Microfinance institutions' portfolio quality up in May; West Bengal, MP, Rajasthan laggards: ReportMicrofinance asset quality saw a positive shift in May, with loan defaults declining nationwide. However, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhy...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
PoK protests, Islamabad's repression blow apart farce created by PakistanPakistan's army chief's international peacemaker image clashes with domestic repression, particularly in 'Azad Kashmir'. Protests demanding...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Top MDMK leaders, district secretaries join DMK day after alliance breaksIn a significant political development, over 150 MDMK functionaries, including state leaders and district secretaries, defected to the DMK,...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Telangana govt considering moving SC against VB G RAM G Act: MinisterTelangana's Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy revealed the state government is considering a Supreme Court challenge against the new ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Sridhar Vembu on why Chennai and Bengaluru land prices rival New YorkZoho founder Sridhar Vembu blames corruption for soaring land prices in Indian cities like Chennai and Bengaluru, comparing them to New Yor...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Jeffrey Epstein files: Who is Leon Black? Why is billionaire investor in trouble?Epstein files: Lawmakers emerged from the closed-door voluntary interview with Black saying he refused to answer questions about non-disclo...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK-led SPA, cites bid to prop up AIADMK govtThe MDMK, led by Vaiko, has severed ties with the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, accusing its long-time ally of attempting to instal...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Congress open to tie-up with like-minded parties for 2027 Goa pollsGoa Congress is open to alliances for the 2027 assembly elections against the ruling BJP, provided potential partners share a common ideolo...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker postsChina's top legislative body has removed six military lawmakers, including a key figure in the space program, and a former financial regula...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Cabinet Secretariat cracks down on red tape, orders faster clearances for Centre's key projectsThe Cabinet Secretariat is pushing for faster government processes and reduced red tape to expedite key central projects. New directives ai...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
CPI(M) Polit Bureau to discuss poll defeats in Kerala, West BengalThe CPI(M) Polit Bureau is set to dissect the party's significant electoral setbacks in Kerala and West Bengal. General Secretary MA Baby h...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Political will driving India-US trade deal, says ex-diplomatIndia and the US are making significant progress on their trade deal, with both sides expressing optimism about sealing an interim pact soo...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
China pledges 'unwavering support' for Pakistan's Iran-US mediation effortsChina has pledged "unwavering support" for Pakistan's crucial role in mediating peace talks between the US and Iran. Following high-level d...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Dubai to issue new public behaviour guidelines. What should tourists knowDubai is set to formalize public conduct with new guidelines, aiming to bolster its image as a highly civilized global city. The Dubai Civi...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talksIran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in S...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Karnataka government to decide on revival of student polls in colleges this month: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has revealed that the upcoming cabinet meeting will address the revival of student body election...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST