State finances: Salaries, pensions and interest expenditure rises 2.5 times in 10 years; subsidy outlay triples

A recent CAG report reveals that states’ committed expenditures, including salaries, pensions, and interest payments, have surged significantly in the last decade, straining state budgets. Revenue expenditure dominates total spending, limiting fiscal flexibility. Many states missed their fiscal targets, relying on Finance Commission grants, highlighting the need for fiscal prudence amid rising debt and subsidy…

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NBEMS DrNB Final Theory exam result 2025 released at natboard.edu.in: Check direct link and key details here

The National Board of Examinations has announced results for the DrNB Final Theory exam held in October 2025. Candidates can check the declared lot 01 results for various medical specialties on the official NBEMS website. Scorecards will be released shortly, with provisions for obtaining answer scripts and re-evaluation. Tentative dates for the practical exams are…

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Bigg Boss 19: Salman Khan indirectly reacts to Abhinav Kashyap’s comments; says ‘Log ajkal podcasts me aake kuch bhi bol rahe hai’

Salman Khan used Bigg Boss 19’s Weekend Ka Vaar to indirectly respond to Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap’s recent allegations. Kashyap accused Salman of taking undue credit, manipulation, and creating issues for Anurag Kashyap. Salman advised those making “absurd statements” on podcasts to find work, amidst a contestant’s birthday celebration.

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Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India go into effect August 27: Why and how prices of ‘made-in-India’ Apple iPhones will not go up

Despite President Trump’s upcoming 50% tariff on Indian goods, Apple’s iPhone exports from India to the US are expected to remain largely unaffected due to existing exemptions for semiconductor-powered devices. India now supplies a significant 71% of iPhones sold in the US, surpassing China. However, these exemptions are temporary, and future semiconductor levies could potentially…

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