According to the report, India’s MSME credit gap stood at around Rs 25 lakh crore as of March 2025. India’s digital payments ecosystem may be among the world’s most advanced, but millions of small businesses continue to struggle for access to formal finance, with only 14 per cent of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)…
Cooking from scratch shouldn’t mean standing for hours, especially in busy homes where we juggle work, kids, and heat. The trendy “sit and cook” ideas let you prep meals while seated, which helps save energy. Perfect for modern-day kitchens, these hacks use low stools, high counters, or clever tools to keep things comfy. They don’t…
There may be more insect species on Earth than has been estimated by scientists up to now. A recent research, which was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), suggests that the planet might be inhabited by 14.2 million to 20.3 million insects, a number three times higher than the…
The United States is weighing whether to expand the deployment of nuclear weapons to additional North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries. Currently, six European states host US nuclear-capable aircraft, but US officials have signaled openness to extend this arrangement. The discussions center on more nations hosting dual-capable aircraft able to deliver nuclear strikes, though no…
NEW DELHI: The political battle for Assam will enter its decisive stage with the counting of votes on Monday, determining whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term or the Congress stages a comeback after a high-voltage campaign centred on identity politics, welfare delivery and regional aspirations.A total of 722 candidates are in the…
Lauren Jackson (Special Arrangements) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: Women’s sport for years fought one battle above all else: Visibility.It demanded television coverage, sponsorship, bigger crowds and, most importantly, the right to be taken seriously. And across much of the sporting world, that battle has shifted.The Women’s Premier League has transformed the commercial landscape of women’s cricket…
NEW DELHI: Considering the strategic and economic benefits of Great Nicobar Islands (GNI) development projects, the greenfield airport approved by the Cabinet last November “is expected to be ready within five years and will be under the operational control of the Indian Navy,” defence sources have said.“The dual-use airport to be used for civilian and…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bowl first in IPL 2026 match vs Punjab Kings on Thursday in Dharamsala.Jasprit Bumrah became the 10th captain to lead Mumbai Indians, as their regular captain Hardik Pandya as well as stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav both were unavailable for the selection. MI…
IND A vs SL A Live Score: Tempers flared during last clash The previous match between these sides ended with scenes rarely witnessed in A-team cricket. After Sri Lanka A secured victory in the Super Over, tensions spilled onto the field. Vishen Halambage and Wanuja Sahan were seen exchanging words with departing Indian batters. Visuals…
Referee Omar Artan, center, of Somalia, is confronted by players after calling a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final soccer match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first official from his country to…