According to a report released on Monday, increasing rates and currency headwinds will put pressure on markets, with effects on rate-sensitive industries like banking, real estate, and capital-intensive ones.

Systematix Institutional Equities’ report predicted that the rupee may soon break Rs 100 and that official CPI projections would soon reach 6 to 7% as wholesale inflation soared in April.

According to the report, the recent increase in the price of fuel by Rs 3 per liter, which came after the Prime Minister’s call for austerity, is merely the start of a more significant adjustment.

With the fuel and power sector surging to 24. 71 percent, WPI inflation reached an 8. 3 percent in April 2026, a 42-month high, which may be a step prior to the full pass-through of recent retail fuel increases, it stated.

The report noted that the finance ministry’s revised CPI inflation estimate for fiscal year 27 of 5. 5–6% is now greater than the RBI’s own projection of 4. 6%.

According to the study, the fuel price increase only accounted for 7–8% of the total under-recoveries resulting from months of static retail pricing, which supported the argument for additional price increases.

The report continued, stating that monetary policy will be made more complex by slow growth, increased balance-of-payments pressures, and persistent inflation.

Although reservoir levels and Rabi output offer some short-term support to agriculture, rising fertilizer costs, disruptions to the Gulf supply of urea, and the approaching threat of a poor monsoon present increasing challenges.

Rural demand is becoming increasingly vulnerable as a result of rural inflation outstripping urban inflation.

The rise in fuel prices occurs as West Asia becomes more and more tense, and the Strait of Hormuz, a major hub for the world’s energy trade, continues to be blocked.

Furthermore, the chasm sees about one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas commerce, and international crude oil prices have increased dramatically due to supply shortages.

In reaction to criticism regarding the rising cost of fuel, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that, despite a significant increase in global crude prices, India has succeeded in controlling the increase in gasoline and diesel prices.

He pointed out that India’s petrol and diesel prices only increased by 3. 2% and 3. 4%, respectively, while several other nations saw fuel price increases ranging from 20% to close to 100%.

At the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets and secured a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs, thanks to Ishan Kishan’s outstanding knock of 70 as a wicketkeeper-batter and Heinrich Klaasen’s score of 47.

After setting a target of 181, SRH finished the chase in 19 overs to secure a crucial win. With this victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad now has 16 points from 13 games, joining Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in earning a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Abhishek Sharma’s early assault on Mukesh Choudhary marked a promising start to SRH’s chase. But in the third over, the Chennai Super Kings retaliated when Mukesh used a slower delivery to get Travis Head out. The head only scored six runs out of six pitches.

The CSK bowlers maintained a tight line and prevented the SRH hitters from scoring easily after the first wicket fell. With frequent boundaries, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan maintained the score moving even though they took their time to adjust. By the conclusion of the power play, SRH had reached 45/1.

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 26 runs off 21 balls by Akeal Hosein in the eighth over, bringing an end to the partnership. He scored three fours and a six during his innings.

After the wicket, Heinrich Klaasen attacked from the other end while Ishan Kishan switched gears and anchored the innings. Klaasen frequently smashed boundaries and sixes against Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad as SRH scored 75/2 in 10 overs.

In the 15th over, Klaasen was eventually out for 47 runs, but not before he kept up his aggressive game after dropping a catch. The South African batsman hit two sixes and six fours during his innings.

In the interim, Kishan reached his half-century in 37 deliveries and maintained a good strike rotation with Nitish Kumar Reddy. The couple maintained firm control of the chase at SRH.

Nitish Kumar Reddy was dismissed by Mukesh Choudhary in the 18th over, but Kishan kept cool and brought the team closer to victory. He struck four boundaries and three sixes in a score of 70 runs off 47 balls.

Sunrisers Hyderabad officially secured their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs when Smaran Ravichandran concluded the chase with a boundary as they reached the mark with six balls remaining.

Previously, Dewald Brevis led the way with 44 as Chennai Super Kings scored 180/7 in their 20 innings.

CSK began with a bang when Sanju Samson attacked right away after winning the toss. In the first over, he hit two boundaries and a six against Nitish Kumar Reddy. Samson maintained his attack by hitting three straight fours off Praful Hinge in the following over as CSK surged forward during the power play.

Samson was out for a quick 27 off 13 balls, which gave the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins his team’s first breakthrough. Young batter Urvil Patel continued the momentum with two sixes off Cummins, but Sakib Husain clean bowled him for 13 runs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma stabilized the innings after the first few wickets. In his innings of 32 off 19 balls, Kartik appeared to be in fine form, hitting a number of offensive strokes, including two fours and two sixes. In the tenth over, Cummins terminated the collaboration once more by dismissing Kartik.

Gaikwad, who had trouble scoring easily, was ultimately out for 15 runs when Cummins took his third wicket and also reached 200 T20 wickets.

After that, Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube put the innings back together with a crucial partnership. Dube gave Brevis great support as he played forcefully and took control of the middle overs. In the 18th over, Eshan Malinga got Brevis out after he had scored 44 runs off 27 balls, including two boundaries and four sixes. Dube left for 26 not long after as well. As CSK completed at 180/7, Prashant Veer contributed a few late runs.

Pat Cummins led the way for SRH with statistics of 3/28, while Sakib Husain and Praful Hinge each took two wickets. One wicket was taken by Eshan Malinga.

Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings 180/7 in 20 overs (Dewald Brevis 44, Sanju Samson 27, Shivam Dube 26; Pat Cummins 3-28, Sakib Hussain 2-34)
Sunrisers Hyderabad 181/5 in 19 overs (Ishan Kishan 70, Heinrich Klassen 47; Mukesh Choudhary 2-36, Akeal Hosein 1-21)

At the invitation of the Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

In New Delhi on January 27, 2026, the two prime ministers highlighted the significance of the historic India-EU Summit, the new Towards 2030: A Joint India-European Union Comprehensive Strategic Agenda, the conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, and the Comprehensive Framework of Cooperation on Mobility.

The MEA statement continued, stating that the Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen India-EU relations.

The Prime Ministers decided to establish a strategic partnership between India and Sweden, taking into consideration their long history of friendship, the broad scope of bilateral collaboration, and the convergence of their strategic interests.

The foundation of the collaboration is made up of four pillars:
i) Strategic Dialogue for Security and Stability;
ii) Next-Generation Economic Partnership;
iii) Trusted Connection and Emerging Technologies
iv) Together Forming the Future: People, Planet, and Resilience.

The statement from the MEA said that an enhanced Joint Action Plan 2026–2030 for putting the Strategic Partnership into practice was authorized.

The heads of the two nations decided to improve communication between the two National Security Advisors and their respective offices, as well as between the political, diplomatic, and military spheres.

The Prime Ministers emphasized the significance of economic security and the security of supply chains. They also stated that they share the aim of doubling the bilateral economic exchange—trade and investment—in five years, partly through the Make in India” and Made with Sweden” programs.

The MEA statement stated that they acknowledged the crucial role of the India-Sweden Business Leaders Round Table (ISBLRT) and decided that a bilateral summit, India–Sweden: Stronger Together – towards 2047, would be held in India in 2027.

Kristersson, the prime minister of Sweden, praised India for the success of the AI Impact Summit.

Along with a sizable delegation from the Swedish AI ecosystem, Prime Minister Modi thanked Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch for taking part.

According to the MEA statement, the prime ministers highlighted shared priorities in emerging technologies and reliable connectivity, as well as the crucial role of digitalization, and committed to increase collaboration in this area, including through the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC).

Additionally, the Prime Ministers concurred that Sweden and India would create an India-Sweden Joint Science and Technology Centre (ISJSTC) and introduce an improved Joint Innovation Partnership 2. 0.

Taking note of India’s role as a leading space nation and the role of Sweden’s Esrange Space Center, the Prime Ministers agreed to explore deeper collaboration on space and geospatial technologies. The MEA statement further stated that they welcomed the partnership between the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Swedish Institute for Space Physics on the Indian Venus Orbiter Mission.

The heads of the two nations hailed the Leadership Group for Industry Transition’s (LeadIT) expansion and increasing participation, and they resolved to keep fostering this worldwide movement to expedite the transition of heavy industry. The Prime Ministers requested that LeadIT 3. 0, a new four-year chapter of LeadIT, be launched at COP31.
Additionally, the Prime Ministers emphasized the value of the bilateral Sweden India Industry Transition Partnership (ITP).

To support efficient extraction from low-grade and complex critical mineral deposits, both Prime Ministers Modi and Kristersson promoted collaboration in cutting-edge mining and mineral processing techniques.

At the same time, steps can be taken to encourage the co-development of refining and downstream processing infrastructure in order to increase domestic value addition. The MEA statement predicts that these measures will improve the resilience of supply chains, particularly for vital minerals like rare earths.

The Prime Ministers emphasized the value of connections and committed to encouraging talent acquisition as well as the active promotion of interpersonal interactions, such as the mobility of students and researchers (Study in Sweden) and highly skilled workers (Work in Sweden).

Additionally, the prime ministers emphasized the need to investigate the feasibility of establishing a direct, scheduled air connection between Sweden and India.

In all of its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, the heads of both nations unambiguously and forcefully denounced terrorism and violent extremism. They unequivocally denounced current terrorist acts, such as the one that occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.

In accordance with international law, the leaders urged a comprehensive and sustained international effort to combat terrorism, as well as the destruction of terrorist bases and infrastructure.

They reaffirmed their dedication to taking strong and coordinated action against terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those mentioned in the UNSC 1267 sanctions regime, as well as their affiliates, proxies, sponsors, supporters, and financiers.

The statement from the MEA stated that they reiterated their strong commitment to keep working aggressively to disrupt terrorist funding sources, including those at the UN and FATF.

The Prime Ministers concurred that a shared dedication to democracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, sustainable development, and a rules-based international order would continue to guide the growing bilateral cooperation.

The leaders stressed how crucial a functioning multilateral system is, with the United Nations at its center.

Sweden continues to back India’s candidacy for a permanent seat in a reconstituted and enlarged UN Security Council, as reaffirmed by Prime Minister Kristersson of Sweden.

The Prime Ministers emphasized the value of the India-Nordic Partnership and expressed anticipation for the third India-Nordic Summit, which will be held in Oslo, Norway, on May 19, 2026.

Prime Minister Modi invited his Swedish host, Prime Minister Kristersson, and the Swedish people to come to India, expressing gratitude for their kind welcome.

In Rome on Sunday, Jannik Sinner won his sixth straight ATP Masters 1000 title when he beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian champion at the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta in 1976. As he continued to climb higher and higher, he became the first Italian champion in the competition.

Having now won all nine ATP Masters 1000 championships, the World No. 1 also became the second player in series history to accomplish the Career Golden Masters, which he did with a decisive victory in one hour and forty-four minutes. Following his victory in Cincinnati in 2018, Djokovic accomplished the feat.

In his on-court interview, Sinner said, “I believe this year was the 50th year since an Italian won, and I am truly, really delighted. ” Although neither of us played flawlessly, there was a lot of tension on both sides, and I am quite pleased. The last two and a half months have been amazing. I always make an effort to place myself in the best possible situation and give my best. Although life is not always easy, I am truly, genuinely content.

Buoyed by a full house, Sinner rebounded from a sluggish start to win his tenth Masters 1000 title and his first in Rome. The Italian slowly established himself with unyielding depth and accuracy from the baseline to seize the championship and win, having withstood an initial onslaught of Ruud aggression. After securing the victory, the 24-year-old lifted his arms up in the air, taking in the ambiance before hugging his colleagues by the court.

After the 24-year-old’s grueling semifinal victory over Daniil Medvedev, which started on Friday and ended on Saturday after a late-night rain break, there have been doubts about the home favorite’s physical fitness going into the final.

During that match, Sinner occasionally seemed exhausted, stooping over in between points, but he played with ease and assurance against Ruud, who had secured his spot in the championship match on Friday with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 victory against Luciano Darderi.

The work was physically taxing and demanding, but I am extremely pleased, Sinner said. My physical squad, who I’ve had all year, is just as important as the tennis coaches since they’ve been working hard to maintain my body. I’m really thrilled about this.

Sinner’s achievements this year were lauded by Ruud. At the trophy ceremony, Ruud said that he had to congratulate Jannik on winning his first championship here. It is difficult to express what you are doing this year. It’s difficult to put into words what you’re doing as someone who is also competing at the top of tennis.

In your stunning arena at your home Masters 1000, it’s an honor to see you play and share the court with you today. I congratulate you on creating history for yourself, your nation, and your team. It’s amazing to see.

In a high-scoring match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings by 23 runs to become the first team to advance to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs.

Despite Shashank Singh’s valiant fifty, RCB maintained a disciplined bowling attack, led by Rasikh Salam Dar, who took three wickets, to hold the Punjab Kings to 199/8 while defending a huge total of 222/4. RCB’s victory helped them advance to 18 points in 13 games and earn a berth in the playoffs.

Priyansh Arya was dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the first over for a duck, giving the Punjab Kings a terrible start to the chase. After only two runs, the seasoned pacer hit once again in his subsequent over when Prabhsimran Singh edged a good-length delivery to first slip.

Impact substitute Rasikh Salam Dar’s dismissal of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer for one solidified RCB’s dominance even more.

As wickets were falling all around him, Cooper Connolly and Suryansh Shedge mounted a counterattack. At the conclusion of the Power-play, Connolly assaulted Rasikh to help the Punjab Kings rally to 49/3, while Shedge took on Josh Hazlewood with a boundary and a six.

Romario Shepherd broke the deadlock in the eighth over as Connolly kept playing aggressively. Connolly made another attempt at a big shot, but he was taken at deep square leg after hitting 37 runs from 22 pitches, including three sixes and three fours.

After that, Shedge and Marcus Stoinis formed a valuable partnership as they steadily rebuilt the innings with well-placed boundaries and a judicious strike rotation. But when Virat Kohli took a fantastic catch at long-off to get rid of Shedge for 35 off 22 balls, RCB responded.

The Punjab Kings still had a chance, with Stoinis on one end and Shashank Singh mounting a strong offensive on the other. By hitting three sixes in a single over off Suyash Sharma and then hitting further boundaries to keep the necessary run rate under check, Shashank shifted the momentum of the chase.

Punjab Kings needed 77 runs from the last five overs as they reached 146/5 after 15 overs, and Stoinis changed things up by hitting back-to-back boundaries against Rasikh.

As the chase was still ongoing, Shashank maintained his efforts and hit an amazing helicopter shot against Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Nevertheless, Hazlewood made a vital breakthrough in the 17th over by catching Stoinis lbw for 37 off 25 deliveries.

In spite of losing his teammate, Shashank persisted in his assault and scored a quick half-century in only 22 balls. However, the necessary rate kept rising because there was not much help from the other side.

Rasikh ultimately secured the game for RCB in the last over by dismissing Shashank, who had just scored 56 off 27 balls with four fours and four sixes, when he was caught at long-on. On the last delivery, Rasikh then grabbed another wicket, bringing the Punjab Kings’ total to 199/8.

Riding on an unbroken 73 from Venkatesh Iyer and Virat Kohli’s 58, RCB had previously scored 222/4. With his rapid 45, Devdutt Padikkal made a significant contribution as well.

When asked to bat first, Kohli and Jacob Bethell needed some time to get used to the environment, and as a result, RCB only managed 17 runs in the first two overs. Harpreet Brar ultimately bowled Bethell for 11 off seven pitches because he had trouble getting the timing right.

After then, Padikkal quickly turned the tables by smashing a six off of his opening ball. Kohli also joined the assault, combining powerful stroke play with skillful strike rotation to maintain a rapid pace on the scoreboard. Their collaboration allowed RCB to score 61/1 at the conclusion of the Power-play.

Yuzvendra Chahal was brought in by the Punjab Kings to try to lower the run rate, but the leg-spinner gave up 21 runs in his first over. Brar struck once again, dismissing Padikkal for an entertaining 45 runs off 25 balls, with four fours and three sixes, after Kohli and Padikkal had scored 76 runs for the second wicket.

In only 31 balls, Kohli reached his half century as he kept up his dominance. After being caught at deep mid-wicket off Chahal, he later fell for 58 off 37 balls.

After then, Venkatesh Iyer assumed command in the final overs. He finished his fifty off 29 balls after a sluggish start and a fantastic pickup. The left-hander continued undefeated, hitting eight fours and four sixes in his 73 off 40 balls. As RCB surpassed the 220-run barrier, Tim David added late support with a rapid 28 off just 12 balls.

Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 222/4 in 20 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 73*, Virat Kohli 58, Devdutt Padikkal 45; Harpreet Brar 2-35, Yuzvendra Chahal 1-42)
Punjab Kings 199/8 in 20 overs (Shashank Singh 56, Cooper Connolly 37, Suryansh Shedge 35; Rasikh Salam Dar 3-36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-38)

As part of a reorganization effort aimed at better concentrating on artificial intelligence (AI) and other high-growth technology sectors, Cisco, a multinational technology giant, has announced intentions to reduce its worldwide workforce on elliminating 4,000 employees.

In an internal memo released in conjunction with the company’s third-quarter FY26 results, CEO Chuck Robbins and the Executive Leadership Team announced the layoffs, which will impact less than 5% of the company’s workforce worldwide.

In the AI age, Robbins stated in the memo, the winning firms will be those that have focus, urgency, and the discipline to consistently reallocate investment to the areas where demand and long-term value creation are greatest.

According to the firm, the majority of impacted employees will start getting notifications from May 14, and the process will be conducted in accordance with local legislation throughout the world.

Furthermore, the firm stated that affected workers would have access to its placement services program, which it claimed had assisted about 75% of its users in finding new employment, as well as pro-rated FY26 incentives and severance assistance.

The networking behemoth stated that workers impacted by the reorganization will have a year’s worth of access to Cisco U courses and certifications in AI, cybersecurity, networking, and other related technologies.

In addition to cutting workforce in certain sectors, Cisco stated it would keep making “clear, strategic investments” in fields like silicon, optics, security, and the wider adoption of AI throughout its business.

According to the note, these investments are being made from a position of strength and are concentrating on the technologies and industries that will drive our expansion.

The restructuring occurs despite Cisco’s increased business forecast, which is a sign that corporate investment in AI-related infrastructure and services is rising.

In addition, Cisco has announced a record quarterly revenue of $15. 8 billion, a 12% increase year over year.

As the Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday, Tilak Varma produced a superb undefeated innings of 75 runs.

Mumbai completed the chase with only one ball remaining, having only dropped four wickets in a high-scoring match.

Earlier, the Punjab Kings scored 200/8 in 20 overs, with contributions from Prabhsimran Singh’s half-century and Azmatullah Omarzai’s late cameo.

The Mumbai Indians started off slowly in pursuit of a large score, with their opening batters Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma managing just 13 runs in the first two overs. But Rickelton quickly shifted the balance by using a fierce stroke play to assault Marco Jansen.

The left-hander controlled the Power-play and often hit sixes and boundaries. While Rohit struggled to score freely at the other end, he helped Mumbai reach 59/0 in six overs with a lightning-fast innings that included four fours and four sixes.

The breakthrough in the match for Punjab came at last in the seventh over when Omarzai struck Rickelton for 48 off 23 balls, preventing him from scoring a well-earned fifty. After that, Naman Dhir made a brief, aggressive cameo, hitting two sixes before being dismissed by Jansen for nine runs.

After managing 25 runs off 26 balls, Rohit, who struggled with his pace, was eventually bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal.

Tilak Varma seized command of the chase after the two early wickets. He rotated the strike well with Sherfane Rutherford and consistently located boundaries while playing with assurance under pressure. The couple helped stabilize the innings and gradually move Mumbai closer to the goal.

With a huge 106-meter six off Chahal, Varma completely changed the game’s momentum, and then he hit another boundary in the same over. Omarzai fired him in the 17th over for 20 off 21 pitches, but Rutherford also gave him excellent support with a six.

Varma kept assaulting the Punjab bowlers, even if he had lost his partner. In only 25 deliveries, he scored his half-century and remained undefeated with a score of 75. Six fours and six sixes were among the runs he scored that ultimately won the game.

In a thrilling match, the Mumbai Indians successfully pursued the target, and Will Jacks contributed the last touch with a lightning-fast 25 off 10 balls.

When asked to bat first, the Punjab Kings started cautiously, with openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh taking their time to adjust to a surface that provided some assistance to the bowlers.

Nevertheless, Priyansh quickly targeted Jasprit Bumrah with a couple of boundaries, and Prabhsimran changed gears in the fifth over by smashing three fours off Shardul Thakur.

The breakthrough for Mumbai occurred in the last over of the powerplay when Deepak Chahar dismissed Priyansh for 22 off 17 deliveries. At the conclusion of the powerplay, Punjab was at 58/1.

Cooper Connolly, the top scorer for Punjab this year, began slowly, but Prabhsimran maintained his supremacy. In the 10th over, the wicketkeeper-batter hit two sixes and scored his fifty in just 29 pitches. After being dismissed by Shardul, he had 57 runs in 32 balls, including six fours and four sixes.

After that, the Mumbai pacer flipped the game by clean bowling Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Punjab, in the same over. Raj Angad Bawa bowled Connolly for 21, and he also failed to capitalize on his beginning.

Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, and Marco Jansen all fell in rapid succession in the middle overs, causing Punjab to lose wickets. By taking the wickets of Shedge and Jansen, Shardul finished a fantastic spell of 4/39.

As Punjab was under pressure, Omarzai made a spectacular late attack. The Afghan all-rounder guaranteed Punjab surpassed the 200-run threshold by hitting four sixes in his lightning 38 off only 17 deliveries.

As the innings came to a conclusion, Vishnu Vinod contributed 15 runs, while Xavier Bartlett remained undefeated at 18, giving Punjab a solid conclusion.

Brief scores:
Punjab Kings 200/8 in 20 overs (Prabhsimran Singh 57, Azmatullah Omarzai 38; Shardul Thakur 4-39, Deepak Chahar 2-36)
Mumbai Indians 205/5 in 19.5 overs (Tilak Varma 75*, Ryan Rickelton 48; Azmatullah Omarzai 2-36, Yuzvendra Chahal 1-32)

In a significant move towards its expansion aspirations in India, Tesla, which is supported by Elon Musk, launched its first experience center on Thursday in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru.

The new facility, located in the city’s technology center, will now allow customers to experience the Model Y and the just-released Model Y L, which starts at Rs 61. 99 lakh (ex-showroom).

As interest in electric mobility in the nation grows, Tesla has announced the opening of its after-sales service network in Whitefield in order to enhance ownership support for its Bengaluru clients.

The company claims that the six-seater electric SUV, the Model Y L, has a range of 681 km (WLTP) and is able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in about five seconds.

Designed for families looking for more interior room and comfort, the electric SUV has a three-row seating arrangement and a maximum cargo capacity of 2,539 liters.

In addition, Tesla claimed that numerous international safety organizations, such Euro NCAP in Europe, NHTSA and IIHS in the United States, and ANCAP in Australia and New Zealand, have given the Model Y and Model Y L the highest possible safety scores.

The business also stated that the Model Y L may gain up to 288 kilometers of range with just 15 minutes of charging via Tesla Supercharging.

In addition, it stated that, in order to make things simpler for EV users, home charging support will also be offered in India.

Orders for the Model Y L are now being accepted via the company’s website.

Tesla runs experience centers in Mumbai’s BKC, Delhi’s Aerocity, and Gurugram, in addition to Bengaluru.

The increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026-27 to guarantee farmers lucrative prices was approved on Wednesday by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to an official release made on Wednesday, the largest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been suggested for sunflower seed at Rs 622 per quintal, followed by cotton (Rs 557 per quintal), nigerseed (Rs 515 per quintal), and sesamum (Rs 500 per quintal).

The Union Budget 2018–19 declaration that the MSP will be set at a level of at least 1. 5 times the all-India weighted average cost of production is consistent with the increase in MSP for kharif crops for Marketing Season 2026–27.

The predicted margin for farmers over their cost of production is thought to be greatest for moong (61 percent), followed by bajra (56 percent), maize (56 percent), and tur/arhar (54 percent). The statement said that, for the remaining crops, farmers are thought to have a 50% profit margin over their cost of production.

By providing a higher MSP for these crops, the government has been encouraging the production of non-cereal crops like pulses, oilseeds, and nutri-cereals/’Shree Anna’ in recent years.

The total amount of MSP paid to paddy-growing farmers was Rs 16. 08 lakh crore between the years 2014–15 and 2025–26, but between the years 2004–05 and 2013–14, the amount paid to farmers was Rs 4. 44 lakh crore.

The MSP amount paid to farmers for 14 kharif crops-growing during the years 2014–15 to 2025–26 was Rs 18. 99 lakh crore, while the MSP amount paid to farmers during the years 2004–05 to 2013–14 was Rs 4. 75 lakh crore.

The amount of paddy purchased was 4590 LMT between 2004–2005 and 2013–2014, but it was 8418 lakh metric tons (LMT) between 2014–15 and 2025–26.

The statement went on to say that 8,746 LMT of 14 kharif crops were purchased between 2014–15 and 2025–26, compared to 4,679 LMT between 2004–05 and 2013–14.

As per sources in the government, no plan is currently being discussed to require IT professionals to work from home, even after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to use less fuel in response to the rise in fuel prices.

Since the epidemic, hybrid work arrangements have become the norm in the IT sector, and for this reason, no official mandate is being taken into account, according to sources.

Additionally, they said that the Labor Ministry is responsible for making policy decisions pertaining to mandated remote work, but there is no plan in place right now.

In order to assist India in overcoming the economic difficulties caused by the current geopolitical conflicts, PM Modi had advised the public to save fuel, restart work-from-home practices, reduce unnecessary purchases, and refrain from taking foreign holidays.

PM Modi emphasized India’s reliance on imported fuel and highlighted the fact that cutting fuel consumption would help conserve vital foreign exchange reserves at a time when global energy costs are soaring.

Prime Minister Modi urged people to stay away from destination weddings and foreign vacations, but instead promote domestic tourism and festivities within the nation.

The increasing cost of crude oil on the global market may compel India to raise gasoline and diesel prices if the conflict in the Middle East persists, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India emphasized that India’s flexible inflation targeting is being put to the test by the rise in energy prices caused by the war in Iran, which may call for policy action by the Reserve Bank.

The next monetary policy session for the central bank is set for June 5, at which time it will make a decision on key interest rates, which it has maintained unchanged in order to encourage economic expansion.

If the situation in West Asia does not improve, the Governor stated that retail gasoline costs would rise “a matter of time,” which will cause inflation and higher transportation costs.

According to Crisil Ratings, Brent crude will cost between $90 and $95 per barrel on average in fiscal year 27, which is about 32% more than the prior year.