Inflation watch: Numbers to be lower than RBI projections; why SBI expects softer prices

Inflation watch: Numbers to be lower than RBI projections; why SBI expects softer prices

Inflation in FY26 and FY27 is expected to remain far below the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) estimates, according to a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI).The report cited several factors that will help to soothe price pressures, including a strong monsoon, higher kharif crop sowing, healthy reservoir levels, ample foodgrain stocks,…

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Irani Cup Day 1: Atharva Taide’s ton, Yash Rathod’s 91 rescue Vidarbha to 280/5 against Rest of India | Cricket News

Irani Cup Day 1: Atharva Taide’s ton, Yash Rathod’s 91 rescue Vidarbha to 280/5 against Rest of India | Cricket News

Atharva Taide (PTI Photo) Nagpur:Atharva Taide had barely taken guard on Wednesday morning when the first murmur of dismissal rang out. At 9.29am, Akash Deep’s opening delivery – a length ball that straightened just enough – kissed past the edge and pegged back his off stump. Rest of India (ROI) had got what seemed like…

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Stanford releases list of top 2% scientists in the world: How many Indians made it to the prestigious ranking |

Stanford releases list of top 2% scientists in the world: How many Indians made it to the prestigious ranking |

Stanford University, in collaboration with Elsevier, has released its highly anticipated annual list of the world’s top 2% scientists, highlighting the most influential researchers across various scientific domains. The ranking evaluates over 230,000 scientists globally based on a composite citation impact score derived from comprehensive bibliometric data spanning decades. This prestigious list recognizes researchers whose…

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‘Could have done better’: Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Jewish New Yorkers for Covid-19 lockdown rules; ‘those decisions caused pain’

‘Could have done better’: Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Jewish New Yorkers for Covid-19 lockdown rules; ‘those decisions caused pain’

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued an apology to Jewish New Yorkers for the Covid-19 lockdown measures he implemented five years ago, which prohibited large gatherings, closed schools, and disrupted religious observances.The apology comes hours before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and as Cuomo seeks a political comeback with a mayoral…

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Buffett nears  billion deal to buy OxyChem

Buffett nears $10 billion deal to buy OxyChem

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is nearing a deal to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s petrochemical business for about $10 billion, a person familiar with the matter said. It would be Berkshire’s largest deal since its acquisition of Alleghany in 2022 for $13.7 billion. Representatives for Occidental and Berkshire didn’t reply to messages seeking comment. Wall Street Journal…

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Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain stun Barcelona; Manchester City held by Monaco | Football News

Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain stun Barcelona; Manchester City held by Monaco | Football News

Paris Saint-Germain (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) PARIS: Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland’s double.Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Arsenal and Newcastle United, as Napoli and…

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope spots Earendel, the most distant star in the universe |

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope spots Earendel, the most distant star in the universe |

Astronomers continue to expand humanity’s cosmic horizons. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has confirmed and built upon the Hubble Space Telescope’s groundbreaking discovery of Earendel, the most distant star ever observed. This extraordinary star shines just one billion years after the Big Bang, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. Studying Earendel provides…

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‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

‘President likes to have a little fun’: JD Vance defends Donald Trump’s AI-generated video of Hakeem Jeffries; calls it a ‘joke’

JD Vance (AP), Hakeem Jeffries (realDonaldTrump) Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday dismissed criticism over AI-generated videos shared by President Donald Trump that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero. Vance characterized the videos as a “joke”, rejecting accusations from Democrats that the posts were offensive.“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking and…

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In major reforms, RBI expands credit for companies; limits on loansagainst shares hiked 5x to Rs 1cr

In major reforms, RBI expands credit for companies; limits on loansagainst shares hiked 5x to Rs 1cr

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India unveiled on Wednesday its most comprehensive reforms in over a decade, aimed at countering US-driven headwinds and expanding credit to companies, while deepening capital market activity. Banks can now finance mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs more freely, while limits on loans against shares and listed debt securities have been raised.Central…

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Shocking! ILT20 2025 Auction: Ravichandran Ashwin goes unsold | Cricket News

Shocking! ILT20 2025 Auction: Ravichandran Ashwin goes unsold | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went unsold at the ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai, despite entering the bidding with a base price of USD 120,000. The 38-year-old veteran’s snub took many by surprise, given his stellar career as one of India’s most successful match-winners.Ashwin had registered for the…

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