FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
First goes the Fed dot, then guidance - and then a hike?The Federal Reserve's interest rate forecasts, known as the dot plot, might be removed. This change could signal a shift in policy under th...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decadesAustralia's parliament has approved a major tax reform. The government is curbing tax breaks for property investors to boost housing afford...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Could your June 2026 Social Security check arrive sooner than expected according to the payment schedule?The June 2026 Social Security payment schedule is based primarily on a beneficiary's birth date. Individuals who started receiving benefits...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Social Security SSI June 2026 payment plan: When will SSI and Social Security benefits be paid in June 2026?Social Security SSI June 2026 payment schedule confirms key deposit dates for millions of Americans. SSI benefits arrive June 1, while Soci...
28 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Social Security COLA 2027 forecast jumps to 3.9% - here's what it means for retireesSocial Security COLA 2027 forecast increase: Seniors may see a 3.9% boost to their Social Security income in 2027, a projected increase fro...
22 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
US 30-year yield hits highest since 2007 on inflation angstUS Treasury's 30-year bond yields surged to nearly two-decade highs as accelerating inflation concerns and rising energy prices fueled a gl...
20 May, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
The AI blindspot: Layoffs are piling up, but where are the returns?Companies are cutting jobs to fund AI, but this strategy may not work. A global survey shows that reducing staff does not guarantee better ...
19 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows outNirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier behind Harvard University's massive endowment, is set to retire in 2027. His tenure saw a si...
17 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Pakistan eyes PKR 100 bn defence hike in IMF-linked budgetPakistan is set to boost its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion. This move aligns with an International Monetary Fund program....
16 May, 2026, 11.25 AM 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
Fiscally disciplined states to get priority access to ₹3,000 crore SASCI incentive poolStates that manage their finances prudently will receive priority for a ₹3,000 cr incentive fund. The Centre's new scheme rewards states fo...
08 May, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...
05 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Canada fast-tracks permanent residency for select temporary workers under one-time initiativeCanada is speeding up permanent residency for temporary workers already in the country. This special program targets those in smaller towns...
05 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Trump govt is hiring again, remember Doge?The Trump administration is now actively recruiting federal employees after earlier efforts to reduce government jobs. Job postings have in...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.47 AM IST