NC will hand over Kargil council reins to Congress, Farooq Abdullah says after ‘feud’ | India News

Farooq Abdullah (Image/PTI) Farooq Abdullah (Image/PTI) Farooq Abdullah (Image/PTI) Farooq Abdullah (Image/PTI) Farooq Abdullah (Image/PTI) SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said Tuesday his party would hand over chairmanship of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-K) to Congress in line with a 2023 understanding between the allies, moving to defuse a crisis sparked by…

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Bank credit grows 15.9% in FY26 to Rs 212.9 lakh crore; Finance ministry says capex, reforms boosting demand

Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) recorded a robust 15.9 per cent growth in credit during FY2025-26, reflecting strong economic activity and sustained demand across sectors, the Finance Ministry said, PTI reported. Total outstanding bank credit stood at Rs 212.9 lakh crore in March 2026, an increase of Rs 29.2 lakh crore over the previous year. “Amidst…

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Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar credits Shah Rukh Khan for his Met Gala debut: ‘He’s the reason I stand here today’ | Hindi Movie News

Karan Johar made his debut appearance at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian filmmaker to attend the event. For the occasion, he wore a bespoke ensemble designed by Manish Malhotra, inspired by the works of Raja Ravi Varma. ‘Shah Rukh Khan is a large part of my career’ In a conversation with the BBC,…

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Maharashtra HSC supplementary exam 2026 registration begins: Check important dates and details here

Maharashtra HSC supplementary exam 2026 The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has started the registration process for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examination 2026, which will be held in June–July. Students who were unable to pass one or more subjects now have another chance to improve their scores without losing…

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Meet Janaki Ammal: The scientist whose research powers India’s sugarcane revolution and ethanol growth |

Long before India emerged as one of the world’s leading sugar producers, its fields told a different story. Farmers cultivated sugarcane, yet the crop often lacked the sweetness needed for large-scale production. Imported varieties offered higher sugar content, but they struggled to adapt to India’s climate. At this crossroads, E. K. Janaki Ammal stepped into…

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Maharashtra makes GPS-based digital locks must in vehicles transporting liquor from June 1 | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Maharashtra government has made mandatory digital locks with real-time GPS tracking for all liquor-spirit transport vehicles, covering intra-state, interstate, and port movements, from June 1, to prevent theft and duty evasion. With electronic sealing and real-time tracking, officials expect sharper surveillance, reduced leakages, and a decisive shift from manual to tech-driven excise enforcement.Following the…

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