Petrol diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 CNG by Rs 2 after elections as crude costs bite

PTI, May 15, 2026, New Delhi : Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday for the first time in more than four years, ...

PM Modi urges judicious use of fuel amidWest Asia crisis, pitches energy conservation

PTI, May 10, 2026, Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the need of the hour, in the wake of the West Asia crisis, i...

Petrol, diesel price hike in near future not ruled out, say govt sources.

International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126 per barrel before cooling down slightly, but remained above ...

Commercial LPG Price Hiked by ₹993 per Cylinder, Third Straight Monthly Increase

PTI, May 1, 2026, New Delhi: The price of commercial LPG was hiked by ₹993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday, marking the steepest-ever increase ...

Paytm becomes majority Indian-owned and controlled company as domestic investors raise stake

The rise in domestic ownership comes alongside an improvement in operating performance PTI, April 14, 2026, New Delhi :  One 97 Communicati...

Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre

 Duties levied to increase domestic availability of the fuel amid the war in West Asia PTI, Apr 11, 2026, New Delhi : The government on Sat...

New Income Tax Law and Financial Changes to Take Effect from April 1

PTI, March 31, 2026, New Delhi :  The new income tax law and other budgetary provisions, including higher Securities Transaction Tax (STT) o...

Fuel Duty Reduction Announced Amid Rising Global Oil Prices : Excise duty on petrol slashed to Rs 3 per litre, on diesel to nil

It will help oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and IOC deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East. PTI,...

Unemployment Marginally Dips to 4.9% in February: Government Survey

PTI, Mar 16, 2026, New Delhi : Overall unemployment among persons aged 15 years and above fell marginally to 4.9 per cent in February from 5...

Bhutan Restricts Fuel Sales to Indian Vehicles Amid Price Concerns

MP, March 11, 2026, Alipurduar: Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and a recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, concerns are growing o...

Restaurants Face Uncertain Future as LPG Shortage Hits Industry

PTI, March 10, 2026, New Delhi/Chennai: Shrinking menus, cold stoves and dining out suddenly not so easy. The West Asia conflict is knocking...

Government Says No Immediate Hike in Petrol and Diesel Prices

PTI, March 9, 2026, New Delhi : Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 10...

Married Daughters Now Eligible for Death Gratuity Under Revised West Bengal Rules

MP, Feb 25, 2026, Kolkata: The state Finance Department has introduced a significant change to the death gratuity rules for state government...

India’s Sustainable Tourism Potential ‘Almost Limitless’: Senior UN Official

PTI, Feb 24, 2026, New Delhi: India's potential in sustainable tourism is "almost limitless", given its natural beauty, cultur...

West Bengal Approves 10% DA Hike for Anglo-Indian and Tols School Staff

PTI, Feb 20, 2026, Kolkata: Teaching and non-teaching employees of Anglo-Indian schools, DA receiving schools (Primary and Secondary) and No...

The Role of a Trading App and Demat Account in Modern Investing A Complete Guide

PTI, February 21, 2026,  India. If you are a beginner investor or someone moving from traditional stock trading to digital platforms, unders...

Gold climbs Rs 850 to Rs 1.59 lakh 10g silver trades flat at Rs 2.64 lakh kgPTI

PTI, February 20, 2026, New Delhi : Gold prices appreciated by Rs 850 to Rs 1,59,500 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday, while s...

Blueberry Farming Could Make North Bengal an Exotic Fruit Hub

Sanchita Aich Bag, MP,  15 Feb 2026,  Siliguri: North Bengal may soon emerge as a hub for exotic fruit cultivation, with blueberries — widel...