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Colombia turns to IMF to solve its fiscal woes

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is looking outside his borders for a solution to the fiscal crisis he says many Colombians have no idea is enveloping the country. De la Espriella confirmed this week that Colombia will negotiate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it pursues a path…

Latin Times · 11h ago

Ratings agency warns on record government spending

The federal government and the Reserve Bank are pulling in opposite directions in the fight against inflation, ratings agency S&P says.

AAP · 11h ago

Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Rise on Inflation Worries

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.61% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -1.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.70%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.66%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · 13h ago

Hardeep Singh Puri out: 8 new faces in BJP’s UP Rajya Sabha list carry a 2027 message

BJP has nominated eight new leaders for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. This new slate emphasizes social and regional diversity within the party's representation. Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri was notably excluded from the new nominations, raising questions about his future role. The BJP prepares for upcoming Assembly…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

UP Elections: Samajwadi Party's focus is on 403 UP Assembly seats, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated his party's attention is on the upcoming Assembly elections instead of the Rajya Sabha polls. He mentioned that the focus is on securing all 403 Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. The party has already nominated two candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, Ram Gopal…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Is America’s $40 trillion debt driving Treasury yields above 5% as interest costs hit $1 trillion and overtake defense spending?

America’s debt has crossed $40 trillion, with roughly $1 trillion added in only five months. A 10-year Treasury yield of 5.04% has made new borrowing more expensive, while net interest payments reached $970 billion in fiscal 2025; about $150 billion above defense spending. Moody’s removed the U.S. government’s last AAA…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

BJP fields fresh candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls; drops Hardeep Puri, seven others

Among the Rajya Sabha members retiring from the state are BJP leaders Hardeep Singh Puri, B L Verma, Arun Singh, Geeta Shakya, Neeraj Shekhar, Brijlal and Seema Dwivedi, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav and BSP's Ramji Gautam.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Proves all institutions working without fear, democracy in action: BJP on SC notice on pleas against EC

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra emphasised the Supreme Court's issuance of notices as evidence of independent institutional functioning. He noted that the court's actions followed standard democratic and judicial processes while involving necessary discussions. Patra addressed previous claims of fear and dictatorship, asserting the existence of a democratic atmosphere in the…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

NCP (SP) backs Justice Bhuyan’s SIR remarks, hits out at BJP

The Nationalist Congress Party has voiced support for Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's critical remarks on electoral roll revisions. Justice Bhuyan stated that disenfranchising citizens is a violation of constitutional rights in India. Clyde Crasto accused the BJP of attempting to cover up alleged irregularities by the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

SC issues notice to Centre, EC on plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s suspension, may annul decisions if they breached law

The Supreme Court has issued notices regarding a plea seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties have raised concerns over the unilateral decisions made during the electoral rolls revision process. Protests have occurred in multiple states, demanding Kumar's resignation and an end to the Special Intensive…

The Economic Times · Oct 5