Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah's old feud resurfaces after temple theft remarks

Telangana man accused of stalking, killing minor found dead

India's retail inflation rises to 4.38% in June, crossing RBI's 4% threshold

India's retail inflation climbed to 4.38% in June 2025, up from 3.93% in May, breaching the Reserve Bank of India's 4% target. The rise was largely driven by higher food prices, which pushed the Consumer Price Index upward. Vegetables such as ginger and tomatoes recorded sharp year-on-year price increases, fuelling the uptick. However, not all food items turned costlier — potatoes and peas saw prices fall compared to the same period last year. Rural regions reported steeper inflation than urban areas during the month.

Mamata urges EC to stop extending deadline for rival TMC faction

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has called on the Election Commission to cease granting additional time to the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee. The rival group has claimed to represent the 'real' Trinamool Congress party, triggering a dispute over the party's legitimate identity. Mamata accused the EC of effectively favouring the breakaway camp through its continued silence on the matter. Her faction contended that its organisational committees hold validity until 2027, strengthening its claim to the party's recognition. The Election Commission had previously issued deadlines to both sides in the ongoing dispute.

India's spin bowling depth under scrutiny after string of T20I struggles

India's spin attack, long considered a core strength, has been showing a worrying decline in recent T20I cricket. Spinners have repeatedly failed to take wickets in the middle overs in series against Ireland and England. The thinning talent pipeline has added to concerns about the long-term health of India's spin department. Team management has responded by leaning more heavily on pace bowlers to compensate for the spin unit's underperformance.