How does India's government debt compare with other major economies?
India's government debt is projected at 83.1% of GDP in 2026, compared with Japan's 199.4%, the US's 126.8% and China's 104.4%, according to IMF estimates.
Pakistan (69.8%) and Bangladesh (40.5%) have lower projected debt-to-GDP ratios among the six countries compared.
Here's a look at how government debt compares across these economies.
India has crossed a major milestone in its digital agriculture push: 11 crore farmers now have Farmer IDs, reaching the target five months ahead of schedule.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured re-election, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought runoff.
The victory gives the 80-year-old leftist leader a record fourth non-consecutive term, after overcoming a first-round defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
The dramatic runoff was also marked by voting confusion and allegations of interference, adding another layer of controversy to an already highly polarised election.
Lula’s victory now sets the stage for another term at the helm of Latin America’s largest economy.
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