If crude oil prices sustain above USD 100 per barrel in FY27, the Central government's annual additional expenditure could rise by Rs 3.6 lakh crore, according to a report by Elara Securities.
: Pakistan's poverty rate has soared to 29%, the highest in 11 years, while income inequality has climbed to its worst level in nearly three decades, exposing deep cracks in the country's economic management. According to a government survey, nearly 70 million Pakistanis now live below the m
Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari on Wednesday said that Madhya Pradesh is undergoing a major economic crisis because the venter did not allocate the demanded Rs. 50,000 crore in the previous financial year, leading the state to borrow approximately Rs. 72,000 cror
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget, calling it a "people's budget" and a "budget for a Developed India," while strongly criticising the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government for what he described as "fal
Major reductions have also been made to workers' facilities, sparking concerns that the anti-polio drive could be severely impacted. Polio workers, upset over the pay cuts, have staged protests and warned of further demonstrations. Assertions by the district administration regarding the erad
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday criticised the Congress-led Telangana government, alleging a lack of transparency in the site visit process for the Singareni.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to "sow chaos and disorder" through "riots" as protests over the economic crisis intensified. State media reported security force deaths, while officials warned of harsh punishment. Iran also faced threats of US strikes
Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran's government against harming protesters, stating that the United States would intervene if innocent people were killed amid the ongoing demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country.
Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve
Pakistan's business leaders warn that recent economic stability has not translated into real growth, citing structural flaws, weak industrial activity and IMF-driven reforms. They caution that without a shift toward medium-term growth planning, the country risks slipping back into another ec