Punjab, Telangana Flag Fiscal Burden, Seek More Funds
Punjab and Telangana demand increased central funds in the upcoming FY27 Union Budget, citing higher fiscal burdens. Punjab's Finance Minister also opposes MGNREGA changes. Read the full report.
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India's Dementia Challenge: A Family's Heartbreaking Journey
As dementia cases rise in India, families face guilt and exhaustion. Explore the journey of a wife caring for her husband and the systemic challenges in elder care.
Newsom Rips Trump's ICE, National Guard Moves in Final Address
California Governor Gavin Newsom delivers a blistering critique of President Trump's policies, positioning his state as a national blueprint. Watch the full speech here.
Gujarat clerk barred from filing multiple RTI pleas
Gujarat State Information Commission restricts a clerk to one RTI per year after he filed 380 applications, calling it a misuse of the law. Read the full order details.
Naidu Seeks Central Funds for G-RAM-G, Cites Funding Burden
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu requests urgent financial assistance from the Centre to implement the G-RAM-G scheme, highlighting the strain of the revised 60:40 funding ratio. Read the full story.
Ashoka: Siddaramaiah is 'Biggest Borrowing CM'
BJP's Ashoka criticizes CM Siddaramaiah's financial record, calling him Karnataka's 'Biggest Borrowing CM'. Explore the political clash over state debt and legacy. Read more.
Jharkhand CM Rejects Centre's New Job Act, Fears Fiscal Burden
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren opposes Centre's VB-G-Ram-G, calling it an attack on MGNREGA. State ministers warn of a Rs 5,640 crore annual burden and threat to rural poor. Read the full story.
Teen pays off mother's Rs 12 lakh debt, vows to handle bills
A 17-year-old boy's emotional surprise of clearing his mother's Rs 12 lakh debt goes viral. Aman Duggal's gesture of gratitude and responsibility has won hearts online. Watch the touching moment here.
Congress to Corner Rajasthan Govt Over Debt, Fiscal Issues
Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully accuses BJP govt of fiscal mismanagement, rising debt, and failing law & order ahead of Rajasthan's budget session. Read the full story.
BJP's Maiden Punjab Conference: A Grand Show of Strength
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Venezuela Bonds Soar as Investors Eye Post-Maduro Payday
Wall Street investors who held distressed Venezuelan debt are seeing massive gains after Maduro's ouster. Bonds have quintupled, with firms like Fidelity and T. Rowe Price poised for a windfall. Read more.
Chidambaram on Tamil Nadu's TAPS: Fiscal Prudence Key
Former FM P Chidambaram states Tamil Nadu's new pension scheme TAPS is feasible with strict financial management. He urges focus on boosting state's own tax revenue. Read more.
Govt Must Ease Litigation to Reduce Judiciary's Burden
India's 54 million pending cases, nearly half involving the state, shave 1.5% off GDP yearly. A five-point agenda to curb government's compulsive litigation culture is crucial for justice and economic growth.
PTA vs Private Schools: NCERT Book Rule Ignored in MP
A year after MP govt & CBSE orders, private schools still flout NCERT textbook mandate. Parents cite financial strain, demand strict enforcement. Read the full report.
Congress Data Chief's TN Debt Remarks Spark Political Row
Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty calls Tamil Nadu's debt 'alarming', triggering backlash from ally DMK and his own party. Analysis of the political fallout ahead of 2026 polls.
Chidambaram defends TN debt, slams comparison with UP
Former FM P Chidambaram counters AICC's Praveen Chakravarthy, says debt-to-GSDP ratio is the true fiscal health indicator. TN's liabilities within limits. Read the full debate.
Chidambaram: Praveen Chakravarthy's TN-UP Debt Comparison Flawed
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dismissed Praveen Chakravarthy's comparison of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh's debt. He declined a public economic debate, stating he wasn't qualified. Read the full political analysis.
Himachal Pradesh's Debt Crisis: Central Aid and State Reforms
Himachal Pradesh grapples with a massive ₹1.14 lakh crore debt. Discover the state's revival plan involving central assistance, fiscal discipline, and new revenue sources. Can these measures pull HP out of the red?
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
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.
CAG: States' Fiscal Health Fragile as Debt Mounts
CAG report reveals Indian states face mounting fiscal stress with rising debt and rigid spending, limiting investment capacity. Key findings on revenue, deficits, and liquidity concerns.
RBI: Consumption Loans Dominate Household Borrowing
RBI data reveals a shift in Indian household debt, with over 55% now for retail consumption. Household debt-to-GDP hits 41.3%, but savings improve. Explore the full financial stability report.
WFH & Women's Double Burden: Kerala's Right to Disconnect Bill
Kerala's Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 aims to help workers, but does flexible work truly ease women's burdens? Explore the complex reality of digitalisation, unpaid care work, and needed structural support.
Pak Traders Threaten Strike Over Mandatory POS Machines
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
HC Orders Fast-Track Trial for Yemeni Man, Cites Financial Burden
Delhi High Court orders expedited trial for a Yemeni national facing multiple cases, noting his prolonged detention is a financial burden on the state. Details inside.
VB-G RAM G Act to Boost State Funds by Rs 17,000 Crore
A new SBI report states the Viksit Bharat Guarantee Act will make states net gainers, collectively adding nearly Rs 17,000 crore. Read the full analysis of the funding shift and state-wise impacts.
Penn State Eyes Iowa State's Top TE Brahmer in Transfer Portal
Penn State's new coach Matt Campbell is pursuing former Iowa State star tight end Benjamin Brahmer, the No. 1 ranked TE in the 2026 transfer portal, to reshape the Nittany Lions' roster. Read more.
VB-G RAM G Act to Push State Borrowings, Bond Yields Higher
India's revamped rural jobs scheme increases states' funding share, likely raising borrowings by ₹30,000-40,000 crore and pushing bond yields higher. Market experts warn of wider spreads and fiscal strain.
New Rural Job Act's Funding Shift Strains States
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.
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.
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