Kisan Credit Card a lifeline for millions of farmers; Rs 5.7 lakh crore sanctioned under scheme: FM Sitharaman

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has emerged as a crucial support system for India’s farming community, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, highlighting its role in ensuring timely and affordable institutional credit for farmers. Sharing a post on X, the Finance Minister’s office called KCC a “lifeline for millions of farmers” under the…

Pakistan, Saudi agree to elevate strategic partnership

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to further elevate their strategic partnership during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the country. Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening the multi-faceted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, The Express Tribune reported. An official statement said the decision to…

Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change

Actor and activist Arnold Schwarzenegger has told the BBC people should “stop whining” about US President Donald Trump’s approach to climate change. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg at the Austrian World Summit, organised by the Schwarzenegger’s Climate Initiative, he said the president was not a barrier to change. Beyond the climate, Schwarzenegger, a Republican who endorsed…

Think. Over the week

The big 50 bps rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India’s MPC was the major topic analysed in the Editorial section. The Editorial welcomed RBI’s generous rate cut to support growth. The other topics commented upon in the Editorial section included the proposed norms for gold loan rules, which were welcomed, and the tragic…