Karnataka fiscal deficit touches 3% limit
Karnataka's fiscal deficit hits the legal 3% ceiling due to rising borrowings for welfare schemes. Officials say borrowing may touch Rs 93,000 crore. Read more on the state's budget challenges.
Karnataka's fiscal deficit hits the legal 3% ceiling due to rising borrowings for welfare schemes. Officials say borrowing may touch Rs 93,000 crore. Read more on the state's budget challenges.
TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna accuses DMK of 'feudal mindset' for using allies' votes but refusing power-sharing. He asserts this model won't work for 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Read the full analysis.
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami and PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss announce a strategic alliance to defeat the DMK government in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Details inside.
AIADMK leader R B Udhayakumar accuses DMK govt of ignoring Jallikattu bull rearers & breaking ₹1000 aid promise. He vows traditional Jallikattu in 2027 under EPS. Read more.
As India's fiscal devolution faces scrutiny, a prudent balance is critical for mending strained Centre-state ties. Expert analysis on the path forward. Read more.
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami submits a memorandum to Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, demanding a Special Investigation Commission led by a retired Supreme Court judge to probe alleged corruption by the ruling DMK government.
Madras HC criticizes DMK govt, allows lamp lighting on Thirupparankundram hill. BJP calls DMK & Congress 'anti-Hindu'. Read the full political clash details.
As Tamil Nadu elections near, a fierce debate on coalition government and power-sharing erupts. Key parties stake contrasting claims on forming the next government. Explore the political dynamics.
DMK postpones formal seat-sharing talks with Congress, prioritizing voter enrolment and informal talks with PMK, DMDK. Internal concerns over alliance dynamics emerge ahead of Tamil Nadu polls.
Delhi government signs agreement with RBI, ending ad-hoc system. Move to lower borrowing costs to 7%, boost capital spending on infrastructure projects like Yamuna clean-up and hospitals.
Across Indian states and the Centre, outsourcing is now the go-to solution for unfilled posts and fiscal pressure. Explore the implications for jobs and governance.
DMK MLA T J Govindarajan allegedly slapped a party worker at a Pongal event near Chennai. The viral video has shocked local party units. Read the full story here.
Delhi government signs a historic MoU with RBI for financial reforms. Funds to focus on Yamuna rejuvenation, water supply, and infrastructure. A new era of fiscal discipline begins.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore's call for power-sharing within the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu triggers sharp reactions from coalition partners. Read the full story on the evolving political dynamics.
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami accuses the DMK government of tricking employees with a renamed pension scheme, vows to form the next Tamil Nadu government. Read the full story.
GST rate reductions impact tax revenues, pushing Centre's fiscal deficit to 62.3% of target. States face higher borrowing costs. A year of tough expenditure cuts ahead to meet deficit goals. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces Rs 3000 Pongal cash gift for ration card holders and a major pension scheme reform for government employees, marking key welfare moves in an election year.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu in the 2026 assembly elections, citing strong public support and a weakening DMK.
Tamil Nadu government announces TAPS, fulfilling a 23-year demand of employees. DMK allies celebrate while BJP, PMK criticize it as an election tactic. Details inside.
Frustration mounts on Kochi's vital Vypeen-Fort ferry route as passengers blame KSINC mismanagement. Calls grow for Kochi Corporation to take direct control of Ro-Ro services. Read the full story.
A University of London Iran expert explains the real cause behind Iran's protests. Discover why domestic policy, not sanctions, is fueling unrest. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launched DMK's public portal for 2026 election manifesto suggestions. The AI-powered platform seeks citizen inputs as opposition parties trade barbs. Read more.
Pakistan's decision to halt trade via Balochistan's Chaman border crossing is costing its economy over $1 million daily. Learn how this policy impacts regional trade and security.
India's fiscal discipline is acting as preventive medicine for the economy, creating buffers against global shocks. Learn how this strategy ensures stability and growth.
New York City's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani promises aggressive taxation and redistribution, but inherits a budget set for deep deficits. Analysis of the fiscal challenge ahead. Read more.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY25 widened to Rs 9.77 lakh crore, marking a 15.4% year-on-year surge. Explore the key drivers and government's fiscal roadmap.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss questions the DMK government's use of over ₹2.2 lakh crore borrowed funds, citing RBI data. Discover the details of the alleged fiscal shortfall.
India aims to stick to its medium-term fiscal deficit target of 4.3% in FY26, buoyed by a record RBI dividend. However, rising subsidy costs and lower nominal GDP growth present significant challenges to consolidation. Explore the details.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.