RBI pegs real GDP growth at 6.6 pc for FY27, inflation at 5.1 pc amid global disruptions

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday projected real GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.6 per cent -- with Q1 at 6.6 per cent; Q2 at 6.3 per cent; Q3 at 6.5 per cent; and Q4 at 6.8 per cent -- saying that prolonged global supply chain disruptions, volatility in global financial markets, and weather-related shocks continue to pose downside risks to the domestic growth outlook.

New Buddhist centre inaugurated in Hanoi, reinforcing India-Vietnam civilisational ties

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:47 AM

Hanoi, June 5 (IANS) In yet another significant step towards reinforcing civilisational ties between India and Vietnam, a new Buddhist centre was opened in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.

Munmun Dutta shares a sunny-day dilemma from her Norwegian holiday

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:42 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Popular television actress Munmun Dutta, known for playing Babitaji in the sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has shared a peek into her Norwegian getaway, along with a confession about her struggle with the sunny weather.

Yellow alert in Delhi-NCR: Thunderstorms, rain likely; pleasant weather expected tomorrow

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued a yellow alert for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for Friday. According to the department, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall are likely throughout the day.

‘Devon Ke Dev Mahadev’ fame Sonarika Bhadoria celebrates 6 months of motherhood

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:34 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress Sonarika Bhadoria has shared an emotional glimpse into her journey as she celebrates six months of motherhood.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 pc, maintains ‘Neutral’ stance

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:34 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, in line with the expectations from economists.

Simbu: My circadian rhythm is officially confused!

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:33 AM

Chennai, June 5 (IANS) Disclosing that he has been shooting continuously for over two months at night for director Vetrimaran's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Arasan', actor Silambarasan, better known as Simbu, has now remarked in a lighthearted manner that the gruelling schedule has left his circadian rhythm "officially confused".

Centre to release FY26 GDP data today

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The government is set to release India’s January-March quarter GDP figures for FY26 along with the full-year growth numbers on Friday, with economists expecting the economy to expand at a slower pace than earlier estimates amid global uncertainties and external risks.

Ananya Panday has revealed her ‘summer obsession’

IANS | June 5, 2026 10:28 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has shared a glimpse of her current fashion favourites, revealing that toe rings and the colour blue have become her go-to summer obsessions.

Paramvir Cheema recollects selling off his phone after falling victim to a pyramid scheme

Akshay Acharya | June 5, 2026 10:27 AM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actor Paramvir Cheema, who is receiving a lot of positive response to his work in his recently released streaming show ‘The Pyramid Scheme’, once had to sell off his phone after he fell prey to one of the pyramid schemes.