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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5 unique national parks in South America where waterfalls, wildlife and wilderness come alive

Galapagos National Park is probably one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet! It is created by volcanic activity and has been isolated for millions of years. The park is home to some rare animals on Earth including giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. There are penguins, sea lions, and countless endemic species…

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Cabinet okays 2 semiconductor units worth Rs 3,936 crore; total approved projects under ISM rise to 12

The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a combined investment of over Rs 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and a semiconductor packaging unit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The facilities will be…

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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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Pakistani man pleads guilty for human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on ‘dunki route’ for film work

A Pakistani man pleads guilty in the US for leading an international human smuggling organization. A Sialkot man pleaded guilty in a US court for leading an internatioinal human smuggling conspiracy that involved fake companies, fake visas and a ‘dunki’ route through Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and then the US through the southern border. 49-year-old Abbas…

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