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…
Saif Ali Khan reflects on interfaith marriages, reveals how he teaches his children Taimur and Jeh about religion (Image credits: Instagram) Saif Ali Khan has opened up about raising his children with an inclusive outlook towards religion, revealing that discussions about faith are a regular part of family life. Born to legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali…
What appears to be an ordinary cemetery in upstate New York has turned out to be home to one of the most remarkable pollinator discoveries in recent years. Researchers from Cornell University have found an estimated 5.5 million mining bees living beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. The vast underground aggregation of native…
Kristi Noem’s husband Byron Noem apparently spoke about his wife’s alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski (left) to online models. Kristi Noem’s husband Byron Noem apparently is well aware of her affair with Corey Lewandowski, as revealed by a massive expose by the Daily Mail. The investigation is not about Kristi Noem who recently lost his…
FILE – Ted Turner speaks during the CNN World Report Contributors banquet in Atlanta on May 4, 1995. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) Donald Trump has come under criticism after paying tribute to late WCW founder Ted Turner while also using the statement to attack CNN following Turner’s death at the age of 87. Turner’s death…
A simple birthday wish from the ‘Thalaivar 173’ makers has now become the latest talking point among Rajinikanth fans. On director Ashwath Marimuthu‘s birthday, Kamal Haasan‘s production house shared a special video wishing the filmmaker on social media.The gesture immediately caught attention online, with many fans linking it to the much-discussed ‘Thalaivar 173’. Since Ashwath’s…
Actor R Madhavan received one of the country’s most prestigious civilian honours, the Padma Shri, thus, marking another significant achievement in his celebrated career. As congratulatory messages poured in from across the film industry and among his fans, his wife Sarita Madhavan penned an emotional for him. While Madhavan was honoured with a Padma Shri…
Veteran actor Mumtaz has expressed deep emotion over the fate of Rajesh Khanna’s iconic bungalow, Aashirwad, calling it a “monument” and admitting that its loss still affects her.In a recent chat with Vickey Lalwani, Mumtaz spoke about her close bond with Khanna, her frequent visits to the bungalow, and the memories attached to it. ‘This…
Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims/Representative Image A sharp rise in Umrah arrivals has pushed Saudi authorities to scale up coordination, with a new operations room set up to respond in real time and improve the overall pilgrim experience. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced the launch…
As Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thalapathy Vijay’s political journey has become one of the biggest talking points in recent years. Long before entering active politics, the actor often delivered strong social and political messages through his films. Whatever the subject – voting rights, farmers’ problems, corruption, or public welfare – a number of his…