March CPI inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of March 2026 rose marginally to 3.40%, up from 3.21% in February. The annual inflation rate, measured by the All India Consumer Price Index with base year 2024, stood at 3.40% (provisional) in March 2026 compared to March 2025. Rural inflation was recorded…
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya, right, and Jasprit Bumrah. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s wait to open his account this season is now beginning to hurt Mumbai India’s campaign in IPL 2026.The 31-year-old premier pacer’s barren run stayed intact against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, as he went for 0-35…
At Dacoit’s success meet, Nag Ashwin praised Mrunal Thakur’s acting, comparing her to Madhubala-Smita Patil era and urging better roles. The Shaneil Deo film stars Adivi Sesh, her, Anurag Kashyap; mixed reviews, ₹40cr in 3 days. Next: Kalki 2, her Hai Jawani… with Varun June 5. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin gave a heartfelt shoutout to Mrunal…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday escalated his attack on the All India Trinamool Congress, asserting that voters in West Bengal would “reply to bombs and bullets with votes” and bring the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in the Assembly elections.“The goons of TMC will no longer be able to terrorise the people of…
Saudi Arabia is set to significantly scale back its oil supplies to China next month, with traders indicating that shipments could fall to nearly half of the volumes seen in April as the Middle East tensions continue to intensify and disrupt energy flow across the country.Chinese buyers are expected to receive around 20 million barrels…
Brett Lee with Asha Bhosle (Pic credit: Lee’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, recalling their unique musical collaboration following her passing at the age of 92.The unlikely partnership between Lee and Bhosle had captured widespread attention in 2007 with the release…
An amusing prank pulled by Akshay Kumar on Wamiqa Gabbi during the filming of ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has caught the attention of fans online, highlighting their delightful chemistry on set. Directed by Priyadarshan, this horror-comedy is generating excitement, with its engaging trailer and fascinating behind-the-scenes looks, hinting at a thrilling mix of comedy and intriguing suspense….
Representational AI photo NEW DELHI: In a swift, high-stakes operation, a donor heart was rushed 98 km from Rohtak to Delhi in just 85 minutes on Thursday, giving a 26-year-old man battling end-stage heart failure a second chance at life.The heart travelled through a green corridor from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of…
Global markets were rattled after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The immediate fallout was visible in Asian trading, where stocks in Japan and South Korea opened lower as investors reacted to the escalation. At the same time, crude oil prices surged sharply, with Brent and WTI jumping…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya makes an appeal against Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Royals Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night tasted a tad bit more sweeter for Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special outing against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his new…
