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US retains top spot in India’s LPG imports as Gulf dependence eases

US retains top spot in India’s LPG imports as Gulf dependence eases

According to data from commodity analytics firm Kpler, India imported 773.78 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of LPG from the US in June, marking a 19.4 per cent increase from May. Overall, India’s LPG imports rose 3 per cent during the month to 1,191 TMT, compared with 1,155 TMT in May. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

RBI retains repo rate at 5.25%, maintains ‘neutral’ stance | Business News

RBI retains repo rate at 5.25%, maintains ‘neutral’ stance | Business News

1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 10:07 AM IST The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the repo rate at 5.25%, with a ‘neutral’ stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank remains confident in absorbing shocks from the war in West Asia. In February 2026, the repo rate remained unchanged at 5.25%, with a ‘neutral’ stance. (This is a developing story) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

While Iran retains its most powerful bargaining chip, Netanyahu takes aim at Mojtaba Khamenei

While Iran retains its most powerful bargaining chip, Netanyahu takes aim at Mojtaba Khamenei

Published on Jun 03, 2026 02:14 pm IST Israel-Iran tensions are heating up again after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a fresh warning to Iran’s leadership, claiming the regime has been weakened and will ultimately fall. The remarks came during the farewell ceremony for outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, who also argued that Israel should continue pressuring Tehran.   Home / Videos / While Iran retains its most powerful bargaining chip, Netanyahu takes aim at Mojtaba Khamenei Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot in latest ICC Test bowlers’ rankings | Cricket News

Jasprit Bumrah retains top spot in latest ICC Test bowlers’ rankings | Cricket News

3 min readMay 13, 2026 04:49 PM IST Express pacer Jasprit Bumrah might not be having the best of times in the ongoing Indian premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians already out of playoffs contention, but in the recently released ICC Test rankings, he maintained his spot as the No.1 bowler. Bumrah leads the charts with 879 points while the next best Indian is Mohammed Siraj placed 12th. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav are currently placed 14th and 15th respectively. In the batters’ rankings, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are placed 8th and 9th. Jaiswal has 750 points and Gill, who has climbed a spot, has accumulated 730 points. Former England Test skipper Joe Root leads the charts with 880 points while teammate Harry Brook is second in the list followed by Travis Head and Steve Smith respectively. In the bowlers’ list, Australia’s Mitchell Starc and Test captain Pat Cummins have gained to spot to second and fourth place respectively, while New Zealand’s Matt Henry also leapfrogged to third spot. On Monday, India had retained …

Top Pradeep Ranganathan grossers at Tamil Box Office: Dragon retains No 1 spot, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) turns actor’s first flop

Top Pradeep Ranganathan grossers at Tamil Box Office: Dragon retains No 1 spot, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) turns actor’s first flop

Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest film, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), couldn’t impress the audience as much as his previous films. The sci-fi comedy drama collected just Rs. 23.25 crore in its first week at the Tamil Nadu box office. It has seen severe drops on its weekdays, which suggests a short journey ahead. Based on the current trends, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) is heading to wind up its entire theatrical run under Rs. 30 crore gross in its home turf. That will not be only Pradee Ranganathan’s lowest earner but also his first flop after three back-to-back successful ventures.  Coming to the highest-grossing Pradeep Ranganathan movies in Tamil Nadu, Dragon took the No. 1 spot with phenomenal Rs. 78.50 crore in box-office collections. It was a blockbuster, thanks to its superb run. The second spot belongs to his debut feature film, Love Today, which grossed around Rs. 57 crore in Tamil Nadu.  Dude, which was released on Diwali 2025, had also done a promising business of around Rs. 56.50 crore in its home state. His latest release, LIK, …

Centre retains 4 per cent inflation target for next five years till 2031

Centre retains 4 per cent inflation target for next five years till 2031

The Central Government has maintained the retail inflation target at four per cent for the five-year period starting April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2031. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the upper tolerance level remains at six per cent while the lower limit is set at two per cent. The Department of Economic Affairs, under the Ministry of Finance, issued the official notification on March 25, 2026. The order states that “in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45ZA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934), the Central Government, in consultation with the Bank, hereby notifies the inflation target” for the specified period. The document clarifies the parameters as “Inflation Target: Four per cent. Upper tolerance level: Six per cent. Lower tolerance level: Two per cent.” This decision ensures the mandate for the Reserve Bank of India remains unchanged as the country enters the new fiscal cycle. The latest extension mirrors the policy architecture India adopted in 2016 when it transitioned to a formal …

Smriti Mandhana retains top spot in women’s ODI rankings | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana retains top spot in women’s ODI rankings | Cricket News

3 min readMar 10, 2026 10:20 PM IST Swashbuckling Indian batter Smriti Mandhana retained the top spot in the latest women’s ODI batting ranking released here on Tuesday. Mandhana was joined by her captain Harmanpreet Kaur who remained static on eighth spot. However, Jemimah Rodrigues dropped a rung to 12th after India lost the three-match ODI series 0-3 against Australia. A host of New Zealand’s best white-ball stars have been the big winners on the latest update. The White Ferns have been in superb form at home having opened up an unassailable 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series and it’s no surprise that new skipper Melie Kerr is leading the way with both bat and ball. Kerr collected four wickets in the opening match of the series and then backed that up with a magnificent seven-wicket haul during the second contest in Dunedin when she became just the seventh player overall to collect seven wickets or more in a women’s ODI. That effort saw Kerr jump five places to 11th overall on …

Smriti Mandhana retains No.1 spot in ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings

Smriti Mandhana retains No.1 spot in ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana has retained the No.1 position in the latest International Cricket Council Women’s ODI batting rankings, continuing her strong run as the world’s top batter in the format. Mandhana remains the highest-ranked Indian in the list and has maintained her consistency at the top through strong performances. Her position reflects India’s continued presence among the elite batting ranks in women’s ODI cricket. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur also maintained her position in the rankings, remaining eighth on the list. However, Jemimah Rodrigues slipped one place to 12th following India’s recent 0-3 ODI series defeat against Australia. Elsewhere in the rankings, New Zealand players made notable gains after strong performances in their ongoing home ODI series against Zimbabwe. White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr climbed five places to 11th in the ODI bowling rankings after an outstanding run with the ball, including a seven-wicket haul in Dunedin. Kerr also moved up to fifth in the ODI all-rounders’ rankings. Among batters, Brooke Halliday surged eight places to 11th after scoring an unbeaten 157 in the opening …

Khan Market retains crown as India’s costliest high-street, rent up 8%: Report

Khan Market retains crown as India’s costliest high-street, rent up 8%: Report

New Delhi: The upscale Khan Market area in south Delhi remains the most expensive high-street location in terms of rent for retail spaces in India, with an 8% rise recorded in October – December 2025, as comparedto the same period in 2024, as per a report released by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. The monthly rent in Khan Market stands at ₹1,700-1,800 per square foot during the October to December 2025 period (HT) The monthly rent in Khan Market stands at ₹1,700-1,800 per square foot during the October to December 2025 period, while other major markets across Delhi-NCR also saw a rise in rents by 2-14%. At Connaught Place (inner circle), the monthly rent rose 4% to ₹1,150 – 1,250 per square foot. Main street rentals in Galleria Market (Gurugram) recorded the highest 14% growth at ₹1,150-1,250 per square foot a month. The report adds that the monthly rental at north Delhi’s Kamla Nagar market rose 11% to ₹480–510 per square foot, while the Greater Kailash 1, M Block market witnessed a 5% increase …

Salima Tete retains captaincy for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers as returning head coach Sjoerd Marijne names his first squad | Hockey News

Salima Tete retains captaincy for FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers as returning head coach Sjoerd Marijne names his first squad | Hockey News

Salima Tete will continue to lead the Indian women’s hockey team as Hockey India on Sunday announced a 20-member squad for the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers to be held in Hyderabad from 8 to 14 March, the last chance to qualify for the marquee tournament later this year. This will be Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne’s first official assignment after being reappointed as head coach. A couple of notable absentees from the squad are former captain Savita Punia and forward Deepika. The Indian Express understands Savita made herself unavailable for personal reasons while drag-flicker Deepika, who missed the Asia Cup last year due to an injury, is in rehab and hasn’t made the cut to the main squad. india finished second at the Women’s Asia Cup after losing to China in the final and missed out on automatic qualification to the World Cup. Hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria will be competing for three qualification spots at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 set to be held in August. The …