US retail sales rise 0.6% in February; Iran war fuel spike threatens consumer spending outlook

US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…

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Stock market today (April 6, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp rebound on Monday after early losses, supported by a correction in crude oil prices and strong buying in banking stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 787.30 points, or 1.07%, to settle at 74,106.85. During the session, it climbed as much as 887.91 points, or 1.21%, to 74,207.46.The 50-share…

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PAK vs NZ Rain Washout: Who benefits and who is in danger in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s? | Cricket News

Groundsmen cover the field in Colombo (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Rain became the biggest talking point around the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 match in Colombo on Saturday, and a complete washout means it will shake up the race for the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. With both teams seen as strong contenders,…

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Matua: ‘When you clean your house, few glasses break’: Subrata Thakur’s SIR defence in Matua heartland | India News

It is about karma and dharma. Subrata Thakur is far more at ease when asked about the principles of the Matua community and how its history evolved from the days of Harichand Thakur and Guruchand Thakur.Subrata, grandson of P R Thakur and Matua matriarch Baroma Binapani Devi, explains how his family prioritised not only social…

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Hardik Pandya 5.0: Intense grind behind beast mode, close interactions with coach, redemption | Cricket News

India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with the trophy after India won the T20 World Cup (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: “This was about redemption, making my fifth comeback…”All-rounder Hardik Pandya is known for living life king-size which often dominates the limelight. However, this iconic statement following India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph truly defines the core of…

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Top five safest cars as per BNCAP: Maruti Victoris, Tata Punch & more |

Safety is becoming a key factor for car buyers in India, with increasing focus on crash protection alongside price, features and performance, driven by greater awareness and access to information. The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has supported this shift by introducing a standardised system to evaluate vehicle safety through controlled crash tests, including…

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M Chinnaswamy set for massive revamp! KSCA plans 20,000-seat expansion | Cricket News

Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiating steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at enhancing capacity and overall fan experience. The move comes shortly after KSCA officials, led by president Venkatesh Prasad, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to discuss an ambitious expansion…

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