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May 13, 2022

Bigger Inflation Shock As 7.79% Exceeds Forecast

April Consumer Price Index-based inflation at 8-year high; March industry output drags

1 min

With Ranil as PM, Prez Gotabaya to face no-trust vote

IN a dramatic turn of events, Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed the 26th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday, days after Mahinda Rajapaksa vacated the seat amid riots.

1 min

SEE THE UNSEEABLE

Astronomers unveiled the first image of a massive black hole lurking at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy

1 min

GENOME SEQUENCING NETWORK NOW IN NEIGHBOURHOOD

Speaking at the Summit, US President Joe Biden urged the world to prevent complacency and to keep their political will strong.

1 min

Power demand marches with surging heat

At 6,780 MW, the electricy demand on Thursday was not only the season's highest but also the highest ever for May

1 min

New range BrahMos test from Sukhoi hits bulls eye

Maiden launch of extended range version of the missile from Su-30

1 min

New CEC Rajiv Kumar to oversee 2024 LS poll battle

ELECTION Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was on Thursday elevated as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India and will be taking charge on May 15, a day after incumbent Sushil Chandra demits office.

1 min

Panel on cards to address homebuyers' grievances

HOUSING WOES

1 min

Bengal CM writes to PM for funds

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his immediate intervention to release Central funds to the tune of 36,500 crore due to the state.

1 min

‘Truth of Taj' plea: High court roasts petitioner

PIL seeking direction to open closed rooms of monument rejected

1 min

Russia pummels Ukraine's east as Finland moves toward NATO bid

Ukraine seeks evacuation of wounded fighters, offers to release Russian prisoners in exchange

2 mins

Inflation Strikes Market, Investors Lose ₹5.3 Lakh Cr

NSE Nifty dived 359 points, while BSE Sensex tumbled 1,158 points

2 mins

Mumbai eliminate Super Kings

They were immediately rewarded as CSK top order caved into some disciplined bowling by Mumbai pacers.

2 mins

Men's team in Thomas Cup semifinals, creates history; women make early exit

IN 73 years of Thomas Cup, India's men's team has always fallen short of medalling at the event.

1 min

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