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RBI plans KCC revamp with 6-year tenure and higher loan limits ahead

Draft norms propose standard crop seasons, tech spend cover and loan limits linked to scale of finance under Kisan Credit Card framework

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Budget 2026: Rare-earth hubs to be set up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, TN

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 has proposed supporting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu for dedicated rare-earth corridors for mining, research, and production of rare-earth magnets

Updated On: 01 Feb 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

Virat Kohli's Instagram account briefly disappears, returns within hours

The Indian cricket star's Instagram account briefly showed error messages on Friday morning, sparking panic and memes online, before being restored within hours

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi-NCR as western disturbance approaches

A fresh western disturbance is set to bring rain, snowfall and thunderstorms to the western Himalayas as cold wave and dense fog persist across northern plains

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh refuses India travel citing 'security concerns'

The decision comes days after KKR confirmed the exclusion of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad following a BCCI directive

Updated On: 04 Jan 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Musk says Tesla needs to build 'gigantic' chip fab plant to meet AI demand

The electric carmaker currently relies on contract chipmakers, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics, to manufacture its chip designs

Updated On: 07 Nov 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

Javier Milei's libertarian party wins Argentina's midterm elections

Javier Milei's party has now secured the one-third of seats in the Chamber of Deputies required to block any future attempts to overturn presidential vetoes

Updated On: 27 Oct 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

UPI payment failures? How a backup ID can help you pay without hassle

Backup UPI ID can reduce payment failures, save time, and ensure smoother transactions. Here's how to create it.

Updated On: 09 Oct 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

Telecom major Vodafone Idea slapped with tax penalty of ₹6.47 crore

The company is accused of wrongly taking CENVAT credit, which is a type of tax credit businesses can claim for taxes paid on equipment or capital goods

Updated On: 19 Sep 2025 | 8:23 PM IST

iPhone shipments in India set to hit record 15 million units in 2025

iPhone shipments are likely to be driven by festive season launches, aggressive pricing, and a strong demand for iPhone 17 series

Updated On: 11 Sep 2025 | 12:55 PM IST

Why India's GST began with so many slabs and why it's being simplified now

The GST Council has cut slabs from five to two, aiming to reduce compliance costs, simplify taxation, and align India's indirect tax regime with global practice

Updated On: 04 Sep 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

Govt scheme helps Indians save money on medicines: You can benefit, too

State-run Aushadhi Kendras have helped citizens to save around Rs 38,000 crore in 11 years, says government

Updated On: 30 Jul 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

Female students prefer flights; males take train or bus: Travel data

More women book travel tickets through iPhones; Android devices popular among men

Updated On: 17 Jul 2025 | 5:12 PM IST

No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, says health ministry

ICMR and Aiims studies find that genetics, lifestyle and post-Covid factors-not vaccines-are responsible for sudden deaths in young adults

Updated On: 02 Jul 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

Israeli PM dials PM Modi amid conflict with Iran; India calls for peace

PM Modi conveyed India's concerns over the situation and emphasised the urgent need for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region

Updated On: 13 Jun 2025 | 9:15 PM IST

Bangladesh protester found on Bengal voter list, BJP-TMC trade blows

A man seen in Bangladesh's 2024 protests is now on Bengal's voter list, sparking BJP-TMC clashes over infiltration, fake documents, and electoral fraud

Updated On: 09 Jun 2025 | 5:15 PM IST

Manipur tense after CBI arrest of Meitei group member; curfew reimposed

Violence erupted in Manipur after the arrest of a Meitei outfit leader, prompting curfews, internet shutdowns, and clashes as tensions spiralled across districts

Updated On: 09 Jun 2025 | 10:56 AM IST

TMC mob attack on Hindu family a 'grave attack on democracy': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of six TMC workers, calling their mob attack on a BJP-supporting Hindu family a grave assault on democracy's very roots

Updated On: 04 Jun 2025 | 12:09 PM IST

Alzheimer's diagnosis with blood test becomes reality: All you need to know

Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42: USFDA has approved the first-ever blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, offering a faster, less invasive, and more affordable way to detect early signs

Updated On: 21 May 2025 | 1:59 PM IST

Mock drill in Delhi: Schools to conduct exercise for disaster response

The Delhi govt will conduct mock drills under 'Operation Abhyaas' for disaster response training and safety preparedness in schools

Updated On: 06 May 2025 | 10:15 PM IST