In a troubling sign for Pakistan’s fiscal health, public debt has ballooned to 70.7% of GDP during FY 2024-25, smashing through the 56% ceiling set by parliament. Details from the ‘Debt Policy Statement 2026’ expose this overrun, with debt exceeding limits by 16.8 trillion rupees – a whopping 14.7% of GDP. This breach reveals systemic flaws in governance: expenditures are approved first, loans secured later, and excuses fabricated afterward. Rules for financial prudence are ignored, and lawmakers learn of violations post-facto, with no repercussions for the administration. Pakistan’s economy clings to a spendthrift model, shunning reforms and leaning heavily on…
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In a heated exchange rocking Bihar’s political circles, BJP state chief Sanjay Saravgi accused RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav of belittling the state’s womenfolk over his controversial election bribe allegations. Speaking in Patna on Friday, Saravgi responded to Tejashwi’s assembly speech where the young leader alleged NDA’s massive Rs 40,000 crore war chest clinched the polls. ‘Their game is over; whatever’s left will vanish too,’ Saravgi quipped, emphasizing the NDA’s unblemished record since assuming power. He invoked judicial remarks branding the Yadav family a criminal politics cartel. At the heart of the row was Tejashwi’s assertion that BJP lured women voters with…
In a significant market shift, silver prices in India nosedived by over ₹9,400 per kilogram on Friday, while gold recorded a modest dip. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association reported 24-karat gold at ₹1,52,078 for 10 grams after shedding ₹424 from ₹1,52,502. Similarly, 22-karat variant is now ₹1,39,303 per 10 grams (down from ₹1,39,692), and 18-karat at ₹1,14,059 (from ₹1,14,377). Silver bore the brunt, declining to ₹2,44,929 per kg from ₹2,54,339—a whopping ₹9,410 drop. These spot prices are benchmarked twice daily by IBJA. Futures markets painted a varied picture: gold’s April 2026 contract gained 0.83% to ₹1,53,337, but silver’s March…
In a strategic move to bolster defenses, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is on a two-day tour of Jammu, reviewing frontline security measures against rising terror threats. His arrival comes at a time when winter fog and terrain favor cross-border infiltrations from Pakistan. On Friday, the Army Chief visited the White Knight Corps in Jammu, diving deep into briefings on counter-terrorism strategies and deployment patterns. Nagrota-based commanders detailed the progress of Operation Trashi-1, highlighting enhanced intelligence fusion that has led to key eliminations. Operation All Out continues unabated in Jammu and Kashmir, with security forces maintaining 24/7 vigilance. The…
In a bold display of worker solidarity, large-scale demonstrations swept through Dhaka on Friday, with protesters converging near Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s Jamuna House to demand the urgent rollout of Bangladesh’s 9th National Pay Scale. What started as a peaceful assembly at Shahbagh snowballed into heightened security alerts and clashes. Eyewitnesses described how crowds, undeterred by police barriers, attempted a march to the adviser’s residence. Law enforcement, tasked with maintaining order, resorted to water cannons and stun grenades after repeated warnings went unheeded. The air filled with protest chants echoing the workers’ cries for fair compensation in an era of…
The film ‘Ghuskhor Pandit’ starring Manoj Bajpayee is at the center of a nationwide furor, with its provocative title drawing sharp rebukes from various quarters. Congress leaders have united in condemnation, viewing it as a deliberate slight against Brahmins and Sanatanis. UP Congress chief Ajay Rai set the tone in an IANS interview, branding the title as deeply offensive and symptomatic of a pattern targeting religious icons. ‘This is no isolated film title; it’s an assault on societal values and sensitivities,’ Rai declared. He warned that naming practices that vilify communities breed discord and distort public perception. Rakesh Sinha, another…
Forget traditional dirt farming—Gwalior’s cutting-edge lab is harvesting potatoes straight from the atmosphere. At Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia University’s Biotechnology Department, the aeroponics unit is a hub of innovation, churning out 20 varieties of pristine, disease-resistant potato seeds. This soil-less method is redefining crop production in Madhya Pradesh. Leading the charge is Dr. Sushma Tiwari, who details the step-by-step marvel. Potato plants start via tissue culture, then harden up before moving to aeroponics. Roots hang in mid-air, fed by a sophisticated mist system after a precise root tip incision. Fogging activates every three minutes for 30 seconds, infusing nutrients, water, and…
In a bold move to tackle Shillong’s notorious traffic bottlenecks, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma unveiled the Meghalaya’s inaugural automated multi-level parking facility on Friday. Located on Vivekananda Road by the Additional Secretariat, this modern infrastructure is the cornerstone of an ambitious multi-pronged plan to decongest the capital. Sangma didn’t mince words: traffic congestion stands as one of the city’s gravest challenges, fueled largely by chaotic parking practices and insufficient dedicated spots. ‘Roadside haphazard parking severely hampers traffic movement and causes undue hardship to passengers,’ he remarked during the event. Looking ahead, the government has zeroed in on nine more locations…
Panic gripped Islamabad’s Tarlai locality on Friday as a ferocious explosion at an Imam Bargah during congregational prayers killed over 15 people and left more than 80 wounded. Eyewitnesses described a scene of utter horror, with debris scattered and bloodied victims overwhelming rescue teams. Spokespersons from the district administration updated the grim figures: 15 confirmed fatalities and upwards of 80 injuries. Hospitals like PIMS reported admitting 32 patients, straining medical resources amid the crisis. The explosion’s impact was felt far beyond the blast radius, with security forces sealing off the area for a thorough probe. Media outlets cite sources indicating…
Harare witnessed cricketing magic on Friday as India’s U19 team scripted history in the 2026 World Cup final. Batting first against England, they amassed 411/9, pioneering the first 400-plus score in any U19 World Cup playoff stage. This feat cements India’s legacy as record-breakers in junior cricket. The innings ranks as India’s second-best in the tournament’s annals, eclipsing their own 349/6 from 2016 against Namibia, where a young Rishabh Pant fired 111. India’s trio of 400+ hauls now includes demolitions of Scotland (425/3 in 2024) and Uganda (405/5 in 2022). Leading the charge was Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose 175 off 80…