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Middle-income families dreaming of homeownership can find relief through the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) under PMAY-Urban. Launched in 2017, it offers interest subsidies on home loans for eligible households earning between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 18 lakh annually. The scheme aims to make housing more affordable by reducing EMIs.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns of US weaknesses in defense and supply chains. He announces a ten-year, $1.5 trillion initiative to invest in critical sectors. This plan targets advanced manufacturing, defense, energy, frontier technologies, and pharmaceuticals. Investors are watching closely as economic strength and national security become increasingly linked.

India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.

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A decades-old investigation into drug lord Iqbal Memon alias Mirchi's assets has unearthed a complex web of transactions. The Enforcement Directorate is probing the illegal takeover and sale of prime Mumbai real estate, leading to arrests of associates and businessmen. Documents revealed Mirchi's transnational operations and family disputes that may have led to the leak of sensitive information.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are unlikely to rise too much unless crude oil prices come down for a longer term duration, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

President Trump is leading a delegation of top American CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to Beijing for high-stakes trade talks. The visit aims to secure massive deals, with a potential blockbuster order for Boeing aircraft being a key focus. Notably absent is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the trip prioritizes agriculture and commercial aviation over high-end semiconductors.

NEET-UG was supposed to be fixed after the 2024 leak. Two official reports had already laid out where the system could break again

NAREDCO Delhi's meet focused on the "TOD – Changing Delhi’s Skyline" policy, highlighting its potential for massive urban redevelopment around metro corridors. Experts discussed how this policy, with enhanced FAR norms and streamlined approvals, can boost housing supply, affordability, and create connected, sustainable urban communities, transforming Delhi's future growth.

Anthropic's paper outlines two scenarios for US-China AI leadership by 2028. In one, the US maintains its compute advantage through tightened export controls, leading to democratic AI norms. The other sees China overtaking the US if policymakers fail to act, resulting in authoritarian AI dominance.

MCM chief Pradeep Singh asked engineering officials to conduct surveys and identify ways to collect and store rainwater across the municipal area

NITI Aayog has released a roadmap to reform urban governance in India's million-plus cities, aiming to address issues like delayed building approvals and irregular civic services. The plan proposes directly elected mayors and integrated city authorities to enhance accountability and improve urban living for residents and homebuyers.

Meta's $2 billion AI acquisition of Manus AI has been blocked by China, citing national security and technology transfer concerns. Chinese regulators reviewed the deal, restricted Manus founders from leaving the country, and ultimately ordered the companies to cancel the transaction. This move highlights escalating US-China tensions over advanced AI technology and offshore structures.

Officials found a document written to family members hours before the attack and multiple social media posts indicating the gunman’s opposition to Trump’s policies

US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies boosting domestic production and easing regulations. Sanctions on rivals and geopolitical events like the Hormuz crisis engineer demand for American exports, impacting nations like India and reshaping global energy markets.

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate's raid on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal as election preparation for Punjab. The ED action occurred shortly after Mittal was appointed deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal just days after his appointment as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House. This action follows a recent leadership reshuffle within the AAP's Rajya Sabha contingent, where Mittal replaced Raghav Chadha. Mittal, the founder of Lovely Professional University, entered politics in 2022.