Middle East conflict: Govt launches Rs 18,100 crore credit guarantee scheme; MSMEs, airlines to get Rs 2.55 lakh crore liquidity support

The government has approved an Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) with an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore to support MSMEs and airlines hit by the West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The scheme is expected to enable additional credit flow of Rs 2.55 lakh crore, including Rs 5,000 crore earmarked for the aviation sector.“The scheme … Read more

Indian-origin techie-doctor duo considers moving to Dubai: No Green Card, can’t visit home on H-1B

A techie-doctor couple considers moving to Dubai from the US because of the long wait for Green Card. As the H-1B visa stamping delays are continuing in India, accounts of how Indians are either stuck in India or can’t travel to India, even during family emergencies, are plenty on social media platforms. After an Indian … Read more

Chhattisgarh EOW arrests 7 in Rs 115cr CSMCL overtime payment scam | Raipur News

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB on Monday arrested seven directors and representatives of manpower agencies in connection with the alleged Rs 115 crore overtime payment scam in Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL), officials said.The arrests were made in Crime No. 44/2024, registered under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, and … Read more

Urgent: Non-Payment at Toll Plazas Leads to Suspension of FASTag Services! | India News

NEW DELHI: Failure to pay toll through your FASTag at barrier-less toll plazas on country’s National Highway (NH) network will result in not only issuance of an e-Notice but also suspension of all FASTag services for the said vehicle until pending e-Notice dues are cleared, govt’s FAQs on the new tolling system has said.This will … Read more

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 … Read more

Orissa high court raises concern over opening petrol pump under power line | Bhubaneswar News

Cuttack: Orissa high court has raised concerns over alleged granting of permission to a public sector company for setting up of a petroleum retail outlet beneath a high-tension electricity line in Derabish Tehsil of Kendrapada district, terming the issue a potential threat to life and property.Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Annapurna Muduli … Read more

Vinesh Phogat flagged for missed doping test ahead of comeback tournament | More sports News

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been informed by the International Testing Agency (ITA) about a missed out-of-competition doping test from December 18, 2025. This is her first whereabouts failure in the past 12 months, news agency PTI reported.In a letter dated May 4, 2026, the ITA said the missed test has been recorded after reviewing her … Read more