India’s retail inflation jumps to over one-year high at 3.48 per cent in April

India’s retail inflation rose to a more than one-year high of 3.48 per cent in April from 3.40 per cent in March, driven mainly by higher food prices, according to data released by ministry of statistics & programme implementation on Monday. Food inflation, measured by the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), also accelerated to 4.20…

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10 beautiful baby boy names inspired by ancient gods and their powerful meanings

Meaning: God of light, music, healing, and wisdom Apollo is one of the most admired gods in Greek mythology. He represents intelligence, creativity, truth, and balance. As the god of the sun, music, poetry, and healing, Apollo symbolises brightness and hope. It is an elegant name for parents who wish their son to grow into…

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‘Hormuz will remain closed until end of America’s evils’: Iran defiant as US continues strikes

His remarks came as the US reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the “end of America’s evils”. It further warned that other oil and gas export routes serving the interests of the US and its allies could also be shut.Iran has also ruled…

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‘A pillar of strength’: Shivakumar pens emotional note after Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka’s CM | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar issued his first public statement after caretaker Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigned from office, praising the veteran Congress leader’s contribution to the state and signalling continuity in the party’s leadership and governance approach.Shivakumar, widely seen as Siddaramaiah’s successor, described the outgoing chief minister’s political journey as “one of…

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2 states, 2 different rules for registration of doctors | India News

2 states, 2 different rules for registration of doctors NEW DELHI: Two states have come up with two different models when it comes to allowing doctors to practise in their jurisdiction. While Andhra Pradesh has facilitated interstate practice, Maharashtra has retained verification safeguards, reviving debate over a national registration framework for medical practitioners. On June…

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How a doctor continues to rock India without missing a beat | India News

Palash Sen’s basement studio at Greater Kailash II is an eclectic place. Deep Purple and Tagore are framed on the wall. Eric Clapton, Jane Austen and Wisden jostle in a small bookshelf while a synthesiser masquerades as a piano nearby. In these creative surroundings, the gym equipment looks sheepishly out of tune.The studio is called…

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IPL 2026: Will Hardik Pandya play today against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…

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OFFSIDE: A not-so-brief guide to the Round of 32 | Football News

Hello and welcome to another day of Offside. The group stages are done and dusted and now we get the business end of the tournament, the World Cup’s first-ever round of 32. And it has been a long ride so far as we’ve suffered through insane sleep deficit repetitive ads and some football. The calculations…

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Air India Layoffs: Middle East crisis: Air India says no layoffs planned, asks staff to cut discretionary spending

Air India has told employees that it does not anticipate layoffs despite mounting financial pressures linked to the Middle East conflict, while also directing teams to sharply reduce costs and suspend discretionary spending.During a townhall meeting on Friday, Air India chief human resources officer Ravindra Kumar GP assured staff that job cuts were not expected…

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MEA rejects Pakistan-backed Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty

NEW DELHI: India on Saturday once again rejected the constitution of the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, declaring the decision as ‘null and void.’External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India had never recognised the establishment of the court and would not accept any proceedings, awards or decisions issued by it.“The…

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