Fiscal deficit hits 62.3% of budget estimate in Nov 2025
Government data reveals India's fiscal deficit touched 62.3% of the full-year target by November 2025. The Centre's budget aims for a 4.4% GDP deficit in FY26. Read the full analysis.
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India's 2026 Economy: 3 Under-the-Radar Shifts
India is quietly undergoing three major economic shifts: greater openness, state-level investment convergence, and balanced macro policy. Holding onto these could unlock durable, broad-based growth. Read the analysis.
RBI Handbook Shows Flaws in State Social Spending Data
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.
CII Urges Fiscal Reforms, Tech in Tax in Budget 2026-27
CII urges institutional reforms & fiscal consolidation in Budget 2026-27 for growth. Key asks: tech to curb tax evasion, debt control, PSU privatisation, and revamping food distribution. Read more.
ISRO's talent retention challenge amid private space boom
ISRO's commercial success is evident, but retaining top talent is its next strategic hurdle as private startups poach engineers. A revamp of its pay structure is crucial for India's space autonomy.
Women's Cash Transfers Surge to Rs 2.46 Lakh Cr, Cover 13 Crore
Direct cash transfers to women have exploded from Rs 1,600 crore in 2020 to Rs 2.46 lakh crore in 2025, reaching 13 crore women. Explore the fiscal impact, political shift, and real-life effects of this new welfare pillar.
Trump's New Space Order: Moon by 2028, Mars Mission
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
Welfare Populism Threatens India's Fiscal Health
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts call for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
Welfare Populism vs Fiscal Stability: India's Choice
State-level welfare expansion is pushing India into a debt trap, risking national economic stability. Experts argue for a unified National Welfare Policy based on fiscal discipline and transparency. Read more.
Karnataka's Fiscal Challenge: High Growth, Big Shortfall
Karnataka faces a Rs 18,500 crore GST shortfall despite strong tax growth. CM Siddaramaiah resists extra borrowing, focusing on fiscal prudence. Read the full analysis.
First wheelchair user reaches space on Blue Origin flight
Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard. Her journey marks a giant leap for accessibility in space tourism. Read her inspiring story!
MP's Zero-Based Budgeting Drives Fiscal Discipline, Rs 55,634 Cr Revenue
Madhya Pradesh reshapes finances with zero-based budgeting & a 3-year rolling plan. Deputy CM Jagdish Devda reveals FY25 revenue of Rs 55,634 Cr, per capita income of Rs 1.52 lakh, and new tech-driven initiatives for revenue growth.
MGNREGS Changes to Triple Financial Burden on States
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 shifts MGNREGS funding to a 60:40 Centre-State split, tripling states' costs. UP, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to be hardest hit. Read the analysis.
IN-SPACe to Set Up Antariksh Prayogshala in 7 Institutions
IN-SPACe's new Space Labs initiative will fund state-of-the-art facilities in 7 universities to bridge the gap between academia and India's booming private space sector. Discover how this shapes future talent.
India's Space Industry Attracts Record $150M Funding
India's private space sector has secured a record $150M in FY25, with total investments expected to cross $200M. INSPACe Chairman highlights policy reforms and growing demand driving the boom. Discover the future of India's space economy.
FM Sitharaman: Debt Reduction Key Focus for 2026-27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states reducing debt will be a primary goal in 2026-27. Data reveals 11 states have debt-to-GSDP ratios at 35% or more this fiscal year. Get the full analysis.
Sitharaman: States Must Adopt Centre's Fiscal Transparency
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights the Centre's success in reducing debt-to-GDP ratio post-Covid and calls for states to emulate its fiscal management and transparency goals. Read more.
Chhattisgarh Passes Rs 35,000 Crore Supplementary Budget
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha approves a Rs 35,000 crore supplementary budget for the current fiscal. Finance Minister says it will boost development, but Congress attacks the state's fiscal management. Read the full story.
Digantara raises $50M for space surveillance satellites
Bengaluru-based space tech startup Digantara secures $50 million in funding to deploy a constellation of 15 space-based surveillance satellites, expanding its global operations for space domain awareness. Read more about this strategic move.
Telangana leads India with highest govt guarantees vs GSDP
Telangana's govt guarantees hit 15.1% of GSDP, far above national average. Experts warn of fiscal risks. Read about state-wise breakdown and sector exposure.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh overshoot RBI borrowing limits
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have become India's most aggressive borrowers in 2025, overshooting RBI limits by 190% and 122% respectively. Economists warn of severe long-term fiscal stress. Read the full analysis.
India's Space Station: Lessons from ISS Veteran
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reveals what the International Space Station achieved, its struggles, and crucial lessons for India's own orbital platform planned for 2028.
PM Modi Hails Gen Z for India's Space Sector Revolution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds Generation Z's pivotal role in India's booming space sector with over 300 startups. Discover how young innovators are transforming space technology.
Astronauts Celebrate Thanksgiving on Space Station
ISS astronauts enjoy special Thanksgiving meal 250 miles above Earth. Discover the gourmet space food bringing comfort to crew members in isolation. Read more!
Google's Space AI Chips: Sundar Pichai's 2027 Vision
Google CEO Sundar Pichai reveals plans to deploy AI processing hardware in space by 2027 to meet growing computing demands. Discover how space-based TPUs could revolutionize AI.
Space Thanksgiving: ISS Crew Enjoy Special Cosmic Feast
NASA astronauts aboard International Space Station celebrate Thanksgiving with gourmet meal while three new crew members prepare for launch. Read about space traditions!
India's First Mini Space Telescope Passes Critical Tests
Hyderabad startup EON Space Labs successfully tests MIRA, India's first indigenous miniaturized space telescope, qualifying it for December 2025 space mission. Discover this breakthrough!
Moody's: India's Fiscal Space Tightens on Tax Cuts
Moody's Ratings flags India's tightening fiscal space as tax cuts pressure revenue, limiting government's ability to support the economy. Read the full analysis.
Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Space Rescue Mission
Three Chinese astronauts stranded on Tiangong space station after space debris damage. China launches emergency Shenzhou-22 rescue mission in unprecedented space operation.
Moss survives 9 months in space, hints at 15-year viability
Scientists discover moss spores can survive the vacuum, radiation, and extreme temperatures of space for months, opening new possibilities for sustainable life-support systems on the Moon and Mars.
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