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.
Karnataka contributes billions to national growth and FDI, but its own finances show a revenue deficit, spiralling interest costs, and liabilities crossing Rs 11.2 lakh crore.
The state Economic Survey 2025-26, released Monday, projects a family income of nearly Rs 16 lakh. But seven in 10 families live their year on less than Rs 1.80 lakh, according to Parivar Pehchan Patra data.
In 2025-26, Bihar is estimated to spend Rs 1,08,094 cr on committed expenditure, which is 42% of its estimated revenue receipts. This offers little scope for spending on development.
MP's growth is driven by agriculture, with industry lagging behind. State is behind on socio-economic indicators such as quality of education & maternal mortality.
Himachal's treasury has notched up overdraft of Rs 1,000 cr in 1st quarter, it is learnt. Congress's poll promises are expected to burden the state's coffers further.
RBI while analysing financial status of states last year termed Andhra as one of top 10 high-debt states. According to CAG it used 65-81% borrowings for debt repayment between 2016-17 & 2020-21.
While the Russia-Ukraine war saw the BJP projecting PM Modi as a ‘vishwaguru’ who could end international conflicts, the party has made a nuanced shift in its electoral strategy vis-à-vis the West Asia war.
Report on impact of AI emergence—drawing upon depositions from several ministries—confirms that the developments come in the absence of AI laws or considerations over them.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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