MUMBAI: Govt’s shift to drone-based land mapping has lifted rural credit flows, with sanctioned loan amounts rising 23% after residential plots were converted into verifiable collateral under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to an April 2026 working paper published by the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister.The move replaces informal land demarcation with legally recognised,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants will face each other today in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB are in great form this season as well, winning three out of four matches and they have a chance to become the table-toppers again with a…
Uttar Pradesh is about to hit a huge industrial milestone today as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will send off the one-millionth commercial vehicle, which has been built at Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant. This is said to be the major moment for the state, and N. Chandrasekaran, along with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, will be there….
In Kerala, the dawn of Vishu signifies the astrological new year, celebrated with the enchanting Vishu Kani. This intricate display, encountered at sunrise, is a tapestry of hope and abundance, featuring the vibrant Kani Konna flower, an Aranmula mirror for introspection, and heaps of rice symbolizing prosperity. Vishu is here. The festival of prosperity that…
Congress leader Pawan Khera NEW DELHI: In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana high court’s order granting him one-week transit anticipatory bail in connection with allegations against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.The top court, however, said that the Congress leader can…
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has turned itself into the Ethereum version of Strategy, doubling its outstanding shares in six months and raising over $10 billion in equity to amass nearly 5% of all ether in existence. it reported a $3.8 billion quarterly net loss in Tuesday’s 10-Q filing, with share count going from 232 million to…
PM Modi has asked ministries and government departments to review the evolving situation and draw up both immediate and long-term plans. (AI image) Atmanirbhar 2.0: The Middle East conflict has led India to re-work its self-reliance strategy to shield key supply chains and strengthen energy security in response to the global economic disruption triggered by…
Hana Cross, Brooklyn Beckham’s ex, is finally opening up about her time with the Beckham family, and it sounds like it was rough. In a new interview, Hana admits the whole experience left her anxious and, looking back, she wishes she’d caught the red flags sooner.Notably, her story lands right when headlines are filled with…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attack on Pope Leo XIV, escalating an unusual public clash between the White House and the Vatican that has unsettled sections of his conservative support base.Posting on social media, Trump said, “Will someone please tell Pope Leo that for Iran to have a nuclear bomb is absolutely…
Sonali Raut recalls Ranveer Singh was very shy during his first bikini shoot and says she was asked to make him comfortable. She describes a softer, sweeter side of Ranveer, contrasting his Dhurandhar image. Meanwhile, Ranveer’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 have created a box office storm, crossing over Rs 3000 crore in combined earnings. Sonali…