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Thursday, July 9, 2026
TopicDebt

Topic: Debt

Governments must fix their debt messes before it’s too late

High public debt and rising borrowing costs are increasing financial risks due to which governments should curb spending, raise revenue and strengthen market safeguards.

Three new state governments, three old debts—what are TVK, BJP and UDF dealing with?

Within days, the newly appointed Chief Ministers will convene with their Finance Secretaries, and these discussions will have nothing to do with electoral vote shares.

When online betting traps turn deadly: NIT student, textile worker—victims differ, their stories don’t

Accessibility & perception of profitability add to the appeal of online betting apps & sites, but the risks are unavoidable. Consequences of addiction can often be tragic.

White paper on Tamil Nadu’s fiscal health soon, says CM Vijay, slams DMK for leaving treasury empty

Tamil Nadu is now under a debt of Rs 10 lakh crore which the previous govt left as a huge burden, Vijay says in his first address as CM.

Mann govt gets a CAG reality check on 4th anniversary—economic growth cannot offset debt trap

If quantum of off-budget borrowings is included as part of debt, govt's overall liability was 44.27 percent of GSDP in 2023-24, public watchdog says in report.

Modi govt’s record $187 billion debt sales to pressure Indian bonds

New Delhi plans to borrow 17.2 trillion rupees ($187 billion) in the year starting April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Sunday.

Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation to sell $1 bn stake to UAE as Islamabad looks to shore up chronic debt crisis

Pakistan's Ishaq Dar says the powerful military backed conglomerate will take the lead of converting loans extended by UAE into a stake, as Islamabad’s external debt load grows.

Punjab’s debt-ridden farmers can’t break free from Green Revolution chakravyuh

Debt-burdened farmers cling to paddy even as it drains soil, water, and future prospects. ‘Crop diversification is a nice buzz word but nothing’s done at the policy level.’

Debt stock of low- & middle-income nations is troubling. Their debt servicing costs are soaring, too

Economic activity has rebounded in LMICs post pandemic, but the debt accumulated in that period has continued to grow, driven by both short & long-term debt.

On Camera

Dear Lionel Messi, stop giving fans heart attacks in World Cup matches

There should be a public health advisory before every World Cup knockout game in which Argentina plays. And, Lionel Messi needs to stop giving his fans panic attacks.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.