MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Nuwan Thushara of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention to allow him to play in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Thushara has filed a case against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), requesting that the board be ordered to…
NEW DELHI: At least nine workers were killed and 15 injured in a boiler explosion at Vedanta Limted power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district on Tuesday. “Nine workers have died, and 15 have sustained injuries,” Prafull Thakur, Sakti superintendent of police said, adding that the explosion occured in the afternoon.The SP further informed that right…
MBSE Mizoram Board HSLC result 2026 The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has released the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Result 2026 today, April 29, 2026. Candidates can visit the official website, mbse.edu.in to download the scorecards. The result has been declared for Arts, Science, and Commerce—at the same time. Students who appeared…
A viral video showcases a mother of the bride’s stunning transformation, stealing the spotlight with a bold, glamorous look. This makeover highlights a shift in beauty perceptions, celebrating confidence and self-expression for women of all ages, proving mothers are stepping into their own spotlight at Indian weddings. In Indian weddings, let’s be honest – the…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Coimbatore to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, while alleging there is “confusion” between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Indian National Congress in the state.Speaking to reporters in Udhagamandalam in…
Who is Twin S? Rapper linked in rumours after Klaudia Glam injured in Gabrielle Carrington London crash case (Image via Getty) Klaudia Glam’s name is everywhere right now after a shocking incident in central London. Early Sunday morning, the fashion influencer was hit by a car after a street fight involving another influencer, Gabrielle Carrington,…
New Delhi, Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen penned an emotional tribute to two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen following his retirement announcement, saying badminton will remember him as “one of the greatest to ever play the game”. Badminton will remember Axelsen as one of the greatest to ever play the game: Lakshya Sen Widely regarded as one…
Gaganjeet Bhullar (PTI Photo) SINGAPORE: Gaganjeet Bhullar wore a smile as he stepped off the 18th greens of the immaculate Serapong course with a birdie. Fairways found, tick, greens in regulation met, tick, putts converted, tick. It’s as if the first round was replayed on Friday … until the 14th and 15th, where he dropped…
NEW DELHI: Govt has intensified action against online gambling and betting platforms, blocking around 300 websites and applications in the latest round. The move is part of the enforcement drive that has gathered pace after the passage of the Online Gaming Act last year, which laid down a clearer framework to curb unlawful real-money gaming…
