March 11, 2026

New CPI series aligned to consumption trends; CEA Nageswaran says monetary, fiscal policy decision calibration to improve

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Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran (ANI) Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will improve the quality of data used in formulating monetary and fiscal policies, as it better reflects current consumption patterns and economic conditions.The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics…

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Michigan bans smartphones during class: What the new law means for students

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a statewide law restricting smartphone use during instructional time in public schools, formalising a policy shift that will take effect at the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.The legislation requires public school districts across Michigan to limit smartphone use during classroom instruction, while allowing students to carry…

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Why Dr Mickey Mehta says parents must look beyond marks, medals, and milestones

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In his insightful approach, Dr. Mickey Mehta encourages parents to pivot from a focus on achievements to a more nurturing direction centered around ‘purusharth’ – the journey of inner development and intentional living. He highlights that children are reflections of their parents, needing thoughtful guidance to cultivate awareness and harmony, rather than simply enforcing discipline….

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T20 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win – ‘A proud footballing nation making its mark’ | Cricket News

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Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Italy’s 10-wicket win (Photos by PTI and AP) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy after their historic first-ever T20 World Cup victory, celebrating how the game is spreading to new nations.“Congratulations to Italy on their first-ever T20 World Cup win, and in such commanding fashion! A proud footballing nation making…

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Bangladesh elections: Sheikh Hasina labels polls a farce, demands ‘fresh, fair vote’; targets Yunus | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Awami League on Sunday rejected the country’s parliamentary election as a “well-planned farce,” claiming that the vote, conducted without the party’s participation, disregarded democratic norms and the Constitution. In a statement posted on its X handle after polling concluded and counting began, the party expressed gratitude to citizens – including mothers,…

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US tax refund tracker: How to check status, timelines after e-filing, paper filing; key details to know

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US tax refund tracker: US taxpayers can track their income tax refund status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) “Where’s My Refund” tool, which provides near real-time updates on refund processing stages, expected timelines and payment status.According to information available on the IRS website, refund status generally becomes visible within 24 hours after e-filing a…

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Uttarakhand Open University admit card released for December 2025 session: Direct link to download hall ticket here

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Uttarakhand Open University admit card 2026: Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) has released the admit card for the December 2025 winter session examinations. Candidates appearing for the winter session exams can now download their hall tickets from the official website of the university.The admit card has been issued for various programmes, including Master Programme (Yearly/Semester) (Main/Back/Improvement),…

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