Author: PTI
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Photo: AI Generated/GeminiSmall biz loan growth slows, early signs of stress visible in parts amid W Asia war
Mumbai: Growth in credit to Indiaโs micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has moderated, with early signs of stress emerging among micro businesses and some manufacturing-linked sectors amid global uncertainty, according to a report by CRIF High Mark. The MSME exposure portfolio stood at around Rs 46 lakh crore in April 2026, up 12.8 per…
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Photo: PTIHigher petrol, diesel prices threaten to rekindle inflation pressures
New Delhi: Rising petrol and diesel prices are poised to add fresh inflationary pressures to Indiaโs economy, with higher transport and manufacturing costs expected to feed through to consumer prices in the coming months, Crisil said in a report on Tuesday. Petrol and diesel prices have increased by about Rs 7.5 per litre since May…
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Photo: AI Generated/Gemini6 Arrested for Murder of Bokaro Woman Who Intervened in Neighbors’ Dispute
Bokaro (Jharkhand), May 31 (PTI): Six people have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 25-year-old woman in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district, police said on Sunday. The woman was allegedly thrashed when she intervened in a dispute between two neighbours and tried to pacify them on Friday night. The woman sustained injuries and…
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Photo: AI Generated/GeminiRealtor’s Minor Son Held for Shooting Class 12 Student; Crime Branch to Probe Amar Colony Incident
New Delhi, May 28 (PTI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the shooting of a 17-year-old boy at an eatery in southeast Delhi’s Amar Colony, officials said on Thursday. The teenager, critical after the shooting, continues to battle for life at AIIMS Trauma Centre. A 16-year-old boy, alleged to be…
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Photo: PTIMassive dust storm sweeps through Rajasthan towns
Jaipur: A massive dust storm barrelled through several parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, disrupting normal life, though the accompanying rain brought some relief from the intense heatwave conditions. Clouds of dust and sand engulfed many towns, reducing visibility to zero and forcing motorists to switch on headlights during the day. Winds initially picked up in…












