Drone-based land mapping boosts rural credit flows

MUMBAI: Govt’s shift to drone-based land mapping has lifted rural credit flows, with sanctioned loan amounts rising 23% after residential plots were converted into verifiable collateral under the SVAMITVA scheme, according to an April 2026 working paper published by the economic advisory council to the Prime Minister.The move replaces informal land demarcation with legally recognised,…

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Srinivasan & Vijay Singh to exit Tata Education trust after Mehli votes against both

MUMBAI: Venu Srinivasan, chairman emeritus of TVS Motor, and Vijay Singh, a former bureaucrat, are set to step down as trustees of the Tata Education and Development Trust (TEDT) from May 11, after fellow trustee Mehli Mistry voted against their reappointments.Trust rules require unanimous consent from all trustees for a reappointment. The departures mark the…

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80 launch pads, three octagon-shaped installations — Satellite images show ‘alarming’ Chinese buildup near nuclear silos

3 octagon installations (Reuters photo) Deep in China’s remote desert, a massive military construction project is under way that experts believe is aimed at ensuring the country can still launch a nuclear response even if its nuclear facilities are attacked first by the United States, reported news agency Reuters.China already possesses missiles capable of reaching…

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Arvind Kejriwal: If Bangladesh, Nepal youth can, Indian students too can ensure accountability: Arvind Kejriwal invokes Gen Z after NEET paper leak | Delhi News

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged India’s Gen Z population to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak case, saying young people had the power to force political change. NEW DELHI: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged India’s Gen Z population to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak…

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Jan Dhan milestone: Over 58 crore accounts bring millions into formal banking system, says FM Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said more than 58 crore Jan Dhan accounts have brought crores of Indians into the formal banking system, strengthening financial inclusion across the country.The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has ensured that benefits under welfare schemes, low-cost insurance and pension programmes reach beneficiaries without leakages, the Finance Minister’s…

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Feature- Baby dreams, dark deals: The illegal IVF network spreading across India | Delhi News

The illegal IVF network spreading across India (Image used for representative purpose only) A story that began with hopes of becoming parents is now revealing a disturbing undercurrent — an illicit fertility trade involving exploited women, unlicensed clinics, and alleged medical malpractice. The developments are emerging across India, from Badlapur to Gurgaon, with allegations of…

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