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New PMAY-U 2.0 guidelines offer a 4% interest subsidy on housing loans up to Rs 8 lakh for urban poor and middle-class families. Aiming to support one crore families by 2029, the scheme also includes provisions for women-led ownership and affordable rental housing, enhancing urban living standards and access to homes.

In the financial landscape of Bihar, a remarkable milestone was reached as the credit-deposit ratio soared past 60.21% in FY 2025-26, reflecting vigorous economic growth and a surge in citizen confidence. This impressive jump from 44.09% in 2018-19 particularly supports vital areas such as agriculture and MSMEs.

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In a small, underdeveloped village in Bihar, 27-year-old Deepak Chaudhary transformed his unemployment during the pandemic into a flourishing business that produces delectable corn chips. With an investment of Rs35 lakh, his enterprise not only provides jobs for 28 locals, predominantly women, but also distributes its products throughout Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Single Gen Z women are leading home purchases, outnumbering their male counterparts significantly, even as overall first-time buying dips. Despite financial hurdles like lower earnings and student debt, these young women are achieving homeownership, often through diligent saving and family support. This trend reflects a broader pattern of single women outpacing single men in the housing market over decades.

Principal Secretary PK Mishra cautioned financial systems against excessive speculation and market instability, emphasizing their connection to the real economy and citizens' lives. He highlighted India's digital public infrastructure, including the JAM trinity and UPI, as transformative forces for financial inclusion and credit access, particularly for underserved populations.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, two women are said to have lost their lives in separate incidents near the Danapur police station, with families alleging dowry-related murders. Early investigations indicate that ongoing tensions around personal loans and dowry expectations may have sparked these tragic confrontations.

Karnataka Youth Congress will protest at Raj Bhavan on May 21 over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding accountability from the Centre. Senior Congress leaders will join the march, supporting students affected by the controversy and urging no re-examination in unaffected states.

Komal Dyandew Gaikwad, a 25-year-old single mother, drives an autorickshaw for nearly 16 hours daily in Kalyan to support her three-year-old daughter, Tejaswi. Her daughter accompanies her in a specially made seat, as Komal works tirelessly to ensure Tejaswi receives an education and achieves her dream of becoming an IPS officer.

The JMM has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead by example on austerity before advising the public, suggesting he postpone foreign trips and suspend roadshows. The party also called for an end to corporate loan waivers and a ban on ministerial convoys, advocating for support to domestic industries and farmers.