Britannia to raise prices amid higher costs from Middle East war
Britannia will roll out selective price hikes and reduce grammage (quantity) this quarter to protect margins, said MD and CEO Rakshit Hargave. This comes amid rising input costs due to the West Asia conflict, "The mitigation measures include grammage adjustments and some of the packs, which are above Rs 10, will see some kind of price increase," Hargave told analysts.
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03:20 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Britannia will roll out selective price hikes and reduce grammage (quantity) this quarter to protect margins, said MD and CEO Rakshit Hargave. This comes amid rising input costs due to the West Asia conflict, "The mitigation measures include grammage adjustments and some of the packs, which are above Rs 10, will see some kind of price increase," Hargave told analysts.
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Time will tell who forms TN govt but Congress to surely end up with egg on face: BJP
BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santosh said only time will tell who will form government in Tamil Nadu. "But one thing is sure, Congress will end up with egg on its face," he stated. Congress, which won five seats in the polls, has extended support to TVK. Governor RV Arlekar has asked TVK to show support of 118 MLAs.
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03:19 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santosh said only time will tell who will form government in Tamil Nadu. "But one thing is sure, Congress will end up with egg on its face," he stated. Congress, which won five seats in the polls, has extended support to TVK. Governor RV Arlekar has asked TVK to show support of 118 MLAs.
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2 of every 3 unknown calls received by Indians in 2025 were spam: Report
India ranked as the world's fifth most spam-affected country in 2025, with 4,168 crore spam calls and 12,903 crore spam messages identified by Truecaller. India recorded a 66% spam intensity, meaning two of every three unknown calls were spam. Sales/telemarketing calls made up 36%, followed by financial services (18%) and scam calls (12%). Indonesia recorded a 79% spam intensity.
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03:40 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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India ranked as the world's fifth most spam-affected country in 2025, with 4,168 crore spam calls and 12,903 crore spam messages identified by Truecaller. India recorded a 66% spam intensity, meaning two of every three unknown calls were spam. Sales/telemarketing calls made up 36%, followed by financial services (18%) and scam calls (12%). Indonesia recorded a 79% spam intensity.
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What happens next if all TVK MLAs resign in Tamil Nadu?
If all 107 TVK MLAs resign, the Assembly's strength will fall from 234 to 127, and the majority mark will come down from 118 to 64. However, the resignation process would be complicated. Under Constitution's Article 190(3)(b), MLA’s resignation becomes effective only after Assembly Speaker accepts it. TVK MLAs have threatened to resign if DMK, AIADMK try to form government.
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03:32 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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If all 107 TVK MLAs resign, the Assembly's strength will fall from 234 to 127, and the majority mark will come down from 118 to 64. However, the resignation process would be complicated. Under Constitution's Article 190(3)(b), MLA’s resignation becomes effective only after Assembly Speaker accepts it. TVK MLAs have threatened to resign if DMK, AIADMK try to form government.
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03:32 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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What are possible scenarios in Tamil Nadu amid the power tussle?
The first scenario is the imposition of President's Rule, followed by a fresh election (most likely before 2026-end). The second is a coalition between DMK and AIADMK, along with the other 9 political parties (except BJP and TVK). TVK has 3 options- coalition with 2/3rd AIADMK MLAs, coalition with smaller parties or mass resignation of all 107 TVK MLAs.
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03:55 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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The first scenario is the imposition of President's Rule, followed by a fresh election (most likely before 2026-end). The second is a coalition between DMK and AIADMK, along with the other 9 political parties (except BJP and TVK). TVK has 3 options- coalition with 2/3rd AIADMK MLAs, coalition with smaller parties or mass resignation of all 107 TVK MLAs.
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Our internal matter: Raut in open letter to Trump as he congratulates PM on Bengal polls
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump after he congratulated PM Narendra Modi on BJP's victory in West Bengal elections. "These are state-level elections, an internal matter of India's federal democracy," Raut wrote. He raised concerns over alleged fear, intimidation and systemic pressure during the polls, asking, "Were these concerns considered?"
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03:48 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump after he congratulated PM Narendra Modi on BJP's victory in West Bengal elections. "These are state-level elections, an internal matter of India's federal democracy," Raut wrote. He raised concerns over alleged fear, intimidation and systemic pressure during the polls, asking, "Were these concerns considered?"
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'Vijay's TVK sought support to form govt via WhatsApp,' VCK as it slams TVK's 'arrogant' approach
VCK party in Tamil Nadu has slammed Vijay's party TVK after it sent a letter seeking its support via WhatsApp. VCK General Secretary Sinthanai Selvan said, "Shouldn't Vijay have met in person with the political party leaders he wishes to seek support from...The very moment the victory news arrived, [Vijay] revealed arrogance and a vengeful mindset."
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03:47 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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VCK party in Tamil Nadu has slammed Vijay's party TVK after it sent a letter seeking its support via WhatsApp. VCK General Secretary Sinthanai Selvan said, "Shouldn't Vijay have met in person with the political party leaders he wishes to seek support from...The very moment the victory news arrived, [Vijay] revealed arrogance and a vengeful mindset."
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98,500 schools across India lack girls' toilets: NITI Aayog report
A total of 98,500 schools across India lack girls' toilets, and 61,540 schools have no usable toilets, a NITI Aayog report has claimed. Only Delhi, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep have 100% functional girls' toilets in all schools. However, the share of schools with functional girls' toilets has increased from 85.17% in 2014 to 94% in 2024-25.
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04:14 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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A total of 98,500 schools across India lack girls' toilets, and 61,540 schools have no usable toilets, a NITI Aayog report has claimed. Only Delhi, Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep have 100% functional girls' toilets in all schools. However, the share of schools with functional girls' toilets has increased from 85.17% in 2014 to 94% in 2024-25.
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Air India planning to furlough staff, cut 1 in every 5 flights to slash losses: Report
Air India is planning to implement measures to reduce its expenses and control losses, as higher jet fuel prices have started eating into its earnings, Bloomberg reported. The airline is planning to put non-technical employees on furlough and cut 20% of its flights, or one in every five flights, over next three months. It's also considering paying lower employee bonuses.
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04:13 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Air India is planning to implement measures to reduce its expenses and control losses, as higher jet fuel prices have started eating into its earnings, Bloomberg reported. The airline is planning to put non-technical employees on furlough and cut 20% of its flights, or one in every five flights, over next three months. It's also considering paying lower employee bonuses.
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DMK writes letter seeking change in LS seating arrangement after Congress breaks alliance
DMK MP Kanimozhi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, requesting change of seating arrangement in Lok Sabha. "As our alliance with...Congress has come to an end...it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying...present seating arrangement alongside them," he said. This comes as Congress broke alliance with DMK to extend support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu.
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04:01 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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DMK MP Kanimozhi wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker, requesting change of seating arrangement in Lok Sabha. "As our alliance with...Congress has come to an end...it may not be appropriate for our Members to continue occupying...present seating arrangement alongside them," he said. This comes as Congress broke alliance with DMK to extend support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu.
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Vijay's TVK secures numbers to form Tamil Nadu govt after 3 more parties extend support: Report
Ahead of meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor, Vijay's TVK has secured the majority number of seats (118) to form its government in the state after it got support from VCK, CPI and CPI(M), according to reports. All three parties won two seats in the state assembly polls. Earlier, Congress offered support to TVK, which has won 108 seats.
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04:00 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Ahead of meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor, Vijay's TVK has secured the majority number of seats (118) to form its government in the state after it got support from VCK, CPI and CPI(M), according to reports. All three parties won two seats in the state assembly polls. Earlier, Congress offered support to TVK, which has won 108 seats.
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Masculine behaviour harming the planet: Study
An international study found that men tend to have larger carbon footprints, less concern about climate change and less willingness to change everyday habits to address it. Men also disproportionately control high-impact industries like fossil fuels and industrialised agriculture. However, researchers noted some men are actively working to reverse these trends.
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04:21 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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An international study found that men tend to have larger carbon footprints, less concern about climate change and less willingness to change everyday habits to address it. Men also disproportionately control high-impact industries like fossil fuels and industrialised agriculture. However, researchers noted some men are actively working to reverse these trends.
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Fans abuse Prince Yadav online after he dismisses Virat Kohli for duck
LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav faced online abuse after dismissing former RCB captain Virat Kohli for a duck in their IPL 2026 match on Thursday. Fans took to Prince's Instagram account and filled comment section with abusive remarks. Several fans defended Prince, with one writing, "We should appreciate Prince yadav...what a delivery by him to dismiss our King Kohli."
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04:19 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav faced online abuse after dismissing former RCB captain Virat Kohli for a duck in their IPL 2026 match on Thursday. Fans took to Prince's Instagram account and filled comment section with abusive remarks. Several fans defended Prince, with one writing, "We should appreciate Prince yadav...what a delivery by him to dismiss our King Kohli."
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Bets on oil prices worth ₹66,100 crore placed just before Trump's Iran announcements: Report
Well-timed market bets on falling oil prices, worth about $7 billion (over ₹66,100 crore), were placed between March-April, "just before" US President Donald Trump made any major announcements regarding Iran, Reuters reported. These included short positions in derivatives like ICE, CME crude, etc. "The volumes were highly unusual...They were ahead of key announcements," an expert said.
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04:38 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Well-timed market bets on falling oil prices, worth about $7 billion (over ₹66,100 crore), were placed between March-April, "just before" US President Donald Trump made any major announcements regarding Iran, Reuters reported. These included short positions in derivatives like ICE, CME crude, etc. "The volumes were highly unusual...They were ahead of key announcements," an expert said.
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800-year-old Shiva temple demolished for school in Telangana
The demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Telangana's Warangal district has sparked widespread outrage, following which Union Culture Ministry filed a case. The temple was allegedly bulldozed to clear land for a government integrated school. The temple site housed a rare seven-line Telugu inscription from February 1231 AD addressing the king as "Maharaja" and "Rajadhirajulu".
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04:33 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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The demolition of an 800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva temple in Telangana's Warangal district has sparked widespread outrage, following which Union Culture Ministry filed a case. The temple was allegedly bulldozed to clear land for a government integrated school. The temple site housed a rare seven-line Telugu inscription from February 1231 AD addressing the king as "Maharaja" and "Rajadhirajulu".
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TMC's Sagarika gets take-down notice from police over fake X post
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose shared a notice from X informing her about Kolkata Police's request to remove her tweet on post-poll violence in West Bengal. "Why don't you take action against...violence instead?" she wrote. She had shared a video claiming it showed TMC worker being assaulted in West Bengal, but it was from Mumbai and unrelated to post-poll violence.
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04:31 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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TMC MP Sagarika Ghose shared a notice from X informing her about Kolkata Police's request to remove her tweet on post-poll violence in West Bengal. "Why don't you take action against...violence instead?" she wrote. She had shared a video claiming it showed TMC worker being assaulted in West Bengal, but it was from Mumbai and unrelated to post-poll violence.
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US to resume Project Freedom as Gulf states restore US access to base, airspace: Report
The United States is preparing to revive Project Freedom after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait restored US military access to critical bases and airspace in the Gulf, as per a report. US defence officials said they could relaunch the effort within days. Earlier, Saudi Arabia reportedly forced US to reverse Project Freedom by suspending US' ability to use its bases.
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04:59 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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The United States is preparing to revive Project Freedom after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait restored US military access to critical bases and airspace in the Gulf, as per a report. US defence officials said they could relaunch the effort within days. Earlier, Saudi Arabia reportedly forced US to reverse Project Freedom by suspending US' ability to use its bases.
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Suvendu Adhikari to become BJP's first West Bengal CM
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari will become the new Chief Minister of West Bengal and his swearing-in ceremony will reportedly be held on Saturday. Notably, this is the first time that BJP is forming a government in West Bengal. Earlier, Mamata Banerjee had refused to resign after TMC lost West Bengal elections.
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04:59 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari will become the new Chief Minister of West Bengal and his swearing-in ceremony will reportedly be held on Saturday. Notably, this is the first time that BJP is forming a government in West Bengal. Earlier, Mamata Banerjee had refused to resign after TMC lost West Bengal elections.
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Delhi govt schools to have summer vacation from May 11 to June 30
All government schools in Delhi will observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30. However, remedial classes for classes 9th, 10th and 12th will be organised from May 11 to May 23 between 07:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Students attending remedial classes are required to obtain parental consent (NOC) and mandatorily wear school uniforms, a government order stated.
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04:51 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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All government schools in Delhi will observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30. However, remedial classes for classes 9th, 10th and 12th will be organised from May 11 to May 23 between 07:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Students attending remedial classes are required to obtain parental consent (NOC) and mandatorily wear school uniforms, a government order stated.
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Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment after 'sex slave' complaints: Report
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment by prosecutors after they probed his 'sex slave' complaints against Lorna Hajdini and found nothing, New York Post reported. In the lawsuit against Hajdini, Rana claimed he initially sought mental health support from a psychotherapist months before prosecutor's referral. He reported hearing Hajdini's voice inside his head.
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05:10 pm Friday, 08 May 2026
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Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana was referred for mental health treatment by prosecutors after they probed his 'sex slave' complaints against Lorna Hajdini and found nothing, New York Post reported. In the lawsuit against Hajdini, Rana claimed he initially sought mental health support from a psychotherapist months before prosecutor's referral. He reported hearing Hajdini's voice inside his head.
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