Govt imposes Rs 3/litre windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts diesel and ATF export levies

The government on Friday imposed a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The revised rates will come into effect from May 16.According to finance ministry notifications,…

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Archaeologists discover elite Roman woman buried in a sealed lead coffin with rare treasures

Colchester archaeologists unearthed a 1,700-year-old lead coffin, revealing a wealthy Roman woman’s life. Image Credit: Colchester Archaeological Trust Archaeologists in Colchester have found a glimpse into an ancient world of luxury and a personal tragedy. Archaeologists have been shocked by the discovery of an ancient lead coffin containing a woman buried nearly 1,700 years ago….

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Check new date and direct link to apply

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has once again extended the registration deadline for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (Polytechnic) or UPJEE(P) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications for the JEECUP 2026 examination till May 17 through the official website — jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Earlier, the last date to apply for the…

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SC’s Ayodhya verdict reveals ‘deeply majoritarian politics has penetrated legal validation’, says Jamiat report

SC’s Ayodhya verdict reveals ‘deeply majoritarian politics has penetrated legal validation”, says Jamiat report (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Noting that the Madhya Pradesh High Court order declaring the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district a temple only validates the fears and concerns that they have raised all along since the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, the…

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