Budget 2026 outlook: ICRA flags focus on debt consolidation; capital expenditure push to continue

The government is expected to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while continuing a strong push for capital expenditure in the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.ICRA said the upcoming Budget assumes added significance as it will be the first to align with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission,…

Generation Z has a gambling problem — in politics

Though there is a widening gender gap between young men and women, Generation Z represents a political horseshoe. Regardless of whether they identify with the Left or Right, members of Gen Z are open to an expansionist executive branch if it means expedient assistance. They don’t want to wait for laissez-faire policies to yield incrementally…

Accredited Debt Relief Review 2026

Struggling with debt is all too common — U.S. consumers carried an average balance of $104,755 in June 2025, from mortgage debt to credit card balances, according to credit bureau Experian. If you’re trying to pay that off, a debt settlement or debt relief company can help by negotiating with your creditors and potentially lowering…