The government has approved an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore to support MSMEs and airlines hit by the West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The scheme is expected to enable additional credit flow of Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including Rs 5,000 crore earmarked for the aviation sector.“The scheme…
Muslim voting patterns diverged significantly across states this election. In West Bengal, a fragmented minority vote impacted Trinamool’s prospects, aiding the BJP’s surge. NEW DELHI: Often a decisive factor, Muslim voting patterns took sharply different turns across states this election, fragmenting in West Bengal, consolidating behind the Congress-led front in Kerala, and shifting decisively towards…
Heath Ledger was born on April 4, 1979, in Perth, Australia, and passed away on January 22, 2008, at just 28 years old. In a career spanning films, he went from a teen heartthrob to one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. His range, intensity, and dedication to every role he played made…
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) about a missed out-of-competition doping test from December 18, 2025. This is her first whereabouts failure in the past 12 months, news agency PTI reported.In a letter dated May 4, 2026, the ITA said the missed test has been recorded after reviewing her…
US stock markets moved closer to record levels on Tuesday as easing oil prices shifted investor focus back to strong corporate earnings, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and was on track to surpass its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 248 points, or 0.5 per cent, while…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal delivered a historic verdict on Monday as BJP is set to secure its first-ever assembly election victory in the state, ending chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule and breaking the Trinamool Congress stronghold.The results come after a record voter turnout of 92.47%, reflecting a highly charged and closely watched election. The…
Veteran film producer RB Choudary has died in a fatal car crash near Udaipur on Tuesday. Reports suggest the accident took place around 3 pm. The exact cause of the crash and the condition of others involved are yet to be confirmed.The producer, who founded the Super Good Films banner, had been a prominent name…
Rohit Sharma made an instant impact on his return to the Mumbai Indians playing XI in their match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday.The former MI captain scored 84 off 44 balls, hitting seven sixes and six fours at a strike rate of 190.91. During the game at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit reached a milestone…
The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attack on UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.” Watch PM Modi call…