India central bank not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say
By Ira Dugal and Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, May 22 (Reuters) - India's central bank does not see interest rate hikes as the best way to defend the embattled....
From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez
With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez..
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Updates: Mohanlal-starrer biggest Malayalam opener 2026, earns Rs 43 crore worldwide
Drishyam 3 Box Office Collection Report Day 1 LIVE Updates: After reportedly grossing over Rs 35 crore in advance bookings, the Mohanlal starrer opened Rs 43.37 crore on Thursday..
Calcutta High Court refuses back wages to PNB clerk, says errant bank staff can cause entire system collapse
Rejecting the back wages claim of a former PNB employee, who was accused of forgery and cheating, the Calcutta High Court said that bank employees deal with public money, and their integrity has to be unquestionable..
Strange, obscure & often forgotten badge-engineered cars
Which of these cars do you remember?
Why go to the trouble and expense of creating two or more cars when you can simply create one and sell it with different names?
That process is called badge engineering, and it has been used many times over the years….
AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing
Here is the story of AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing. It was a Sunday evening. Around 8:15 PM.
First appeared on AI, Disposable Apps, and the Sunday Evenings We Are Losing.
Job Vacancies Recruitment in Balmer Lawrie 2026
Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited invites online applications in the prescribed format from experienced professionals, Indian Nationals, for recruitment to various Government Job Vacancies in various verticals and….
La India tampoco se salva: este vídeo de las cataratas Kempty deja a muchos sin palabras
La masificación turística vuelve a poner contra las cuerdas a uno de esos lugares que durante años simbolizaron la escapada perfecta entre naturaleza y tranquilidad, esta vez en India.]]>.
Investigó la lepra en India, descubrió la bacteria de la fiebre recurrente española y trajo las gambusias para combatir el paludismo: Sadí de Buen, el desconocido pionero fusilado por el franquismo
Hay personas que pasan a la historia por conquistar países, levantar imperios o protagonizar guerras. Otras dedican su vida a combatir aquello que no sale en los monumentos: las enfermedades, el hambre o el abandono. Sadí de Buen pertenecía a esa ….
U.K. Eases Some Russian Oil Sanctions as Fuel Prices Soar
The British government on Wednesday, May 20, waived sanctions on imports of diesel and jet fuel processed from Russian-origin crude in third countries, citing spiking fuel prices and supply security concerns, according to officials. Member of Parliament (MP) ….
Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked as NATO, Iran tangle over shipping security
The Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable months into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, with traffic at a fraction of pre-conflict levels. NATO is considering escorting ships through the strait if it remains closed by early July, though the proposal la….
China Raises Fuel Price Caps Again as Iran War Keeps Oil Markets on Edge
China will raise the maximum retail price of gasoline by $11.03 (75 yuan) per metric ton and diesel by $10.29 (70 yuan) per ton, effective May 22, according to a notice from the state planner. The adjustment is the latest in a series of increases since the Ir….
Global Study Finds Rivers Worldwide Losing Dissolved Oxygen, Tropical Waterways Most Affected
A study published May 15 in Science Advances reports that dissolved oxygen levels in rivers worldwide have declined over the past four decades. The research, led by Prof. Kun Shi of the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology (NIGLAS) at the Chinese Acad….
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency..
Tata's Assam OSAT plant nears production as India expands chip manufacturing ambitions
Tata Group's semiconductor facility in Assam is expected to begin production soon, marking a significant milestone in India's push to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing industry and strengthen its standing in global technology supply chains..
Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
MANILA, May 22 : The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said in an interview with One News that the central bank's i….
Extreme Heat Impacts Women Differently. Here's How They're Already Adapting.
The hidden toll goes far beyond health.ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here..
'Made a new Swedish friend': Good things that happened to The Local's readers in the past year
We asked The Local's readers to tell us about something good that happened to them in Sweden in the past year. They shared stories about friendship, citizenship, work, love and much more. Here's what they said..
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro..
Challenges and opportunities in the enzymatic recycling of nylons
The enzymatic depolymerization of synthetic polyamides remains a major challenge. Here Bell et al. review the current biocatalytic nylon recycling landscape, highlighting the biochemical, structural and material science bottlenecks that limit polyamide decons….
The high potential of tariff reforms: it’s time for India to sort out its tangle of electricity charges
A report by India’s Central Electricity Authority outlines a major misalignment that state utilities must urgently resolve. As energy costs significantly shape how competitive our economy is, efficiency and competition at the retail end are imperative..
Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026: Top 5 Biggest Celebrations in Crypto History
What is Bitcoin Pizza Day? It is the informal holiday commemorating May 22, 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz completed the first real-world Bitcoin transaction by...
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If You Think Prices Are High Now, Just Wait Until The Shortages Really Start Kicking In
On Monday morning, the front page of the Drudge Report featured a very alarming two word headline in all capital letters: “INFLATION ACCELERATES”. Of course that headline was 100% accurate. Prices are rising and our seemingly endless cost of living crisis is ….
Enugu Rangers’ Chibueze Oputa expresses gratitude for his maiden Super Eagles call-up for the 2026 Unity Cup, vowing to make Nigeria proud.
Read More: https://punchng.com/first-eagles-invite-thrills-rangers-oputa/.
Bitcoin $78,000 Rebound Fizzles As Coinbase Premium Stays Red
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index remained at negative levels despite the rebound in BTC’s spot price back toward $78,000. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Points To Selling Pressure From US Traders As pointed out by analyst Axel Adler Jr in an X post….
XRP Declines 8%, But Whales Scoop Up 71 Million Tokens
On-chain data shows the XRP whales have gone on a 71 million coin buying spree over the past week even as the asset’s price has dropped. XRP Whales Have Increased Holdings Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about the latest trend in ….
Where to watch SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 match: Live stream, TV channel and start time in India
Here’s how to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru live, including free streaming options, TV channel details, and start time for the IPL 2026 match..
From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez
With the Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on Saturday, BBC Sport takes a look at the extraordinary rise of football's next global superstar, Vicky Lopez..
Indonesia tightens control over key commodities in major trade takeover
Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities in a sudden move that some experts liken to a hostile takeover of major industries in the resource-rich nation.
Cum își extinde Iranul puterea în Strâmtoarea Ormuz: puncte de control pe insule, acorduri diplomatice și taxe maritime
Iranul aplică un sistem pe mai multe niveluri pentru controlul navelor care tranzitează Strâmtoarea Ormuz, în contextul în care țările încearcă să-și refacă rezervele de energie, aflate în scădere din cauza războiului. Statele Unite au avertizat împotriva res….
Súlyos figyelmeztetést kapott Ursula von der Leyen: európai életekre veszélyes a nagyhatalom húzása
A világ legnagyobb generikus gyógyszergyártója, a Sandoz hivatalos dömpingellenes vizsgálatot kért az Európai Bizottságtól az amoxicillin-trihidrát kínai importjával szemben. A svájci vállalat szerint a kínai importőrök mintegy 47 százalékkal alákínálnak az u….
Συναγερμός στην Ινδία για την κατάρρευση της ρουπίας – Στο τραπέζι αύξηση επιτοκίων, προσέλκυση κεφαλαίων και μεταρρυθμίσεις
Η κεντρική τράπεζα της Ινδίας ίσως χρειαστεί να αξιοποιήσει το εγχειρίδιο της σταδιακής υποχώρησης των ταραχών του 2013 και προηγούμενων κρίσεων ισοζυγίου πληρωμών για να ...
To άρθρο Συναγερμός στην Ινδία για την κατάρρευση της ρουπίας – Στο τραπέζι αύξηση ….
Govt to off load up to 8% in Central Bank; bid for non-retail begins today
Government is offloading up to 8 per cent of its stake in Central Bank of India at a floor price of ₹31. While bid opened for non-retail investors on Friday, retail investors can apply on Monday, May 25..
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care. The 4 per cent rise on Wednesday has take the share price well above the key resistance level of ₹470. This also confirms an inverted head and shoulder pattern ….
Suzlon bags 195MW wind energy order from Sunsure Energy
The order builds on the ongoing partnership between Suzlon and Sunsure Energy, bringing the cumulative partnership to nearly 300 MW across Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is expected to grow further..
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and trade
India's economy is still growing at nearly 7% and urban
unemployment stands at 6.6%, but economists and recruiters warn
of weak hiring, slow wage growth and worsening job quality.
Nifty holds steady as defence rallies, FIIs stay wary
Among the top gainers on the Nifty 50 in early trade, SBI Life Insurance led with a 0.84% rise to ₹1,875.50, followed by Tata Motors (TMPV) at ₹364.30, up 0.82%.
Rupee plunge sees India turn to 2013 taper tantrum playbook
India's central bank is considering measures to stabilize the rupee. The currency has fallen to a record low, increasing import costs. The Reserve Bank of India is looking at past strategies to prevent further depreciation. These include interest rate hikes a….
BofA sees foreign exodus from Dalal Street extending into 2027
Indian stocks are underperforming globally. Foreign investors are unlikely to return before 2027 or 2028. This is due to earnings downgrades and a weakening rupee. Other Asian markets are attracting investment with AI-linked plays. India's valuations remain e….
Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%
Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hikes to counter the rupee's decline. The RBI is reportedly focusing on inflation as the primary driver for its monetary pol….
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation: Sources
India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, is not favoring interest rate hikes to protect the rupee. Instead, it is exploring other measures. Inflation, not the currency, will guide borrowing cost decisions. Policymakers are considering options like dol….
Indian bonds end volatile session lower as rate hike bets rise
Indian bonds experienced a downturn as reports surfaced of the Reserve Bank of India considering interest rate hikes to bolster the rupee. This potential policy tightening overshadowed softer oil prices and liquidity measures. The rupee's recent slide, exacer….
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currencies
Asian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India urges reduced overseas travel and gold purchases. Indonesia hikes interest rates and tightens export earnings control. Th….
Oil near $100, gold plateaus, AI fuels a global capex boom: Hitesh Jain on what investors need to know
Hitesh Jain of Yes Securities outlines a market of ambiguity for crude oil, caught between geopolitical tensions and potential easing. He contrasts the AI investment cycle with the dotcom era, highlighting stronger fundamentals and faster adoption. Jain views….
Foreign investors continue to pull out from financials in first half of May
Foreign investors continued to divest from Indian financials in early May, withdrawing ₹17,960 crore due to concerns over tighter banking margins and lower appeal compared to other emerging markets. Overall outflows reached ₹38,443 crore across 19 sectors, wi….
Rupee moves up after 10 days on likely RBI intervention
The Indian rupee saw its steepest gains in two weeks, rebounding against the dollar after significant central bank interventions. Talk of potential interest rate hikes also bolstered the currency, making it the strongest Asian performer. Despite underlying pr….
Sebi proposes tweaks to price discovery for IPOs, re-listing
Sebi is proposing changes to the price discovery process for IPOs and re-listed shares due to concerns about artificially suppressed prices. The regulator plans to alter the pre-open call auction, introducing a new base price methodology and a more dynamic pr….
Rs 18 lakh crore wiped out: Has the brutal Indian IT stock crash finally bottomed?
India's top IT companies have seen Rs 17.6 lakh crore wiped out in a multi-month bear market. Valuations are at levels not seen since the global financial crisis. Concerns over generative artificial intelligence and weak spending have driven the Nifty IT inde….
Picked wrong Melody? Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit for 3rd day
Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed ….
Paytm shares drop 4% after SAIF Partners, others likely sell stake worth Rs 960 crore
Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, fell sharply on Friday after existing investors, including SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital, likely sold shares worth Rs 960 crore. Around 86 lakh shares changed hands in a large block deal, pressuring ….
Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking risk
Amidst interest rate volatility and global uncertainty, fixed-income investors are exploring safer alternatives to bank deposits. Experts suggest short-term, high-quality corporate bonds and accrual-focused debt strategies can yield 7.5-9% without excessive r….
Vedanta Resources looking to rejig $5.5 bn holdco debt in one go
Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources Ltd is in talks with global banks to refinance its $5.25-5.5 billion debt. The company aims to raise $3.5-3.7 billion through 10-year bonds and $1.5-1.7 billion via five-year loans. This move seeks to better align debt repayme….
Creche allowance: These employees can get minimum Rs 500 per month for each child under new central govt labour code rules
New central government labour code rules offer a creche allowance of at least Rs 500 per month per child for two children. This benefit applies to employees with children under six years old if their company does not provide a creche facility. The allowance i….
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s why
A Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the State Consumer Commission. The insurer failed to provide sufficient proof of deliberate concealment, leading to a ruling i….
Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s why
A Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the State Consumer Commission. The insurer failed to provide sufficient proof of deliberate concealment, leading to a ruling i….
Man pays zero tax on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing ITR after deadline; ITAT Mumbai rules in his favour for this reason
A Mumbai man successfully claimed a tax exemption on Rs 5 crore land sales despite filing his ITR after the deadline. The ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favor, stating that since he used the entire capital gains to purchase a new property before filing his belated ….
Air India CEO says successor will have ‘hands full’
Wilson, who plans to step down in a few months, said the airline’s next leader must balance operational pressures with expansion ambitions as Air India scales up its fleet and international operations..
RBI not in favour of rate hikes to defend rupee, prioritises inflation, sources say
The stance puts policymakers at odds with market bets for
tightening, even as the rupee slides to record lows on an
energy-price shock linked to the Iran conflict.
‘100 is just a number...let rupee depreciate or reserves will bleed out’: 16th Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya’s advice to RBI
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advises the Reserve Bank of India to allow the Indian rupee to weaken. He believes aggressively defending the currency with foreign exchange reserves is a losing strategy. Panagariya suggests that le….
Should retirees in India use credit cards? Key benefits and risks explained
Credit cards for retirees offer secure cashless payments, rewards, emergency liquidity and credit score benefits, but disciplined usage is essential to avoid debt, fraud risks and financial strain. Proper professional guidance must be taken before deciding on….
Why Invesco MF's Vikas Garg sees a tactical opportunity in long-duration debt funds
After a sharp rise in bond yields driven by oil prices, fiscal worries and possibility of US Fed hike, Invesco MF’s Vikas Garg says long-duration debt funds may still offer a tactical opportunity..
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a common additive.
Power outages, pricey diesel deal twin blows to India's telecom sector
India’s telecom and tower firms have warned that rising diesel prices and summer power outages could disrupt mobile networks and raise costs. The DoT has stepped in as record electricity demand, heatwaves and fuel inflation pressure operators already reliant ….
Bandhan eyes new growth opportunity from 'double-engine' govt in Bengal
Bandhan had started out as a non-profit in 2001 and transitioned into a non-banking financial company in 2006 before becoming a bank in August 2015. The bank started with 2,523 outlets, and today has a network of 6,530 branches..
Can the new Academy Award rules ensure better global representation for independent Indian cinema?
New Oscar rules allowing multiple international film entries per country could boost India’s regional and indie cinema, but experts say steep Hollywood campaign and marketing costs remain a major hurdle for small-budget films..
RBI’s surprise $5 bln swap seen cooling forward premiums, easing bank liquidity strain
The RBI may prefer swaps to open market operations because banks are reluctant to part with government securities needed to meet liquidity coverage ratio norms..
India to host 'Quad' security alliance meeting on Tuesday
India will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the "Quad" group that includes Australia, Japan and the United States on Tuesday, New Delhi's foreign ministry said. The May 26 meeting comes during a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who arrives on….
