Retail inflation rises to 3.4% last month

April 14, 2026 8:15 AM

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Retail inflation rises to 3.4% last month

Country's retail inflation accelerated to 3.4% in the last month, up from 3.21% recorded in February this year. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, inflation in rural areas edged higher to 3.63%, while in urban regions it rose to 3.11%. The food inf...

US Navy enforces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse

April 14, 2026 7:18 AM

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US Navy enforces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse

The United States Navy has begun enforcing a full maritime blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in West Asia after weekend peace talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. The operation took effect at 7:30 last evening, with U.S. Central Command stating that the restrictions apply to v...

Agriculture Ministry says summer crop area coverage crosses 64 lakh hectare

April 14, 2026 7:07 AM

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Agriculture Ministry says summer crop area coverage crosses 64 lakh hectare

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said that the progress of area coverage under summer crops has recorded more than 64 lakh hectare area. The Ministry said that summer crops have witnessed a significant growth of 0.77 lakh hectares compared to the corresponding period of last year. It ...

Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 136th birth anniversary

April 14, 2026 11:34 AM

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Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 136th birth anniversary

The nation pays homage to the Chief Architect of Indian Constitution, Dr B. R. Ambedkar, on his 136th birth anniversary today. Several functions have been organised throughout the country to mark the occasion. In New Delhi, a function has been organised at Parliament House Complex this morning to pa...