Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...
Disproportionate, band-aid solution: IFF on Centre's curbs on Telegram ahead of NEET re-examThe Internet Freedom Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the government's controversial move to not only ban Telegram but also to st...
Who is Sarpreet Singh, the Indian-origin footballer representing New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?New Zealand's Sarpreet Singh, of Indian heritage, will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is the first Sikh footballer at the tournament. ...
Straitjacket of Washington: Limits of US unilateralism are evident in consequences of its deal with IranUS actions are testing global limits. Iran deal, Indian sailor deaths, G7 summit divisions and tech export bans are among the top examples ...
West Bengal likely to unveil new industry policy with seamless land acquisition plans in June 22 budgetWest Bengal's first BJP government will unveil a new industrial policy in its maiden budget on June 22, featuring seamless land acquisition...
SP Group seeks more time to repay bonds nearing maturityShapoorji Pallonji Group has reduced its ₹28,500 crore refinancing by ₹3,500 crore and is seeking a two-month extension on ₹14,300 crore of...
Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as falling oil prices and US-Iran peace hopes lift risk sentimentBitcoin hovered near $64,000, buoyed by falling oil prices and optimism for a US-Iran peace deal, which lifted overall risk sentiment. Whil...
After Musk, aur kaun banega trillionaire?Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. This achievement marks a significant change in capitalism. His wealth is tied to futur...
Calling it 'collateral damage' won't doIn the Gulf of Oman, a US military strike has tragically claimed the lives of three Indian sailors aboard a tanker registered under the Pal...
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
Cantor V founder and Indian-origin California businessman Mahender Makhijani accused in $100 million fraud; sex party and blackmail claims surfaceIndian-origin businessman and founder of Cantor V Group, Mahender Makhijani, is facing a $100 million fraud investigation in California. Pr...
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
Prop traders seek relief on margin funding as global rivals up gameIndian market participants are calling for a fresh look at margin funding policies, aiming for adjustments from the central bank. The propo...
You'll always have mummy-papa bankAfter spending 46 years as a sadhu, an Indian man returned to his hometown, humbly requesting alms from his aging mother. This poignant mom...
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
Sleep on thisIn an ironic twist, a recent trade pact transforms ambitions into dilemmas, leaving society fatigued. Economic indicators show growth, iron...