Retail inflation in India has likely edged up in December 2025 to 1.66 per cent from 0.71 per cent in November, with food prices strengthening across most segments of the food inflation basket, according to projections made by Union Bank of India.
Dense fog reduced visibility in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, disrupting traffic, flights and rail services. Authorities warned of continued cold and fog, urged cautious travel, and hospitals reported a rise in cold-related illnesses, especially among the elderly and children.
Average hourly earnings for delivery partners at Zomato increased by approximately 10.9 per cent year-on-year in 2025, reaching Rs 102 compared to Rs 92 in 2024, according to data shared by Deepinder Goyal, Founder of Eternal. The figures, which exclude tips, reflect a steady growth in ea
"Three people died in the hospital, so the number of those killed now stands at 28. More than 100 people were in the cafe at the time of the attack, and over 60 were affected," Governor Vladimir Saldo said.
"The administration issues the figures on the basis of medical confirmation and so far five deaths have occurred in the incident. We have also constituted a team senior doctor which will analyse the death figures which were received from other sources such as public representatives or med
ICICI Securities noted that EBITDA per tonne for spot steel has already risen by Rs 2,500-3,000, with a sharper improvement expected from Q4FY26 onwards, following a weak third quarter.
According to The Express Tribune, the report states that commercial activity remained below 60 per cent throughout the year, with widespread shutdowns of small and medium enterprises across the country. Describing 2025 as a "year of closures," AKTA President Atiq Mir said thousands of trader
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December, in gross terms, rose 6.1 per cent to about 1.74 lakh crore compared to about 1.64 lakh crore in the same month last year, according to official data released Thursday.
Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health costs, and long-standing revenue leakages in the sector.
India is emerging as the most optimistic consumer market heading into 2026, with a strong rise in household spending intent and confidence levels significantly higher than global peers, according to a report by Nuvama.
The death toll in the contaminated water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has risen to seven so far. The Chief Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh in financial assistance to the families of the deceased and free treatment for all affected people.
ECI said that the TMC delegation has been told that polling stations will be set up in n high-rise buildings, gated communities, and slums to facilitate voting during the assembly elections.