In an attempt to modernize India’s inflation measurement system, the government is expected to change the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year to 2022-23 and implement the Producer Price Index (PPI).

Furthermore, Praveen Mahto, DPIIT‘s Principal Economic Adviser will be addressed, the government has scheduled a briefing on the topic for Tuesday.

Saurabh Garg, Secretary of MoSPI, stated that “we have utilized WPI 2022-23 data, which has been internally accessible to us, so that we don’t have to alter the April IIP data, which we anticipate to be publicly available within the next few weeks. ”

The base year for the revised WPI series will be 2022-23, as opposed to the 2011-12 base year that is used in the current series.

Even after the introduction of the new index, Garg stated that the shift from WPI to output PPI would not take place right away, adding that the government would first evaluate the stability and dependability of the new series before using it more widely.

He noted that the current approach for calculating the WPI means that the difference between the WPI and the output PPI in India is unlikely to be significant.

A day after releasing the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with the revised base year of 2022–23, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced that it had already employed updated WPI deflators with the new base year for compiling value-reported items in the index.

In February, the administration stated that India’s statistical system is undergoing extensive modernisation with the GDP base year being revised to 2022-23, the CPI base year being revised to 2024, and the IIP base year moving to 2022-23.

“The WPI’s base year revision is also underway. According to an official declaration, the current WPI will be used as a deflator until the revised WPI is released.

In addition, MoSPI intends to integrate the Producer Price Index (PPI) shortly. PPI measures changes in the prices of products and services that producers purchase and sell, it further stated.

After days of waiting for engineering candidates nationwide, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has been released the results of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026.

Arohi Deshpande took the highest position among female candidates, while Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone was the general topper.

Shubham Kumar scored 330 points out of a potential 360, placing first in the Common Rank List (CRL).

Out of almost 1. 8 lakh applicants that took the exam, over 56,000 passed.

IIT Roorkee has released the CRL and category-wise merit lists, showcasing candidates’ performance in various categories, as well as their personal scorecards.

Shubham Kumar was at the top of the national rankings, according to the report. Kabir Chhillar and Jatain Chahar, both from the IIT Delhi zone, followed him, making it an extraordinary performance for the region.

Via the official JEE Advanced portal, candidates may see their results. In order to get their scorecard, students must sign in using their registered mobile number, date of birth, and registration or roll number.

Candidates have been instructed by officials to maintain a printed version of their scorecard, since it will be needed throughout the admissions and counselling procedure.

According to official figures, 1,87,389 individuals applied for JEE Advanced 2026, while 1,79,694 showed up for both tests held on May 17. A total of 56,880 candidates, including 10,107 female students, passed the test.

On the same day, the test was administered in two sessions. Centres throughout the nation hosted Paper 1 from 9 a. m. to 12 noon and Paper 2 from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m.

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), which are regarded as some of the most esteemed engineering institutions in India, offer undergraduate programmes that are accessible through JEE Advanced. The counselling and seat allocation process of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) will now be open to eligible candidates.

All of the IITs, including those in Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Varanasi, and Dhanbad, accept the examination score.

Now that the results have been announced, successful candidates can start the next stage of their academic path, while other aspirants still have options through NITs, IIITs, and a number of top state-run engineering colleges.

The legacy remains royal, just like the crown. Royal Challengers Bengaluru added another golden chapter to their history on winning their second IPL championship on a memorable Sunday evening in Ahmedabad. This victory was particularly significant for a franchise that has suffered through heartbreaking heartbreaks and rising peaks.

With Virat Kohli scoring the fastest half-century in the IPL, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second straight IPL championship by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets after a commanding chase of 156 runs.

RCB delivered when it counted most, thanks to the support of enthusiastic fans who never gave up. The victory, celebrated with fireworks and raw passion on the field, went beyond a championship win—it was a tribute to endurance, commitment, and a wish realized. Bengaluru has regained ownership of the crown.

Virat Kohli, an experienced batter, led with a spectacular fifty as RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium to successfully defend the championship.

Despite Washington Sundar scoring an unbeaten half-century for the hosts, Bengaluru’s seamers had a disciplined performance earlier to limit Gujarat Titans to 155/8.

In the Powerplay, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan early. Rasikh Salam Dar had his greatest spell of the season, taking 3-27.

Kohli scored a half-century in 25 balls and ended the innings with 75 runs off 42 balls, which included nine fours and three sixes. This was also his best score in the IPL playoffs. Additionally, he extended his amazing run; since 2025, RCB has not lost a single game in which he has scored fifty points.

Kohli’s superb innings, supported by Venkatesh Iyer’s fast 32, ensured the defending champions never lost control of the pursuit and finished the job with authority to win two straight IPL titles.

Both teams had reached the finals with the goal of winning their second IPL championship and joining the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders as multi-time winners.

After MI and CSK, RCB, who earned their first championship in Ahmedabad in 2025, has now successfully defended their title, continuing the streak of Qualifier 1 winners winning the trophy for nine seasons. Josh Hazlewood is still undefeated in white-ball finals, and Krunal Pandya has won every IPL final he has competed in, according to this victory.

Because of the inclement weather, GT, who were champions in 2022 at the same venue, were defeated by the scheduling grind of playing their third game at a third location in six days and disciplined RCB bowling, having arrived in Ahmedabad on Saturday night.

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept GT in check with early strikes and Rasikh Salam Dar’s three-for, but Washington Sundar’s fighting fifty gave them a total of 155/8. Then, Kohli’s historic innings made the championship game a one-sided affair, solidifying his status as the man for big occasions.

Beyond earning the unusual distinction of simultaneously holding both WPL and IPL titles, RCB has not only maintained its championship but has also solidified its position among the league’s most successful franchises with this clinical win in Ahmedabad.

Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer ripped into Gujarat Titans’ new-ball attack to start RCB’s 156-run pursuit. Iyer smashed 32 off 16 deliveries against Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, despite dealing with a right knee niggle, while Kohli used a barrage of wristy flicks—one of which went for an amazing six—and pulls to race 28 off just 10 balls in just four overs.

In the quickest fifty in an IPL final, the duo raised RCB’s fifty in 21 balls and ensured that the asking rate was never a concern from the start. Rabada, who had given up 37 runs in his first two overs, eventually caught Devdutt Padikkal at third man after Iyer finally threw a pull to mid-on off Siraj.

RCB, however, had already caused the damage by that time. Before turning off Jason Holder for four, Rajat Patidar joined Kohli and maintained the pace by yanking Siraj for six.

Meanwhile, GT’s mind games through Sai Sudharsan’s chatter did not stop Kohli from continuing to move forward. Rashid Khan’s over saw Patidar holing out to long-on right after the first time-out, and Krunal Pandya falling plumb lbw.

After pulling Arshad Khan short mid-wicket for a boundary, Kohli scored his half-century in 25 balls, despite suffering from cramps in his right leg, with Tim David joining in on the boundary-hitting action. Even if Kohli and Jitesh Sharma hit lovely fours to draw RCB closer, Arshad Khan was left behind with a feather edge when David decided to use the review.

As replays revealed that the ball had struck the ground when Gill was attempting to catch it at mid-on, Kohli then avoided a caught out call at 63. A six over long-on and a shot through the gap between mid-on and mid-wicket off Arshad completed the chase for Kohli, as it should have. to kindle joyous celebrations among the RCB team and their devoted fans after winning the IPL title once again.

Brief Scores:
Gujarat Titans 155/8 in 20 overs (Washington Sundar 50*, Nishant Sindhu 20; Rasikh Salam Dar 3-27, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-29)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 161/5 in 18 overs (Virat Kohli 75*, Venkatesh Iyer 32; Rashid Khan 2-25)

Arsenal star Gabriel missed a crucial penalty as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) recovered from a goal deficit to win their European title on penalties after a 1-1 draw against the Gunners on Saturday night at Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary, in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final.

In the championship game, PSG converted four of their five shootout penalties, but Nuno Mendes missed their only attempt, while Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missed two penalties for Arsenal.

Kai Havertz put the Gunners ahead early, only for Ousmane Dembélé to equalize from the penalty spot as the game finished 1-1 in regular time.

After 22 years, the Gunners had just won their first English Premier League trophy, and they quickly seized control and the lead. Havertz, who scored the solitary goal for Chelsea against Manchester City in the 2021 final, ran clear before smacking his shot high past Matvei Safonov from a narrow angle after Leandro Trossard charged down a clearance.

The holders were calm and controlled the remainder of the first half. Despite this, the Arsenal defense, which was well organized by Gabriel and William Saliba, didn’t give up any obvious opportunities. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué’s rare strikes from outside the box highlighted Paris’ frustration. Marquinhos’ late block preventing Havertz from scoring a second goal was the only thing standing between Mikel Arteta’s team and an even bigger lead.

Arsenal knew that a record-tying tenth clean sheet of the season would earn them their first title, as they had only given up six goals prior to the final match. Nevertheless, Cristhian Mosquera brought down Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inside the box following a smooth pass exchange, and Dembélé directed David Raya the opposite direction from the penalty spot to level the score.

The team led by Luis Enrique persisted in patiently probing, but it was a counterattack that produced their next moment of danger: Kvaratskhelia shot an effort that was diverted against the upright after driving into the area. Extra time couldn’t be averted despite late opportunities from Vitinha and substitute Gonçalo Ramos, who found the side and top of the net, respectively.

As a result, a first penalty shootout in the deciding game since 2016 was the consequence. The contest’s pattern of extensive Paris possession but minimal goalmouth action persisted.

Before the shoot-final out’s and decisive moment, Gabriel fired over to seal Eberechi Eze’s wide sweep and Nuno Mendes’ effort being immediately saved by David Raya. Paris was the first team to win the trophy twice in a row since Real Madrid did it in 2018.

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Neetha K Gopal, Kerala and other significant regions of India would experience lower-than-normal precipitation in 2026. She claimed that the El Nino impact was the cause and referred to it as a unique feature of the phenomenon.

Neetha stated that the IMD’s forecast is not good since it predicts that Kerala and other significant areas of India will see below-average monsoon rainfall.

According to her, Kerala would also have lower-than-average precipitation in June.

Around June 10, following the beginning of the monsoon, we may experience some heavy rainfall. However, following that, we may see below-normal rainfall, which means the overall rainfall for the month is likely to be below-normal, she said.

Neetha stated that because this is an El Nino year, we must endure this kind of lower than average rainfall, as well as the spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall.

The director of the IMD said that, nevertheless, states may occasionally get a lot of rain at a certain moment during the week or month.

Then there would also be drier seasons, she mentioned.

She highlighted that this is a unique aspect of El Nino years.

Weather officials reported that the weather in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) took a dramatic turn on Saturday evening as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and high winds lashed several areas.

The previous few days’ severe heat and humidity have been greatly eased by the rain.

Weather throughout the NCR is predicted to stay reasonably pleasant until June 4, according to IMD’s most recent projection.

It is expected that the highest temperatures will drop, giving some comfort from the heat.

Rain with strong winds occurred in Jaipur, while sandstorms blew across Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar, Sikar, Churu, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, and Bikaner, causing a change in weather in various areas of Rajasthan. Reports of hail also came from a few rural locations.

New research found that Indian women acquire AI-related skills at a higher rate (1. 9) than women in the United States (1. 71), Canada (0. 97), and the United Kingdom (0. 90), as the use of artificial intelligence (AI) grows rapidly in India.

According to the “Stanford AI Index 2026,” Indian women’s AI skill penetration rate was 1. 9, which is an improvement over the 1. 61 found in the index from the prior year.

The United States accounted for the largest share of AI initiatives with at least 10 stars in 2025 (31.7%), even though this percentage has been steadily decreasing from almost 80% in 2011 as developers from other regions have increased their presence on the platform.

Since 2019, China’s portion has stabilized. The report claimed that India continues to be a growing contributor, accounting for 5. 2% of projects that have received at least 10 stars. Over time, there has been a change in the geographical spread of open-source AI projects that are more apparent.

Meanwhile, with 41% of employees indicating that they use AI nearly every day, India has established itself as a world leader in artificial intelligence adoption. According to the ADP Research report, about 80% of Indian workers utilize AI at least a few times each week, making it the highest level observed in any market surveyed.

Since only fifty percent of the laborers interviewed worldwide use AI numerous times every week, Indian use is substantially higher. In terms of daily AI usage, Vietnam (36%) and Nigeria (39%) were after India.

With 44% of women utilizing AI at work almost daily compared to 40% of men, women in India are using AI more often than men.

Nevertheless, the research also showed a widening gap between perceived productivity and AI adoption. Despite reporting full engagement, daily AI users were four times more likely to feel less productive.

The paper said that employees felt their contributions were more difficult to measure and assess as AI took control of routine chores.

According to TCS, a major IT firm, a small technical glitch caused a delay of about two hours in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG on Saturday morning.

“Our technical teams identified and resolved the problem quickly, and the examination has since restarted without compromising the integrity of the test,” said K. Krithivasan, CEO and Managing Director of TCS, in a statement.

“We apologize for the inconvenience. All systems are being watched closely by our teams. “We are still dedicated to working closely with NTA to guarantee the seamless execution of the computer-based tests,” Krithivasan stated.

After a technical malfunction caused the test to be postponed at some sites on May 30, the National Testing Agency (NTA) had previously revealed new timings for the Common University Entrance Test for admission to undergraduate courses (CUET-UG) in 2026.

The NTA blamed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), its service provider, for the problem in a post on X. It stated that M/s TCS has claimed that a technical problem on their side caused a delay in the start of CUET (UG) 2026 at some institutions on May 30, 2026.

Nonetheless, the NTA declared that the problem has been fixed. Since then, the problem has been fixed, and the test is being administered with full compensatory time to prevent any candidate from being put at a disadvantage.

It further stated that applicants for the morning session are permitted to leave the room only after they have completed the paper and have been given the entire time allotted for it. The NTA expressed its regret for the inconvenience caused to parents and students.

The CUET offers applicants around the nation, particularly those from rural and distant regions, an equal playing field and opportunities, as well as aids in forging closer relationships with universities.

From the first week of April, registration for CUET-UG 2026 started. 13. 54 lakh students signed up for CUET-UG 2025 in 2025.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has written a profound statement on embracing the power of a routine and living each moment with a positive attitude.

The celebrity went to his blog and shared a philosophical statement about his attitude for the day as he returned to work to complete his outstanding duties.

He said in the blog: “… good day to start work… good day to be awake and ready for it… good day to return to routine… good day to begin what was left undone... ” “A good day is constantly a good day; you feel it and it reacts.”

“So I’m going to feel it… My love and more,” the actor said in closing.

The actor wrote a note for his young co-stars a day ago, applauding their maturity and confidence.

Amitabh posted a picture on X, formerly Twitter, in which he was seen with several kids and stated that the younger generation never fails to motivate him.

“My costars! They have no children. They emanate selfless confidence and maturity beyond anything you could ever imagine. Amitabh stated on X that “the future of India is bright. ”

He subsequently published a note to the blog. The icon talked about solitude, human connection, and the therapeutic potential of music in a profound philosophical manner.

Big B most recently appeared in the T. J. Gnanavel-directed movie Vettaiyan in his professional career. Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, and Ramesh Thilak are also featured in the movie, which also stars Rajinikanth, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan.

Right now, he’s working on Nag Ashwin’s film “Kalki 2898 AD. ” Prabhas and Kamal Haasan also appear in the movie.

He’ll also be featured in Nitesh Tiwary’s highly anticipated “Ramayana: Part 1,” alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. According to reports, the icon will portray Jatayu.

In a funny moment, pan-Indian actor Ram Charan admitted that he wasn’t particularly good at academics, but he made sure to stand out on the field as he declared his enthusiasm for sports.

Ram’s next movie, “Peddi,” is a sports action drama in which he plays a multi-sport athlete who excels in wrestling, sprinting, and cricket.

Ram, who is one of the highest-paid actors in Telugu cinema, discussed his real-life passion for sports, saying that he participated in track and field activities, played cricket, and led volleyball and basketball teams.

I used to enjoy sports. I was formerly a basketball captain, possibly the shortest volleyball captain as well. I played cricket before. I once participated in track and field. I used to adore sports, you know. I mean, my grades weren’t all that good. Ram Charan stated, “So, I must be good at one of them, right? ”

To excel in his part in Peddi, the 41-year-old actor, who is known for his great dancing abilities, pushed himself both physically and psychologically, which resulted in an injury. The actor was spotted with a bandaged wrist during the interview and said that he got the injury while filming a scene.

Questioned how far an actor might go to commit to a character?

“I believe it’s amazing how we all got ready for this role—especially her role and mine,” said Ram, whose career in movies started in 2007 with Chirutha. “It’s about two and a half years since my last movie, and now we’re back with Peddi, bigger, stronger, and more confident,” answered a very calm Ram.

Buchi Babu Sana is the director of the Telugu movie Peddi. Boman Irani, Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu are among the actors who also appear in the movie. On June 4, the movie will be finally released.

The Indian men’s freestyle wrestling squad took home the Team Championship Trophy and a magnificent first-place finish at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, where they were crowned the undisputed champions.

To finish first, India outperformed Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in the freestyle rankings.

Nine medals, four gold, three silver, and two bronze, were earned by the championship-winning freestyle team as they completed their season. Kumar Mohit (65kg) and Chandermohan (79kg) continued the momentum set by Akshay T Dhere (57kg) and Vicky (97kg) with their magnificent gold medals, which also placed them at the top of the podium.

Deepak Berwal (74kg) and Mor Sachin (82kg) contributed bronze medals, while Deepak Rathi (61kg), Punit Kumar (92kg), and Lacky (125kg) won hard-fought silver medals to help the team make history.

Throughout the competition, India’s female wrestlers were equally dominant, performing exceptionally well to win ten medals. Muskan (53kg), Tapasya (57kg), Bhagyashree (62kg), Pulkit (67kg), Mansi (68kg), and Kajal (76kg) all demonstrated their technical superiority in their respective title bouts, helping the women’s contingent win an impressive six gold medals.

Neha (59 kg) and Sweety (50 kg) battled valiantly for silver medals, while Amruta (72 kg) and Ahilya (55 kg) concluded their campaigns on the podium with bronze.

By taking home eight awards during the competition, the Indian grapplers established a solid base in the Greco-Roman division. Sumit spearheaded the effort with a spectacular gold in the 63kg division, with Suraj (60kg) and Sagar Singh (67kg) contributing silver medals.

With well-deserved bronze medals, Neeraj Patel (55kg), Sachin (77kg), Rohit Bura (87kg), Rohit (97kg), and Hardeep (130kg) contributed to the amazing haul.

PM Modi congratulated the Indian wrestlers for their exceptional showing at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, where the Men’s Freestyle and Women’s teams took home the overall titles.

In a thrilling continental campaign, the entire Indian delegation amassed an astonishing total of 27 medals, including nine bronze, seven silver, and eleven gold, in the Women’s Wrestling, Greco-Roman, and Freestyle divisions.

Our wrestlers gave an incredible showing! PM Modi stated in an X post (previously Twitter) that our Men’s Freestyle and Women’s Wrestling teams won the Team Titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.

India recorded its highest-ever total medal haul at the U23 Asian Championships in history thanks to the Men’s Freestyle Wrestling team, who won 9 medals, including 4 golds. Six Gold medals were among the ten won by the women’s wrestling team.

Additionally, with eight medals, the Greco-Roman team achieved its best overall medal tally. Our Wrestlers deserve a lot of praise. PM Modi wrote in his post that he sends his best wishes for the upcoming projects.