Indian consumers may soon feel the pinch a little harder.Your budget could be heading for a price hike, even if the warning signs haven’t fully reached the grocery bill yet. Global analytics firm Crisil has flagged that a sharp surge in wholesale inflation may soon enter everyday household expenses, and today’s relatively soft retail inflation…
The White House believes a possible agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict could still take several days, with senior US officials warning that negotiations remain incomplete and the deal could still collapse, according to reports by Axios and Iranian media outlets.A senior US official told Axios that the proposed agreement still requires approval…
Hindu protest escalates in Bangladesh over desecration of Lord Ram’s photograph Tensions and protests have escalated across Bangladesh after the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram during a demonstration by Islamist groups opposing the construction of a giant statue of the Hindu deity in Gaibandha district. Thousands of Hindus took to the streets…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during a roadshow, in Gangtok, Sikkim. (PMO via PTI Photo) KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his party’s Bengal campaign on Monday with an ear to the ground and his eyes fixed on the “historic change” that he predicted would unravel on May 4, with him back soon after…
A new University at Buffalo study has found that smoke from Canadian wildfires may have made many bird species harder to spot in New York State during the 2021–2023 breeding seasons. Researchers linked higher levels of wildfire-related PM2.5 air pollution with fewer sightings of 40 bird species. They say the birds may have changed their…
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger brother Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger step brother Prateek Yadav, describing him as…
The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill KOLKATA: The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, paving the way for stricter action against organised anti-social activities, including provisions for preventive detention, property seizure…
Krunal Pandya celebrates after taking the wicket of Jos Buttler. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowlers produced a clinical performance in the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, but one moment stood above the rest — Krunal Pandya‘s clever dismissal of Jos Buttler that even earned praise from batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.After…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina.(AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes to the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three…
A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21 A blistering early‑summer heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, as nations from France to Poland smashed temperature records and public services strained…