NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said flex-fuel vehicles offer India a practical way to reduce crude oil imports. He said if even 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales shift to the technology, it would generate demand for four crore litres of ethanol and save Rs 195 crore in foreign exchange each…
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters are keeping close tabs on the US Trade Representative’s investigations and the talks for a bilateral trade deal, which they expect will put them at an advantage compared to some of their rivals from other countries.While they are not too worried with the latest proposal to impose 12.5% tariffs on 54…
Lalit Modi (Image credit: Wisden Cricket) NEW DELHI: Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has claimed that match-fixing continues to exist in cricket, though he stopped short of making any allegations against the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament has become too lucrative for players to risk their careers.Modi, who has been residing primarily in…
For years, Vijay Shankar remained one of Indian cricket’s most discussed yet misunderstood cricketers. From being labelled the ‘3D player’ during the 2019 World Cup to battling injuries, criticism and constant scrutiny, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder’s career rarely moved without noise around it.But as Shankar walks away from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL, there…
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has declared that no candidate has qualified for the next stage of the Additional Private Secretary (APS) Examination 2023.In a notice issued on June 2, the commission said all 331 vacancies advertised under the recruitment drive have been carried forward after no candidate met the required criteria in…
Aamir Khan, 61, is reportedly all set to tie the knot with Gauri Spratt, 47, in a private registered marriage, a decision that marks a notable shift from his own words just a year ago, when he said getting married at 60 simply would not suit him. What had Aamir Khan said about marriage? According…
You may wake up feeling that your inner battery isn’t fully charged. That’s the tone of the day. The Moon drains confidence a bit, and Saturn presses on your thoughts, making small concerns feel bigger than they are. This is why moral support matters now. You don’t need a crowd, just one steady person who…
BENGALURU: D K Shivakumar’s long-cherished ambition was realised Wednesday as he took oath as the 24th CM of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan, with his new cabinet reflecting a careful balance of caste and regional dynamics while carrying a distinct imprint of his predecessor, Siddaramaiah. Prominent Dalit face G Parameshwara was sworn in as the deputy…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure airfares don’t get completely out of reach for the common citizen and airlines don’t collapse, govt on Wednesday decided to set aside Rs 10,000 crore to cap aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel prices and prevent them from sharp surges. This one-time budgetary support will be given…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign has triggered growing calls for the teenager to be fast-tracked into India’s senior setup. But one of cricket’s greatest-ever batters, Sachin Tendulkar, believes the focus should remain on allowing the youngster to develop naturally. Tendulkar, who was honoured with the ‘Greatest Men’s…