Brace for price rise after fuel hike; inflation may increase 10-25 bps, RBI likely to reassess projections for yr

NEW DELHI: The increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel is expected to drive headline inflation print by 10-25 basis points (bps) in the coming months, with analysts cautioning that cascading impact of higher fuel costs could force RBI to reassess its inflation projections for the year.Several companies, which were holding on to price…

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Ex-merchant navy captain ‘sold’ youths from UP to cyber slavery hubs in Cambodia, Laos; held

AGRA: A 35-year-old ex-merchant navy captain accused of running a cyber slavery racket that trafficked Indian youths to Cambodia on the pretext of overseas jobs was arrested by a cyber crime team, police said on Friday. Accused Nagesh Kumar alias ‘Captain Chauhan’ of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, was held in Chandigarh and brought to Agra…

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Major guns down JCO during firing practice at Maharashtra’s Pulgaon base

Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon (File Photo) NAGPUR: A commissioned officer in the army, Major Manan Tiwari, posted at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon, 100km off Nagpur, in Wardha district, shot his junior in the eye from close range with a 5.56mm INSAS assault rifle during an early morning practice firing session at…

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Adanis set to settle US fraud case with $18m payment

NEW DELHI: Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, executive director of Adani Green, are set to settle a civil fraud case in the US by paying combined penalties of $18 million.Gautam Adani will pay a penalty of $6 million, and Sagar $12 million, to end the lawsuit filed by the US Securities…

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Trump on why Taiwan remains a ‘difficult’ issue for US

US President Donald Trump has raised fresh questions over Washington’s long-standing support for Taiwan, describing the island as “a little bit of a difficult problem” because of China’s geographical and military advantage.“When you look at the odds, China is a very, very powerful, big country. That’s a very small island. Think of it; it’s 59…

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Taylor Swift fans accuse Joe Alwyn of riding her fame as Travis Kelce wedding speculation reaches new heights

Taylor Swift fans sparked fresh online drama after old Joe Alwyn headlines resurfaced on X. One viral fan comment claimed Alwyn “wouldn’t have a dollar” without Swift’s support, triggering heated debate across social media. While some users defended the actor, many Swifties mocked his career struggles. The controversy comes as attention around Swift’s future with…

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No bail relief for Darshan, SC asks Karnataka to examine 60 key witnesses in 1 year

Kannada film actor Darshan NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Friday said Kannada film actor Darshan, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, is at liberty to approach the court for bail if there was no substantial progress in the trial in the next one year.A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi asked the Karnataka…

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Shaheen Afridi clashes with Pakistan captain in dressing room after shock Bangladesh defeat: Report

Shaheen Afridi and Shan Masood Pakistan’s crushing defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test has reportedly sparked serious dressing-room tension, with captain Shan Masood and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi involved in a heated exchange after the loss.Pakistan were bowled out for just 163 while chasing 268 in Dhaka, slipping to a 104-run defeat —…

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Almost 13-hour flight delay leaves SpiceJet’s Delhi-bound flyers stranded in Pune

PUNE: More than 100 passengers of SpiceJet’s Pune-Delhi morning flight (SG937) languished at the city airport almost the entire Friday after it was delayed by almost 13 hours.The flight was scheduled to depart Pune at 5.55am and arrive in Delhi at 8.30am. The flight was eventually airborne around 6.45pm and was expected to land in…

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Virat Kohli says he won’t stay where he must ‘prove worth’ amid ODI future debate

Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir Virat Kohli has said he does not want things to be “complicated” around his place in the Indian team and made it clear that if he is constantly made to prove his value, then that environment is “not meant” for him.Speaking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s podcast, Kohli said he still enjoys…

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