RBI projects India’s inflation at 4.6 pc for 2026-27 amid robust Rabi crop

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:29 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected the country’s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2026-27 at 4.6 per cent as the near-term food supply prospects have been boosted by a robust Rabi crop which provides some comfort amid rising oil prices in the international market due to the Iran war.

Allu Arjun's first look of ‘Raaka’ with Atlee unveiled

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:28 AM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) On superstar Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday on Wednesday, the makers of his next, which was tentatively titled as #AA22xA6, revealed that the film has been christened “Raaka” and even shared the first look of the actor from the upcoming movie.

Now, Congress finds fault with India's diplomacy in US-Iran ceasefire deal

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Centre’s foreign policy in the wake of the two-week ceasefire agreement involving the US, Israel and Iran in West Asia, arguing that Pakistan’s reported role "undermines” India’s long-standing strategy of diplomatically isolating Islamabad over terrorism.

'Superpowers like US, Israel bow before Iran': Shia leaders after ceasefire

IANS | April 8, 2026 11:11 AM

Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, and Tehran indicated its willingness to reopen the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible easing of tensions, Shia leaders on Wednesday claimed that global powers like the United States and Israel have been forced to step back.