MUMBAI: India’s retail credit market is showing a widening gap between the number of borrowers being added and the value of loans being accumulated, with consumer durable loans driving new borrower acquisition, while home and gold loans account for much of the portfolio growth.According to credit bureau CRIF’s ‘How India Lends’ report, gold loan outstandings…
KOLKATA: The West Bengal government on Saturday removed the controversial football-themed sculpture installed outside the Salt Lake Stadium, which was designed by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.Earlier, State Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik had announced the decision while outlining a series of planned infrastructure upgrades at the stadium.Speaking to the media, Sports Minister Nisith Pramanik on…
Representative image of Florida Keys from Canva In 1956, a physician from Florida purchased a 7.9-acre island in the Keys at a federal auction, believing he had acquired a rare piece of private land where he could one day build a home. The island, known as Snipe Key, came with residential zoning and a chain…
Varanasi: UP govt will create special forests to tackle the challenge of rising temperature and heat wave spells with the proposed ‘Mission Chhaya’ as part of Plantation Mahaabhiyan-2026. Objective is not only to plant saplings, but to prepare a safe, green and cool environment for future generations. The total plantation target for Varanasi district is…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday claimed that a large number of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals had assembled at the Hakimpur checkpoint in North 24 Parganas district’s Basirhat subdivision and urged authorities to expedite their deportation.Speaking to reporters after an administrative meeting in Kalyani attended by officials from Nadia, Hooghly and…
Today shines a light on equilibrium as income and expenses find their harmony, providing a much-needed break. While extravagant travel plans may take a backseat, remaining grounded and ticking off to-do lists yields surprising rewards. Positive shifts are observed in personal connections, while pragmatic strides in career and finances instill confidence. Balance is your theme…
70% more drains cleared this year before monsoon showers, says DDANew Delhi: DDA has claimed to have removed more than 57,000 metric tonnes of silt from stormwater drains under its pre-monsoon desilting drive, marking an over 70% increase compared to last year. Enhancing the carrying capacity of drains will reduce instances of waterlogging.“Desilting exercise has…
Today may feel a bit like walking against the wind. Not impossible, just tiring. The Moon strains your mental balance, and Saturn’s influence can make you doubt yourself more than the situation actually deserves.You may want moral support, a reassuring word, someone to say you’re not imagining the pressure. Ask for it. There’s no prize…
Kolar: As temperatures continue to remain high, roadside stalls selling ice apples –locally known as taati ningu — have become a common sight across Kolar district with traders from neighbouring Tamil Nadu reporting brisk business.Dozens of traders travel from across the state border to sell the seasonal fruit, which is widely consumed during summer for…
Trump hid in catering cart to sneak out of Turkey amid Iranian threat, boarded military aircraft (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump was secretly moved in an airport catering truck to a smaller military aircraft after boarding Air Force One in Ankara, a covert operation triggered by an Iranian assassination threat, The Washington Post…
