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Fiscal deficit reamined at 5.05% against the mandated 4% ceiling, driving total borrowings to ₹81,071 crore, crowding out capital expenditure, worsening debt sustainability, says Accounts at a Glance for 2024-25 prepared by the Principal Accountant General of A.P.

The ToR requires the commission to suggest measures to make the Civil Services more people-friendly and efficient and examine the “multi-faceted” issues faced by women employees

Lionel Messi met U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House ceremony honoring Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Cup victory. Messi gifted Trump a signed pink soccer ball, while the president praised his impact on the team. Photos from the event quickly spread online, where fans shared mixed reactions. The visit followed a long tradition of championship teams celebrating at the White House.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ₹900-crore grant for infrastructure development in the health sector.

Nepal's Gen-Z uprising has yielded early results in parliamentary polls, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) making significant inroads. The RSP has secured key seats in Kathmandu and is leading in over 110 constituencies nationwide. Notably, RSP leader Balendra Shah is ahead of former PM KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5.

UEFA has fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros and ordered a partial stadium closure. This action follows a supporter's Nazi salute before a Champions League match. The club identified and removed the individual. Real Madrid condemned the gesture. The incident occurred before their match against Benfica. The Spanish club will face Manchester City next.

Since the 2024 Masters, Scottie Scheffler has been expressive about golf being just a small part of his life. Rory McIlroy also added, “I think that works in his favor, and he has people around him that keep him incredibly grounded.” According to Tom Brady in the latest edition of his newsletter, before the 2024 Masters, Scheffler had already stated his position.

India had not provided any assistance to U.S. authorities or its military in relation to the Iranian warship, says Navy official; the official adds that existing India-U.S. communication and logistics agreement do not automatically apply to such situations

In his budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said ₹180 crore will be spent on expanding the cardiac care facility

Rahul Gandhi commemorates Gandhi-Guru meeting