features like audience growth tools, premium ...
31 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Kerala will inform public about its actual fiscal position: Governor's addressThe new Kerala Legislative Assembly session has begun. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar presented the UDF government's policy. The gove...
29 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Elon Musk defends AI ambitions as IPO reveals troubleElon Musk insists that his artificial intelligence venture xAI remains a serious competitor, pushing back against mounting doubts after rev...
28 May, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...
25 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Gold, silver likely to remain rangebound as US-Iran negotiations near key stage: AnalystsGold prices are expected to trade sideways next week. Silver, however, is likely to see gains. Traders are closely watching US-Iran negotia...
24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Chanel for Chandigarh, Mango for Mangaluru: India’s luxury map shifts beyond metrosIndia's retail landscape is shifting as smaller Tier-2 cities are now attracting global brands and premium malls, outperforming larger metr...
12 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
AI, connected TV, programmatic buying reshape India’s digital ad marketIndia's digital advertising is transforming as artificial intelligence, programmatic buying, connected TV, and retail media are merging. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
IAS officer's post on reforms after UDF victory sparks debate in KeralaIn a bold move to reshape Kerala, a young IAS officer has laid out a comprehensive plan for impactful reforms. His vision includes raising ...
10 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
08 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Tax-free allowances rise, so do employer costs: The salary structuring dilemma under the Social Security CodeEnhanced tax-free allowances under the Income-Tax Rules, 2026 can improve employees’ take-home pay. However, the expanded definition of “wa...
06 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST