Raghavendra Boodnoor

Fuel prices have risen sharply, adding to household expenses and transportation costs. This surge, driven by global events, is straining supply chains and impacting everyday goods. Oil marketing companies are seeing stock gains. The government faces a balancing act between consumer relief and revenue. The economic outlook remains a focus amidst these challenges.

The State Department deleted a social media post featuring Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks after critics suggested he called President Trump "stupid." This incident highlights the sensitivity around the word "stupid" in the Trump era, a term the President frequently uses to describe opponents and even allies.

Roche’s subcutaneous Tecentriq can be given in about seven minutes, cutting infusion time dramatically. But its impact in India will depend on patient selection, local post-marketing data, hospital readiness and whether a costly immunotherapy can become accessible beyond large private cancer centres

A wife allegedly conspired with her lover, sister, and sister's boyfriend to murder her husband after he objected to her extramarital affair. The four accused, aged 30-35, have been arrested after the postmortem revealed electric shock injuries and poison, confirming the murder plot.

Despite batting at a high strike rate, Rahul has the lowest false shot percentage this season at 12.1

Intimate gatherings around music, conversation and craft are drawing a new generation of audiences to floor seating and slow listening

Mark Zuckerberg's goodbye memo to 8,000 fired Meta employees on May 20 doubled as a message to the 70,000 staff still standing. The Meta CEO made two promises: no further company-wide layoffs in 2026, and better communication after weeks of internal anxiety. The memo lands as Meta funnels $125-145 billion into AI infrastructure, shifts 7,000 staff to AI projects, and cancels 6,000 open roles.

Government assures sufficient fuel stocks amid panic buying and dryouts in select states. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma cited increased demand and logistical issues, not shortages. Fuel prices have risen significantly, with state-run companies still facing losses. Citizens are urged to conserve fuel and explore alternatives.

Bengaluru faces a surge in economic crimes. Over three years, one offense occurred every 2.5 hours. Forgery, cheating, and fraud dominate these cases. This indicates a shift from physical theft to financial deception. Police face challenges due to cross-state networks and digital methods. The city's crime profile is changing.