Delhi faces a new traffic challenge: finding space for solutions. At 62 identified hotspots, metro construction and crowded development make fixes unfeasible. Authorities deploy personnel and plan interventions.
Successive tax reductions at central and state levels have significantly constrained government finances, limiting expenditure capacity with long-term implications for public spending.
Mizoram's election commissioner H Lalthlangliana announces Aizawl Municipal Corporation polls cannot be held before March term expiry, citing logistical hurdles and EVM constraints.
An Indian postgraduate in Ireland cautions students about limited job prospects and visa issues after graduation, despite rising enrolments from India.
The Defence Ministry has requested a 20% increase in defence spending for the Union Budget 2026, aiming to boost military capabilities amid fiscal constraints.
The Jammu and Kashmir government announces it will maintain the budget framework initiated last year, even as it faces fiscal constraints. Chief Minister highlights continuity in financial planning.
India shifts from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP as its primary fiscal anchor from 2026-27. While offering flexibility, low tax revenues pose a significant challenge to achieving the 50% target by 2031.
Climate change is now a fiscal crisis. From heatwaves to floods, environmental damage hits budgets. The green transition demands massive public spending. Explore the economic reshaping.
India is on track to achieve, and potentially exceed, its 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY26, boosting investor confidence. PwC's Ranen Banerjee explains the fiscal math despite lower nominal GDP growth.
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.
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.
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.
A new report predicts easing supply pressures for copper, aluminium, and iron ore, potentially cooling prices. Key factors include mine expansions and Chinese demand. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Indian Grandmaster Raunak Sadhwani opens up about rating dips, coaching costs, and his plans for 2026. Exclusive insights on the real price of prodigy success. Read more.
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.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad faced major disruptions, affecting over 30 departures and arrivals. Passengers advised to check flight status.
An 18-year-old student in Jalaun died by suicide after her family, facing financial hardship, couldn't afford an iPhone. The tragic incident highlights societal pressures on youth. Read the full story.
Europe faces a critical choice: compete in the global AI race or uphold its strict climate commitments. Energy constraints threaten to push tech firms out, warns analyst Dan Ives. Read the full analysis.
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.
Explore India's 2025 economic focus on green growth, manufacturing push, and fiscal stability amidst global headwinds. Essential analysis for UPSC aspirants.
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.
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.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting more fiscal burden to states. Analysis reveals a potential Rs 30,000 crore extra cost and implementation hurdles. Read the full story.
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.
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.
RBI's annual report highlights a pivotal shift in global trade dynamics in 2025. Sustaining India's high growth path requires continued focus on economic reforms, fiscal consolidation, and boosting private investment. Read the full analysis.
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.
Former Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh argues India's appeal to global investors hinges on fiscal discipline of both Centre and states. He calls for cooperative federalism and competitiveness-driven growth to sustain long-term momentum.