Veg, non-veg thali costs rise in April as tomato, LPG prices spike: Crisil

IANS | May 10, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis at home increased 2 per cent year-on-year in April, mainly due to a sharp rise in tomato prices and higher cooking fuel costs, according to the latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report released by Crisil Intelligence.

FairPoint: Why Mamata Banerjee’s defeat resonated beyond India

Deepika Bhan | May 10, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There was something unusual about the reaction to the Assembly election results this time. State elections in India routinely produce celebrations, accusations, posturing and political drama. But the outcome in West Bengal travelled far beyond India's borders.

India, Australia deepen maritime, defence cooperation: Report

IANS | May 10, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Australia and India have reaffirmed their rapidly expanding strategic and defence partnership, with both countries committing to deeper military cooperation, enhanced maritime security coordination and stronger defence industry engagement, according to a report.

India, South Africa cement scientific ties with focus on astronomy

IANS | May 10, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to South Africa, Prabhat Kumar, formally handed over a banner of India’s Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) to the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) during a ceremony at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town to mark further strengthening of the long-standing scientific collaboration between the two countries, according to media reports

SC office condemns fake social media quotes attributed to CJI Surya Kant

IANS | May 10, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the circulation of fabricated social media posts falsely attributing remarks to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, terming the act as "malicious", "mischievous", and an attack on public trust in the judiciary.