India's retail inflation edges up to 3.4 per cent in March

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) India's inflation rate, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, edged up to 3.4 per cent in March compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

FMCG stocks turn defensive play amid oil spike, geopolitical risks: Analysts

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:20 PM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) stocks or consumer staples shares are 'well positioned' for investors amid rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions, even as the near-term outlook for the sector has weakened, analysts said in a report released on Monday.

New era is beginning with Women's Reservation Bill: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday that the Women's Reservation Bill marks the beginning of a new era. She added that it has taken decades of progress for women in the country to reach this stage, evolving from the ideals of "Beti Bachao" and "Beti Padhao" to now moving towards "Beti Badhao".

Women leaders call 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' a long-awaited victory

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) As Parliament is set to reconvene to take up the Women's Reservation Bill, also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, women leaders across the political spectrum said on Monday that its passage would mark the culmination of a decades-long struggle for equal representation.

Over 2,600 registers for Ayushman Bharat Hackathon; last day to apply today

IANS | April 13, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The National Health Authority (NHA) has received over 2,600 registrations so far for the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) Auto-Adjudication Hackathon 2026, aimed at driving digital innovation in health claims processing, the government said on Monday.