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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...
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...
CM DK Shivakumar hails Karnataka's dynamic economy; state registers 9.5% export growth in FY 2025-26Karnataka's economy is booming. Exports grew by 9.5 percent in the financial year 2025-26, reaching almost ₹19.7 lakh crore. The state lead...
India, Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership; ink 11 pactsThe two leaders also agreed to work towards the "earliest" implementation of the India-European Union free trade agreement that is expected...
Guarantee schemes won’t stop, says Shivakumar; Will continue beyond 2028 polls, adds SiddaramaiahKarnataka's Congress government assures its guarantee schemes will continue. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated the ongoing verification d...
Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressuresUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India faces risks from crude prices, Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, ...
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventionsNageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it i...
"Innovation is embedded in India's DNA": PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter t...
Swiss head to polls in divisive anti-immigration voteSwiss citizens vote Sunday on two key referendums. One proposal aims to cap the nation's population at 10 million, potentially impacting im...
'Knot suitable': Digital checks save Rs 427 crore in UP's mass marriage schemeUttar Pradesh's mass marriage scheme is using technology to prevent fraud. Online applications and digital verification are identifying ine...
Air India, Tata Sons disburse nearly Rs 300 crore to AI171 victims' familiesAir India also said 94% of those injured on the ground have received either interim or final compensation, while discussions on final settl...
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...
Karnataka CM Shivakumar points to migration pressure on Bengaluru, seeks Centre’s supportBengaluru's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested additional infrastructure funding from the Centre. The city's status as India's tech...
Issues related to India-EFTA trade pact implementation may figure during Piyush Goyal's Switzerland visitCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Switzerland this week. He will discuss issues related to the India-EFTA free trade agreement. The agr...
West Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari keeps home, Swapan Dasgupta gets finance, Tapas Roy industryVeteran journalist turned politician Swapan Dasgupta was allotted finance while senior-most party leader Tapas Roy, with his long legislati...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Amit Shah hails welfare, infrastructure achievements under PM Modi as government completes 12 yearsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in office. He stated the country has seen welfare for the poo...
5-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore, to discuss global issues in agriculture sectorA significant five-day BRICS meeting has commenced in Indore. Officials are deliberating on crucial topics including food security, smart a...