India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 8.30 per cent in April from 3.88 per cent in March, driven mainly by a steep rise in fuel, power and crude oil prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to government data released on Wednesday.Data released by the ministry of commerce and industry showed that inflation…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the conduct of Phase III of special intensive revision (SIR) covering 16 states and 3 Union territories. This would not include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the poll body said.“Election Commission of India has directed the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 16…
Actress Sara Ali Khan, in an honest moment, revealed the weight of social media criticism and its role in her creative journey. Acknowledging that her craft is dedicated to the audience, she has developed a strategy to reconcile public opinion with her inner drive. By focusing on her work and embracing self-belief, she has learned…
Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…
Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta high court on Thursday. KOLKATA: Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta high court on Thursday in connection with a PIL alleging post-poll violence in the state, urging the court to “protect…
The Times of India May 13, 2026, 11:53 PM IST 4.0 Campus movies have always held a special charm. The vibe, chaos, friendships, celebrations, and youthful energy instantly transport many back to some of the most memorable days of their lives. Athiradi taps beautifully into that nostalgia, blending humour, emotions, music, and mass entertainment into…
MUMBAI: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan on a motorcycle to attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected members of the legislative council on Thursday.The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption amid concerns over rising energy pressures due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to…
Russia has placed former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on its wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal case, according to the Russian Interior Ministry’s database cited by state media.The database entry reportedly states that Wallace is “wanted on a criminal charge”, though authorities have not publicly disclosed the exact allegations against him.Russian state…
Actor Jai is currently busy promoting his upcoming film ‘Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai’, directed by debutant Babu Vijay, who earlier worked as an assistant director under AR Murugadoss. The romantic comedy entertainer is set to release on May 15 and features Meenakshi Govindharajan as the female lead.During the film’s recent promotional event in Chennai, Jai grabbed…
India’s reserves have fallen 5.2% to $691 billion. (AI image) Philippines and India are the Asian countries that have seen the highest percentage losses to their foreign exchange reserves as a result of the ongoing US-Iran conflict that has sent global crude oil prices to above $100 per barrel levels. Foreign-exchange reserves across Asia are…
