Discontinued jewel loan waiver scheme to be reconsidered by govt: TN minister V GandhirajThe Tamil Nadu government is considering reviving past welfare programs. Cooperation Minister V Gandhiraj stated that discontinued schemes,...
25 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Interest subvention scheme likely for e-buses, e-trucks; Centre may earmark ₹6,960 crThe government is weighing cheaper loans and other incentives to help private operators buy electric buses and trucks, aiming to cut fossil...
22 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Maharashtra govt to roll out farm loan waiver before June 30: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed a farm loan waiver will be implemented before June 30. Preparations are in the final...
17 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Focus on Vijay's poll promises; TVK assured 8 gm gold for womenActor Vijay's new party TVK is poised to lead in Tamil Nadu elections. His manifesto includes significant promises like gold for marriages ...
04 May, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
04 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Day of Reckoning: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala & Puducherry assembly poll results set to redefine India's political journeyWest Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala & Puducherry assembly poll results: Counting day arrives for five states after a heated election. Vo...
04 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Ahead of Assam polls, CM Sarma banks on loyal voter baseAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commands a strong voter following built over decades. His political journey spans various affiliat...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
CM Revanth Reddy launches crop loan waiver second phase; 6.40 lakh farmers to benefitTelangana CM A Revanth Reddy initiated the second phase of the crop loan waiver scheme, with Rs 6,198 crore allocated to aid 6.40 lakh farm...
30 Jul, 2024, 03.27 PM IST
Rajasthan CM sanctions proposal to grant Rs 100 cr additional budget for farm loan waiverThe Congress government in the state had announced the loan waiver scheme for farmers after assuming office in December last year.
25 Sep, 2019, 05.09 PM IST
Revised farm loan waiver norms in Maharashtra to cost Rs 500 crore moreAround 58 lakh farmers are currently covered under the scheme, the state government said during the Maharashtra Assembly's monsoon session ...
29 Aug, 2018, 10.42 AM IST
Farm loan waiver may cost Uttar Pradesh at least Rs 36,000 croreThe total loan amount for farmers in UP is of Rs 8,400 cr from cooperative banks and primary agriculture cooperative societies, and Rs 27,4...
21 Mar, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
Ex-RBI Governer Subbarao voices against loan waiver schemesSubbarao said that he is not in favour of farm loan waiver schemes being implemented by the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
06 Feb, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
- Over 2.9 crore farmers have benefitted from loan waiver scheme
More than 2.9 crore farmers have benefitted from loan waiver scheme so far, for which the government has released Rs 52,419 crore.
29 Nov, 2011, 04.39 PM IST
- CAG to examine books of banks and financial institutions in loan waiver scheme
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) will examine books of banks and financial institutions involved in the UPA government’s ...
21 May, 2010, 03.14 AM IST