MSME loans shrink 88% in flagship govt scheme

Bank lending to first-time micro-entrepreneurs under PMEGP drops sharply due to rising NPAs, US tariffs, and tighter credit norms. Only 12,707 projects supported this fiscal year.

NY-NJ Port Authority Director Rick Cotton to Retire

Rick Cotton, executive director of Port Authority of NY & NJ, announces January retirement after transformative infrastructure projects including LaGuardia Airport overhaul. Read about his legacy.

EU-India January Summit Targets Major Trade Agreement

EU and India gear up for ambitious January summit to finalize free trade agreement and security partnership. Key sticking points remain on carbon tax and market access. Discover the strategic implications.

Odisha Crackdown on Illegal Land Encroachment Begins

Odisha government initiates massive anti-encroachment operation across Bhubaneswar and other cities to reclaim illegally occupied government land. Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against wealthy land sharks.

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