RBI Annual Report: Reserve Bank of India confident of keeping inflation below 4% over the year in FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed confidence in aligning headline inflation with its target of 4.0 per cent over a 12-month horizon, supported by easing food prices and favourable economic conditions. The central bank’s Annual Report, released on Thursday, said that inflation has already fallen below the target in February and March 2025,…

Northern States Postpone Civil Defence Exercise 2025: Complete Analysis

Introduction In a significant development, five northern Indian administrations – Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh – have jointly announced the postponement of the much-anticipated Civil Defence Exercise 2025. This coordinated decision, made on 29th May, 2025 , has raised important questions about disaster preparedness in the region while highlighting the…

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ASCI flags surge in misleading ads, online betting and real estate sectors lead violations

  The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has flagged a sharp rise in misleading advertisements across digital and traditional media platforms. From online betting to real estate and even social media promotions, the report indicates that a large number of ads are violating advertising norms and misleading consumers. According to ASCI’s 2024-25 report: The…

Joshlin Smith’s mother, Kelly, jailed for kidnapping and selling her in South Africa

Khanyisile Ngcobo BBC News, Johannesburg BBC A South African woman convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter has been sentenced to life in prison, along with her two accomplices. The jail terms for Racquel “Kelly” Smith, her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and their friend Steveno van Rhyn’s come more than a year after Joshlin Smith…