NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia, along with disruption in supply chains and higher oil prices may result in India’s growth being hit by 15-40 basis points (bps) next financial year (2026-27), with inflation too expected to accelerate if the tension persists for a few more weeks, economists said.Rajani Sinha, chief economist, CARE Ratings…
Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming dark…
File Pic: Harbhajan Singh during the Eden Gardens Test in 2001. The other day I was having a chat with Matthew Hayden in Goa. I asked him, “Why did you play that shot in the first innings at Eden Gardens?” It was in the second session on Day 1, he was batting on 97, and…
MUMBAI: Rating agency Moody’s Ratings and its Indian affiliate Icra said the West Asia conflict should have limited near-term impact on India’s banking system, though a prolonged oil spike could dent growth and lift inflation.Moody’s baseline view sees banking outlook stable and real GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27; credit/deposit growth broadly aligned, loan growth…
The chief ministership of Bihar was what he prized the most, changing sides without hesitation to remain in the hot seat. This allowed Nitish Kumar to remain at the pinnacle of power in Patna for 21 years, even as he earned the label of being a “Paltu Ram (turncoat)”. That is why it has baffled…
The Lotus Temple in New Delhi is known for its distinctive lotus-shaped design. Architect Fariborz Sahba designed the building using white marble petals arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Completed in 1986, the temple serves as a Baháʼí House of Worship open to people of all religions. Its peaceful atmosphere and striking design make it one…
Lakshya Sen (Pic Credit: All India Radio News’s X Handle) NEW DELHI: When Lakshya Sen left for the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2026, he carried the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders. The expectations were high after his remarkable run in 2022, when he reached the final of the prestigious tournament.The…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened flat in trade on Wednesday as Middle East tensions and US-Iran war continued to add uncertainty to global markets. While Nifty50 was above 24,250, BSE Sensex was near 78,300. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,284.90, up 23…
4 min readMar 11, 2026 07:48 AM IST First published on: Mar 11, 2026 at 07:48 AM IST Elections in West Bengal have been held in a minimum of five phases (2014 Lok Sabha polls) since 2011, going up to a mammoth eight-phase exercise in the Assembly elections five years ago. But this time around,…
Popular Instagram creator Arun Tupe, known as kon_aruntupe, passed away unexpectedly on March 10th in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. His sudden death, occurring just hours after posting a new reel and engaging with followers, has left his 1.7 lakh fans in shock. While the cause is under investigation, family members noted his struggle with epilepsy. There’s…