Rain check! A dry economic switch may add to Indians' war-led shocksAs India braces for an expected below-average monsoon alongside the looming threat of El Niño, concerns mount over a potential inflation sp...
01 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
BJP’s Kerala strategy: Betting on select pockets to force a three-corner contestBJP Kerala Elections Strategies: Bharatiya Janata Party is intensifying its electoral push in Kerala. The party is focusing on select const...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Can Modi’s BJP crack Mamata Banerjee’s TMC stronghold in make-or-break Phase 2?West Bengal election 2026 is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stronghold. Over 3.22 crore voters will ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Bengal polls: Industrial distress, law and order key issues in North 24 Parganas' jute hubIndustrial distress and law and order concerns are key issues in North 24 Parganas assembly constituencies. The rivalry between Arjun Singh...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Bengal's southern fortress: 91 seats from 24 Parganas, Kolkata and Howrah may decide road to powerWest Bengal's upcoming elections hinge on the twin districts of North and South 24 Parganas. These areas, along with Kolkata and Howrah, fo...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Bengal polls: Tough TMC-ISF contest likely in Bhangar, Canning Purba seats amid violence fearsBhangar and Canning Purba constituencies are set for a heated electoral battle. The Trinamool Congress faces a strong challenge from the In...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Bengal turnout outpaces 2024 Lok Sabha pace in first six hoursWest Bengal's Assembly elections are witnessing strong voter participation, surpassing the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Polling is underway across...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Can Didi hold the fort against Modi and BJP’s push in battle for Bengal's soul?Bengal's electoral war begins with the first phase of voting. The BJP and TMC are locked in a fierce contest, trading accusations and makin...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
New chapter in Tamil Nadu's revolving-door politics as Vijay's TVK complicates DMK-AIADMK mathTamil Nadu's politics has seen a major shift. The DMK has gained significant ground, winning recent elections. The AIADMK has experienced a...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Border villages in WB's Murshidabad caught in whirlpool of infiltration politics, identity fearsIllegal immigration from Bangladesh dominates politics in Murshidabad's border areas. Parties debate infiltration, identity cards, and demo...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
BJP’s Kerala strategy: Local faces, development pitch & high-stakes bid to break the two-front political systemBJP Kerala Elections Strategies: The BJP is intensifying its election campaign in Kerala. The party focuses on specific constituencies and ...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
India’s March retail inflation quickens to 3.4% as US war on Iran disrupts global trade flowsIn March, India's retail inflation ticked up to 3.4%, influenced by escalating tensions in the Middle East that are affecting global oil su...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
India January CPI: FAQs on what has changedIndia's retail inflation reached 2.75% in January with a new Consumer Price Index series. The base year is now 2024. Food's weight has decr...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
MoSPI proposes new base years for IIP, GDP & CPIThe government plans to update the base years for key economic indicators. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Gross Domestic Prod...
07 Aug, 2025, 12.43 AM IST
Govt proposes 2022-23 as base year for GDP, IIP: MinisterThe government has proposed revising the base year for key economic indicators, setting 2022–23 as the new base year for GDP and IIP, and 2...
06 Aug, 2025, 06.41 PM IST
Tech to catch price trends in CPI revisionThe Indian government is updating its Consumer Price Index (CPI) by switching to digital data collection and revising the base year to 2024...
06 Dec, 2024, 12.51 AM IST