Retail inflation jumps to 4.38% in June, driven by food, jewellery prices; breaches RBI’s 4% target

Retail inflation crosses RBI target, at 4.38% India’s retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June, up from 3.93 per cent in May, as higher food prices pushed up the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to provisional data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.Food inflation, measured by…

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Same Soviet DNA, different fighters: How India’s Su-30MKI compares with China’s J-16

Su-30 MKI and J-16 fighter jets India’s Su-30MKI and China’s J-16 may fly under different flags today, but both trace their origins to the same Soviet-era Flanker family. Descended from the legendary Su-27, the two heavyweight fighters have evolved into the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force…

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‘Real’ TMC row: Mamata Banerjee cries foul over EC’s ‘stoic silence’, opposes more time for rebel camp | India News

Mamata Banerjee cries foul over EC’s ‘stoic silence’, opposes more time for rebel camp NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee has written to the Election Commission (EC), urging it not to grant any further time to the rival faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee in the dispute over the “real” TMC.In her letter, Mamata…

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‘Completely false and misleading’: Piyush Goyal rebuts report of India holding up US trade pact

NEW DELHI: Centre on Monday firmly rejected reports claiming that India was delaying an interim trade agreement with the United States, calling them “completely false, baseless and misleading” and asserting that negotiations between the two countries remain on track.The clarification came after a Reuters report claimed that India was unwilling to rush into a trade…

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ITR filing: 10 penalties taxpayers should not ignore – from late filing fee to under-reporting defaults

A late filing fee of Rs 5,000 is applicable if the income tax return is submitted after the due date specified under Section 139(1). (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: When filing your income tax return, full, accurate and timely reporting of your income and tax dues is important. Failure to file income tax returns…

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The Season of the long ball: Why FIFA World Cup 2026 is producing the most goals from outside the box in WC history | Football News

Outside the box goals goals soar to record high at World Cup 2026 In the 80th minute of Argentina’s final group game against Jordan, Lionel Messi, 39 years old, probably playing his last World Cup, entered as a substitute. He received the ball just outside the penalty area, paused for a fraction of a second,…

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India Bullet Train: India’s first bullet train launch timeline revealed; route, speed, stations and everything we know so far

We all would agree to the fact that bullet trains remain one of the most awaited railway projects in India. Good news is, the project has reached a significant milestone. The first section of the country’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor is expected to start phased passenger operations starting August 15, 2027. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor uses…

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India’s commerce portfolio: Imports outpace exports, trade deficit expands to $30.4 billion

India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion in June. Merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion during the month, while imports climbed sharply, driven by higher purchases of crude oil, electronics, machinery and precious metals, commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said during a press briefing…

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Watch: Russian live-fire exercise goes wrong as soldier loses control of machine gun

A video showing a Russian anti-aircraft gunner losing control of a powerful YakB-12.7 heavy machine gun during what appears to be a training exercise has gone viral.The footage shows the weapon suddenly spinning out of control after being fired, forcing nearby troops to dive for cover as rounds appeared to spray unpredictably across the range….

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Does your child sleep with an open mouth? Here’s what it could mean and when parents should be concerned |

Many parents have noticed their child sleeping with their mouth open. This habit is often brushed off as a cute and quirky habit. While occasional mouth breathing due to cold or allergies is harmless, persistent mouth breathing during sleep can sometimes be an early sign that a child is not breathing optimally. It may even…

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