NEW DELHI: The Centre stepped in to shield consumers and oil companies from the impact of high crude prices — which have surged 62% this month over Feb for Indian refiners — and slashed excise duty, a move that will leave a Rs 1.3 lakh crore hole for the exchequer.With fuel retailers, including IndianOil, Hindustan…
India’s eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, supported by higher output in steel, cement and electricity, according to government data released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The core sector had expanded by 1 per cent in April last year, while growth stood at 1.2 per cent in March…
NEW DELHI: Out of 294 candidates contesting the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections, 66 contestants (23%) have declared criminal cases, including 38 (13%) facing serious charges, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Criminal facing criminal cases in Puducherry The analysis is based on affidavits filed by the candidates with the Election Commission of India…
SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment Likely Soon Know Vacancy Eligibility Syllabus and Selection Process The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon by the State Bank of India through its official careers portal. The recruitment will be conducted for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), which is one of the…
Kawasaki has rolled out a limited-period offer on the Kawasaki Ninja 300, making the entry-level sportbike more attractive for buyers. The total benefits go up to around Rs 37,000, combining a cash discount and a free helmet.As part of the deal, the company is offering a Rs 28,000 discount on MY2024 units of the Ninja…
Rupee kicked off Tuesday’s session on a firm footing, rising 15 paise against the US dollar as lower crude price expectations and easing tensions in the Middle East improved market sentiment. Saudi Arabia’s decision to sharply cut oil prices for Asian buyers added to the positive mood. The currency opened at 95.33 in the interbank…
Anti-ship missile helicopter launch New Delhi: In a boost to Indian Navy’s anti-ship warfare capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Navy on Wednesday successfully launched naval anti-ship missile-short range (NASM-SR) from a helicopter platform in Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the…
Everyone’s favourite pirate, Johnny Depp may soon be setting sail into the high seas once again with ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 6’. News of the actor’s return to the hit franchise began doing the rounds after producer Jerry Bruckheimer’s statement at the Producers Guild Awards went viral over the weekend. Jerry Bruckheimer denies dropping Johnny…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians ended a long wait for a winning start to an IPL season, beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in a chase of 221 runs at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Mumbai had not won their opening match of an IPL season since 2012, but they broke that run with a…
Celebrate a cozy day filled with family togetherness, where leisurely picnics and indulging in small pleasures take priority. For those who are single, an unexpected proposal might be on the horizon, while couples should seize this moment to share their true emotions. Briefly divert your focus to work, tackling only the most pressing tasks. Pack…
