Government to replace Wholesale Price Index with Producer Price Index system

June 3, 2026 6:22 AM

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Government to replace Wholesale Price Index with Producer Price Index system

The government has decided to gradually phase out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and replace it with a comprehensive Producer Price Index (PPI) system. The decision was taken to modernise country's inflation and pricing data framework and align it with global best practices.    The Commerce and Ind...

England beat India by six wickets to clinch women’s T20I series

June 3, 2026 6:13 AM

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England beat India by six wickets to clinch women’s T20I series

In Women's Cricket, hosts England sealed the three-match series 2-1 against India, registering a six-wicket victory in the third and final T-20 International at Taunton last night. A commanding partnership between Heather Knight and Alice Capsey helped England chase down 180 with ease. Alice Capsey ...

Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded From Compassionate Appointment : SC

June 2, 2026 10:16 PM

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Married Daughter Cannot Be Excluded From Compassionate Appointment : SC

  The Supreme Court today held that married daughters cannot be excluded from compassionate appointment. The apex court said the omission of married daughters from the definition of family is manifestly arbitrary, unjustified and constitutionally untenable.  In a compassionate appointment, the gover...

HM Amit Shah meets Nepalese delegation of RSP 

June 2, 2026 10:01 PM

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HM Amit Shah meets Nepalese delegation of RSP 

Home Minister Amit Shah today held a meeting with a Nepalese delegation led by Chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mr Shah congratulated Mr Lamichhane on RSP's victory in the elections and conveyed India's best wishes for the success of the n...

Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed as CBSE Chairperson

June 2, 2026 9:34 PM

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Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed as CBSE Chairperson

Senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Mr Sitaram was serving as an additional secretary in the Home Ministry. His appointment was made in place of Rahul Singh who has been transferred to Department of Agri...

Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT crosses one crore users within two years of launch

June 2, 2026 9:25 PM

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Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT crosses one crore users within two years of launch

  Prasar Bharati’s digital streaming platform WAVES OTT has crossed one crore registered users in less than two years after its launch in November 2024. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the achievement marks a significant step in the growth of the country's public digital media...

Gujarat: 8 killed in road accident in Surat; ex-gratia of two lakh announced

June 2, 2026 10:07 PM

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Gujarat: 8 killed in road accident in Surat; ex-gratia of two lakh announced

In Gujarat, eight people died in a tragic accident. The accident occurred when two Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses collided near Bardoli town in Surat. More than 15 injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi ha...