NEW DELHI: The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could benefit nearly 1.1 crore MSME accounts by providing additional credit support to businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved ECLGS 5.0 to offer extra working…
Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated that “Atmanirbhar is not just a slogan, it is indeed a force multiplier”, highlighting the role of indigenous defence systems and coordinated multi-agency operations during the conflict.Addressing a press conference marking the first anniversary of the operation, Ghai said more than 65 per cent of…
Two British nationals are self-isolating at home in the UK after possible exposure to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius. The pair had travelled on the cruise ship, which departed from Argentina last month, but left the vessel earlier during its journey and currently have no symptoms, according to the UK Health Security Agency.Officials said the…
The Black Mamba is counted among the most feared snakes in the world! It is like the ‘Hulk’ of all snakes, always angry and ready to strike. Found in Africa, the snake is aggressive, superfast, and possesses potent neurotoxic venom. These blue-coloured snakes can grow up to 3 metres and strike multiple times. What travellers…
In a recent turn of events, James Cameron, who is best known for his work on the ‘Avatar’ franchise, has found himself at the center of a controversy. He was recently accused by ‘Yellowstone’ star Q’orianka Kilcher of using her face without her permission for a character in his hit film. Kilcher has also filed…
“A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir,” the ministry of defence said in a statement issued at 1.44 am on May 7, 2025.“Altogether, nine (9) sites have been targeted,” the statement added, while making it clear that no Pakistani military installations…
Beneath the extremely dry surface of Chile’s Atacama Desert, scientists discovered a functional community of microorganisms that challenges what we thought possible for life. While the ground above remains one of Earth’s harshest environments, a ‘hidden oasis’ lies about two meters down, protected from high solar irradiance and complete dryness. This underground community mainly consists…
Sometimes real life is stranger than fiction, and one such incident shared by a professional on social media is gaining people’s attention. The employee who recently joined a new company, unexpectedly ended up getting a harsh glimpse of how fragile a first impression at work can be. In a shocking incident, the employee was fired…
‘The Kerala Story’ director Sudipto Sen has broken his silence on one of Bollywood’s most talked-about behind-the-scenes fallouts. The filmmaker claimed that producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah “lied” about the reasons behind his exit from ‘The Kerala Story 2’ and revealed that he walked away because he refused to make a film based on what he…
Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a US-led effort to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may have been driven by growing anger from key Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, according to a report by NBC news.The report said Trump’s “Project Freedom” announced abruptly on social media on Sunday caught several Gulf nations off…
