Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
The Indian government plans a 7% capex hike to nearly ₹12 trillion in FY27, betting on infrastructure to fuel growth as private investment remains cautious. Key sectors like railways and highways lead spending.
India's fiscal deficit for April-November FY26 reached 62.3% of the annual target, impacted by GST rate cuts. Tax revenue lags while expenditure rises. Key details inside.
India's fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by November 2025, covering 62.3% of the full-year target. Explore the details on revenue and expenditure trends shaping the economy.
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
RBI's state statistics handbook reveals rising social sector spends mask declining budget shares & hidden disparities. Experts demand better data for real progress. Read more.
Market veteran Shankar Sharma warns India's economic slowdown is a 'giant battleship' hard to turn. He cites fiscal constraints, weak tax growth, and rupee pressures limiting a 2026 revival. Read his full analysis.
Rajasthan's State Election Commission has significantly increased expenditure limits for candidates in panchayat and urban local body elections. New campaign vehicle restrictions also announced.
Karnataka's 2025-26 budget may be slashed by 6% to Rs 3.85 lakh crore due to a massive revenue shortfall blamed on GST rationalisation. Development funds are at risk. Read the full analysis.
Thane election authorities warn of legal action, disqualification for candidates violating Rs 13 lakh spending limit. Model Code of Conduct in force until Jan 16, 2026. Read details.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation sets strict rates for campaign expenses, from tea to meals, as spending limit jumps 275% to Rs15 lakh per candidate for January 15 elections. Read how officials aim to ensure transparency.
Nashik Municipal Corporation finalises rate chart for election campaign items like tea, snacks, and T-shirts to ensure spending transparency. Learn about the new rules.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the $1 trillion annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes military spending and sets Pentagon policy.
A CAG report reveals Karnataka electricity companies overspent Rs 111 crore on a central project. Discover the audit findings and financial lapses.
RTI activist files complaint over Rs 20.7 lakh helipad expenditure for President Murmu's Sabarimala visit. CM orders probe after chopper wheels sink. Read the full details.
India's economy is projected to grow at 7.5% in FY26 and 7% in FY27, supported by early signs of a private capex revival and resilient trade. Explore the detailed outlook and key drivers.
The central government has released Rs 62,685 crore to Himachal Pradesh from FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 for development, welfare, and infrastructure. Details inside.
Experts argue India must shift from insurance-based health coverage to a robust, publicly-funded universal healthcare system. Learn why primary care investment is key to preventing financial ruin.
Karnataka government's reliance on external advocates raises questions about its own expensive legal department. Why maintain a machinery it doesn't trust? Read the analysis.
Despite orders to cut costs for Maharashtra's winter session, ministers' bungalows see Rs 40 crore furniture replacement & a Rs 1.5 crore temporary dome. Read about the wasteful expenditure.
A shocking ICMR study shows nearly 90% of couples face catastrophic expenditure on IVF, averaging ₹1.1 lakh in public hospitals. Experts urge PM-JAY coverage.
India explores acquiring Russia's advanced S-500 air defense system to counter threats from China & Pakistan. Learn how it enhances India's near-space defense capabilities.
Forum for Good Governance questions high cost of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills by-election, urges CEO for audit. Officials defend spending citing modern measures like drone surveillance.
A Bank of Baroda report reveals only 26% of fresh IPO equity is for capital expenditure, with most funds used for debt repayment and other purposes. Discover the key trends shaping India's booming IPO market.
Leonardo launches AI-driven 'Michelangelo Dome', a multi-layered air defense shield for cities. Designed for NATO allies, it targets full deployment by 2028. Read more.
Orissa High Court mandates Cuttack Municipal Corporation to file affidavits detailing road conditions and expenditure on minor works. Get the latest updates on the city's infrastructure overhaul.
India's fiscal deficit reached 52.6% of the full-year target by Oct 2025, higher than last year. Explore the key revenue and expenditure trends shaping the economy.
India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 trillion during April-October, 52.6% of FY26 target. Higher capex and lower tax revenue drive increase. Experts analyze challenges ahead.
Global military expenditure reached a record $2.7 trillion in 2024, rising 9.4% from 2023. Explore how Eisenhower's Military-Industrial Complex concept explains this surge and its implications for global security.
Discover why your leg swinging habit burns 16.3% more calories and what it reveals about your mental state. Learn when to pay attention to this common behavior.