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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Topic: inflation

TOI, HT on surge in cases, Hindu positive on rate of infection, Covid-19 ‘spectre’ on economy

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Retail inflation dips to 6.58% in February from 7.59% in January

Inflation came down mainly due to easing in food inflation which came down to 10.81% in February from 13.63% in January.

Congress is trying to corner BJP on economy, one press conference at a time

Congress is holding daily press meets to target Modi govt over economic downturn. Rahul Gandhi is likely to go on a tour to address issues related to public.

It’ll be a tight-rope walk, but here’s what Sitharaman can do to boost investor confidence

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces difficult choice in Budget 2020 — to provide stable policy regime or make policy changes to arrest the slowdown.

Subramanian Swamy’s bizarre economic solution & Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘inflation horse’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Inflation knocking on the door, ‘criticise’ Rahul to get leave and ‘batsman’ Satya Nadella

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Hating ‘Windows’, inflation high up in sky & Sitharaman’s absence from budget meet

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

It’s not inflation but economic stagnation that poses a bigger worry for India

Risk of economic stagnation combined with high inflation has risen, though former remains the dominant force. RBI shouldn’t get nervous and worsen it.

Inflation jumps to 5-year high of 7.35%, could hold RBI back from cutting rates again

Rising vegetable & pulses prices are blamed for the runaway inflation. This is expected to force RBI to hold key rates next month.

Inflation set to breach 6% limit today as rising oil price is the new threat

Oil rose above $70 a barrel last week amid US-Iran tensions, and while they’ve since eased, prices remain elevated compared to last year.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.