India's overall bank credit has soared past ₹200 lakh crore for the first time, hitting ₹203.2 lakh crore by December 2025. Unsecured loans and credit card debt are driving this unprecedented growth, with year-on-year credit expansion nearly doubling.
As Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Jerome Powell, the Fed's lavish $432 million HQ renovation sparks controversy. Explore the clash and the costly rebuild.
On Shibu Soren's 82nd birthday, CM Hemant Soren interacted with GSCC beneficiaries, launched a new dashboard & AI chatbot, and urged youth to pursue higher education for Jharkhand's development.
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, a 24-year-old MS student from Guntur, vanished during a solo trip to Alaska. Last contact was Dec 30. Friends and police are searching. Read for details and updates.
A 23-year-old dental student in Bengaluru was found dead at her Chandapura home. A suicide note was recovered, while classmates allege harassment by college staff. If you need support, call Tele-Manas: 14416.
US federal agents shot two individuals in Portland, police report. Details emerge about the confrontation and ongoing investigation. Read the full story.
A 21-year-old BTech student at Vignan Deemed University died after setting himself on fire in a campus bathroom. Police are investigating the tragic incident, ruling out academic pressure and love failure. Read the full report.
The US Education Department is restarting wage garnishment for federal student loan defaulters, ending pandemic relief. Borrowers risk losing 15% of income. Know your rights and options.
Hari Karasani, an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, is missing in Alaska after last being seen on December 31. Alaska State Troopers seek information. Read for details and updates.
Federal Bank closes online registration for Office Assistant Recruitment 2026 tomorrow, Jan 8. Check eligibility, salary up to ₹37,815, and apply now!
Analysis reveals state capital expenditure doubled to Rs 8.4 trillion in 5 years, driven by central loans & borrowing flexibility. The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will be crucial for future spending space. Read more.
A 27-year-old Ayurveda student, Shailendra Kumar, died by suicide in his Kanpur hostel room. Police cite exam failure stress as a key factor. Read the full report.
Maharashtra government announces stamp duty waiver on agricultural loan documents up to Rs 2 lakh from Jan 1, 2026. Aims to ease financial burden on lakhs of farmers. Read more.
Hruthik Reddy, a 22-year-old engineering student from Telangana, died after jumping from his apartment during a fire in Germany. His family appeals for help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
Gold loans in India surge 125% YoY, contributing 12% of new bank credit. Discover how rising gold prices and a shift to secured lending are reshaping the banking sector's portfolio.
A new study shows an 87% success rate for discharging student loans via bankruptcy, debunking a persistent myth. Learn how policy changes have made this path more accessible for millions of borrowers.
A final-year B.Tech student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide in his hostel room. Police recovered a note from the scene. Details inside.
The Trump administration will resume aggressive collection on defaulted federal student loans, including wage garnishment, starting January 2024, ending pandemic-era protections. Millions of borrowers are affected.
The 2026 US federal holiday calendar is out! Discover the 11 official holidays, find out which ones create long weekends, and start planning your travel and time off. Get all key dates here.
The Trump administration will restart wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans from January 7, 2025, ending the pandemic-era pause. Millions remain in default.
Public sector banks are reclaiming market share from private lenders in personal, home, and auto loans, driven by aggressive strategies and improved asset quality. Discover the key drivers behind this shift.
President Trump signs an executive order giving US federal employees a four-day Christmas break, a move that contrasts his past criticism of public holidays. Read the details and implications.
The body of BDS student Anugrah from Rajasthan was recovered from a Ludhiana canal four days after he went missing. Police await postmortem report.
Fintech app SalaryOnTime reports a massive 200% growth in installs, driven by its instant, paperless loan services. Discover how it's changing financial access for India's workforce.
An 18-year-old Class XI student, Ayesha Kumari, died by suicide in her Raidih rented house. Police are investigating the incident. Read the full details here.
Many US student loan borrowers pay more than needed due to lack of awareness about federal relief programs like IDR and PSLF. Learn how to reduce payments or get debt forgiven.
New US student loan rules impose a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap for nursing students, while medical students get $200,000. Healthcare groups warn this could worsen staff shortages and inequity. Details inside.
A 17-year-old student in Thanjavur declared brain dead after assault by classmates. Police detain 15 juveniles as tensions rise. Details on the tragic school violence incident.
An Indian student from Andhra Pradesh died in a house fire in the US. His family seeks financial help to bring his body home. Read the full story.
A US appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump could legally remove two Democratic members from federal labour boards in 2017. The decision has significant implications for the balance of power in US federal agencies. Read more for detail