Bhaskar Evening Wrap:India’s GDP falls to 3-quarter low of 7.8% in Q4; Annamalai launches new party after quitting BJP in Tamil Nadu

Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from India and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day… 1. India’s GDP falls to 3-quarter low of 7.8% in Q4 India’s GDP growth slows to 7.8% in Q4 FY26, down from a revised 8% in the previous quarter, marking a three-quarter low, according to National Statistics Office (NSO) data released on Friday. Read More 2. Annamalai launches new party after quitting BJP in Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu BJP’s former state president, K Annamalai, on Friday announced the launch of a new political party. In a video message on social media, Annamalai said, “Today, we are starting a movement. Our political party will contest the next Tamil Nadu Assembly election in 2031.” Read more 3. ‘Stop visiting temples, Allah will forgive all sins,’ victims were told in TCS Nashik case Part of the charge sheet in the TCS Nashik sexual harassment and alleged forced conversion case reveals that victims were reportedly told to avoid temples and shown religious videos. Read more 4. Putin says US pressure on Modi is futile Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the United States is trying to pressure India on several issues, including its ties with Russia, but such efforts will not succeed. He said India will continue to stand firm. Read more 5. Iran says US bases used against it are ‘legitimate targets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any US military bases in the region used to attack Iran would be considered ‘legitimate targets.’ Read more 6. RBI says cost of living may rise in India Reserve Bank of India (RBI), governor, Sanjay Malhotra, said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. He admits increase in inflation will impact rural demand and consumption in the country. Read more 7. Shreyas Iyer to become India’s T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer is set to become India’s new T20 captain. According to report, Suryakumar Yadav has been removed from captaincy. Meanwhile, batter Tilak Varma is likely to be made vice-captain. Read more 8. Gambhir warns Pant, confirms Sai Sudharsan at No.3 Gautam Gambhir warned Rishabh Pant that international cricket demands respect for match situations while addressing his vice-captaincy removal. He confirmed Sai Sudharsan will bat at No.3 ahead of Devdutt Padikkal for the Afghanistan Test.. Read more 9. Varun Dhawan touches Govinda’s feet at Pahlaj Nihalani’s funeral During the funeral of film producer and former CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) chairman Pahlaj Nihalani, Varun Dhawan and his brother Rohit Dhawan touched actor Govinda’s feet and sought his blessings. Read more 10. Lalit Modi confirms biopic in works; says Ranveer Singh showed interest Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has confirmed that a biopic on his life is being developed and the script is in progress. He said Ranveer Singh had expressed interest in playing his role and even met him in London two years ago. Read more ​