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RCB vs KKR LIVE SCORE IPL 2026: Toss delayed due to rain in Raipur; Covers firmly in place

After back-to-back defeats briefly slowed their momentum, the Bengaluru franchise bounced back strongly with a dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

NaBFID raises ₹4,000 crore through 10-year bonds at 7.74% yield

State-owned infrastructure financier successfully taps long-term bond market despite volatility, investor caution and uncertainty linked to the West Asia crisis

Tata Motors Q4FY26 results: Consolidated PAT rises 35% to ₹1,800 crore

Consolidated revenue for Q4FY26 stood at ₹26,100 crore, up 19 per cent year-on-year, while EBITDA margin improved to 13.1 per cent from 11.6 per cent a year earlier

South India's industry engine slows as Bengal, Assam workers stay back

Companies in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are offering incentives to migrant workers amid concerns over jobs, fuel costs and the impact of the West Asia crisis

Tata Motors Q4 PAT rises 34% to ₹1,793 cr on strong operational performance

Commercial vehicle maker reports higher volumes, stronger margins and record annual revenue despite headwinds from commodity prices and West Asia tensions

News in brief global: From Japan's missiles to Brazilian aircraft

Here are some defence news in briefs from around the world, as featured in Blueprint May 2026 edition

RCB vs KKR live streaming: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders through its app and website

China's expanding rocket force

The core component of China's deterrence will pose challenges for India in the event of a conflict

Govt hikes paddy MSP by ₹72 to ₹2,441/qtl for 2026-27 Kharif season

Cabinet raises MSPs for kharif crops for 2026-27, with sharper increases for oilseeds, pulses and cotton to encourage diversification and cut imports

'Total ECL-related provisioning requirement around ₹10,000 crore'

We expect to extend an additional Rs 18,000 crore- Rs. 20,000 crore of credit under the scheme. We have already identified eligible accounts, and the rollout will begin within the week, he said

Vivo JV, export push seen driving Dixon Technologies growth despite risks

Dixon Technologies expects export growth, speciality EMS expansion and the proposed Vivo joint venture to support earnings amid margin pressures and weak demand

Withdrawal of retirement provident funds to soon be automated: EPFO

At present, partial or advance withdrawal claims of up to ₹5 lakh are settled through auto mode, and the deadline for the auto-settlement mode is three days from filing the claim

Assam cabinet approves UCC bill, certain tribes to be exempt: Himanta Sarma

The UCC Bill will be laid before the new legislative assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at a press conference

Insurance cos should sell protection products first, says SBI MD Tewari

SBI Managing Director Ashwini Tewari says insurance firms should prioritise protection products over ULIPs and calls for stronger safeguards against mis-selling

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?

Rebalance away from gold and silver and towards equity and debt

UK Health Secretary Streeting prepares to challenge Starmer for top post

In the event of a contest sparked by Streeting, allies of Starmer said it was likely the premier would attempt to stand against him

BGMI paying users climb 17% amid rise in India's in-game spending trends

This is the first time a gaming company has publicly shared India-specific paying user growth numbers

Cabinet clears ₹37,500 crore coal gasification push amid supply concerns

Incentive scheme aims to reduce import dependence on fuels and industrial feedstock while boosting domestic coal-to-chemicals capacity amid West Asia tensions

Medical body FAIMA moves Supreme Court after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

Medical body seeks restructuring of the NTA, stronger digital safeguards and court-monitored oversight following fresh allegations of paper leaks in NEET-UG 2026

AI travel bots gain traction as users seek faster itinerary planning

Ixigo, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are strengthening multilingual AI assistants as travellers increasingly prefer conversational and intent-driven travel planning experiences