The latest capacity expansion also comes at a time when additions to global refining capacity remain limited. (AI image) India’s petroleum product exports could increase by around 25% from the FY25 level of $44.4 billion. India is one of the world’s leading exporters of refined petroleum products. The increase is expected to come over the…
As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, defence spending is expected to remain a key focus amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and sustained emphasis on military modernisation. Defence outlay shows steady rise Over the last five years, India’s defence expenditure has followed a clear upward trajectory. Spending rose…
NEW DELHI: “It felt really unreal. I felt like I was dreaming. I still feel like I’m dreaming.” That’s how Anahat Singh described the moment the Indian flag went up after she became the first Indian ever to win the World Junior Squash Championship.She carried that same disbelief during the virtual media interaction facilitated by…
Policymakers are evaluating two broad models for introducing a Merchant Discount Rate for UPI payments. India has taken a step towards allowing merchant charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions after proposed amendments to the country’s payments law were introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.UPI, among the world’s largest real-time payment systems, handled 23.6 billion transactions…
You’ll wake up with a strange alertness, like a cat hearing footsteps outside. The Moon sits in a secretive zone and Saturn throws a cold glance, so small things can feel bigger than they are. Do not ignore the feeling that someone is watching your movements at work or in your office.Keep your plans in…
NEW DELHI: Oil marketing companies Tuesday hiked petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre, effecting a second revision in less than a week, as their losses mount due to a surge in global crude oil rates, reports Atul Mathur. Petrol now costs Rs 98.64 per litre in Delhi, while diesel is priced…
Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Mumbai will have a new captain for the second successive Ranji Trophy season, with seasoned batter Siddhesh Lad set to take charge of the 42-time champions in the 2026-27 campaign. Lad will replace allrounder Shardul Thakur, who led Mumbai across formats during the previous domestic season.Confirming the…
Saturn is one of the most powerful planet and this is the planet of karma, discipline and justice. Shani is known as the malefic planet and people usually get scared from Shani’s wrath. Last year, in 2025, Shani changed its place and moved from Aquarius zodiac signs to Pisces. Now, in the year 2026, Saturn…
According to the PFRDA circular, PoPs will receive an annual charge equivalent to 0.20% of the assets under management. New NPS charges from October 1: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has updated the charges that Point of Presence (PoP) entities are permitted to levy on subscribers under the National Pension System (NPS)…
Some days feel like smooth silk. This one may feel more like damp cloth. It’s heavy, awkward, and difficult to get rid of. The Moon is affecting your emotional state, today, Libra, and expenses or a low mood could make everything appear more difficult than it actually is.It is possible that you feel like you…
