Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.
Several Indian states, including Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, have declared public holidays for Chhath Puja, a festival honoring the Sun God. The holiday, falling on November 7th, will also close schools in some states to accommodate the festival’s rituals.
Donald Trump, re-elected as US President at 78, is set for a second term. With eyes on potential successors, speculation surrounds Vice-President JD Vance and Trump’s family members. Elon Musk is anticipated to hold significant influence, while new faces are expected in the administration, including Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley.
Donald Trump’s proposed 60% tariffs on Chinese imports pose significant economic threats to China. China’s property sector crisis, deflationary pressures, and unsustainable local government debt contribute to its economic vulnerability. While China maintains competitiveness in certain sectors, US restrictions and potential tariff hikes necessitate a strategic response to navigate these challenges.
The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 features 193 Indian institutes, with IIT Delhi emerging as the highest-ranked at 44th place. This article examines the performance shifts of India’s top five institutions, including IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, and the Indian Institute of Science. Through a detailed comparative analysis, we explore improvements in research…
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Donald Trump won the 2024 US Presidential Election. He defeated Kamala Harris. Former WWE wrestler Tyrus celebrated Trump’s victory. He expressed his excitement on social media. WWE Hall of Famer Kane also supported Trump. Some people criticized Tyrus for his reaction. They found his behavior inappropriate. Tyrus’s political stance highlights the intersection of entertainment and…
Ten states voted directly on abortion-related measures Tuesday, with abortion advocates claiming seven victories. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Nevada and South Dakota all went to the polls on the issue, with the majority of the ballot measures seeking to amend efforts passed in Republican-led states whose leaders moved to restrict abortion in the wake of the Supreme…
Former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy has beaten three-term Democrat Sen. Jon Tester in the Montana Senate race, flipping a key race as Republicans are set to take back control of the Senate, the Associated Press projects. His win increases the Republican majority in the Senate to at least 52, per the Associated Press projections. All eyes…