Engineer Rashid’s influence diminishing as NC dominates J&K polls

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MUMBAI: A study by Paisabazaar reveals that the average age of first-time credit borrowers in India has decreased by 21 years across three generations, with individuals born in the 1990s starting to borrow at age 25-28, primarily through unsecured loans. This shift from the past, where borrowing typically began at age 47 for those born in the 1960s, reflects increased accessibility to credit due to higher disposable incomes and technological advancements, such as the Jan...

President Donald Trump announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will temporarily serve as National Security Advisor after removing Mike Waltz from the position, although Waltz remains in the administration. Trump also nominated Waltz to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, highlighting his dedication to the nation's interests. Reports confirmed that both Waltz and his deputy were dismissed from the National Security Council, with further staff changes expected as Trump prepares to...

NEW DELHI: Dilip Ghosh, a senior leader of the Bengal BJP, has sparked controversy by attending the inauguration of the Jagannath Dham temple in Digha and meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, leading to accusations of betrayal from party members, including Swapan Dasgupta. While Ghosh defended his actions as a personal choice and embraced the government’s invitation, Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar distanced the party from Ghosh's visit, emphasizing a collective decision to protest recent...

Shikhar Dhawan, the former Indian cricket star, is in the news for his new relationship with Sophie Shine, an Irish professional based in Abu Dhabi, following his highly publicized divorce. The relationship gained attention after Sophie shared a photo of them together on Instagram, sparking speculation among fans and media, especially after their public appearances at events like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Sophie, a marketing graduate and Product Consultant, reportedly met Dhawan in Dubai,...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the Indian government's decision to include caste enumeration in the national census while criticizing the BJP and RSS for their historical opposition to reservation policies. He accused the BJP of attempting to mislead the public regarding Congress's stance on the caste census and emphasized the party's long-standing demand for such an enumeration. The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs, led by Prime Minister Modi, made this decision, although a date for...