The US Department of State has released its 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, finding that 73 of the 139 governments and one entity assessed met the minimum fiscal transparency requirements. The report found that 67 governments did not meet the required standards, although 14 of them made "significant progress" towards meeting the minimum requirements. The annual assessment examines the transparency and reliability of government financial systems...

From an ordinary worker to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra the journey of Shri Eknath Shinde Ji is nothing short of extraordinary. In this exclusive podcast with The CSR Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Mr. Amit Upadhyay, he opens up about struggle, leadership, development, public service, and the vision he holds for Maharashtra. A conversation filled with simplicity, honesty, and real experiences from the ground.