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Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre
11 April 2026 7:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government on Saturday hiked export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 a litre.The...
Banks cannot see, record what valuables customers store in lockers: Sitharaman
30 March 2026 2:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: Banks cannot see or record what valuables customers store in lockers, as it would lead to a breach of banking regulations, Finance Minister...
Customs authority slaps Rs 23.52 cr demand notice on Voltas for misclassification of imported goods
30 March 2026 1:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Customs authority has slapped a demand notice of Rs 23.52 crore, including duty and penalty, on air-condition maker Voltas over alleged...
India has 60 days of fuel stocks, govt says dismissing shortage reports as misinformation
26 March 2026 3:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG as...
Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of budget presentation by CM Rekha Gupta
24 March 2026 11:30 AM ISTNew Delhi: Hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation, the Delhi Legislative Assembly received a bomb threat on Tuesday...
Govt says 11 airlines exited in 10 years due to fin stress, other internal issues
23 March 2026 4:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: As many as 11 airlines exited the market in the last 10 years due to financial stress, non-availability of aircraft and other internal...
India's strategic oil reserves about two-thirds full: Minister
23 March 2026 4:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: India's strategic oil reserves, designed to provide cover for about 9.5 days of supplies during disruptions or price shocks, are currently...
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables eco survey, per capita income likely at Rs 5.31 lakh in FY26
23 March 2026 3:30 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi's per capita income at current prices is likely to reach Rs 5,31,610 as per Advance Estimate, registering a growth of 7.92 per cent...
5 detained in connection with man's death in R G Kar Hospital lift malfunction
21 March 2026 3:00 PM ISTKolkata: Police have detained five people in connection with the death of a man who allegedly got trapped inside an elevator at state-run RG Kar...
Rainfall at several places in north; fog returns in Delhi
21 March 2026 12:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Several states in north India, including Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, received light to moderate rainfall, and fog returned in Delhi on...
HDFC Bank fires 3 senior officials for gaps in client onboarding at its DIFC branch
21 March 2026 10:45 AM ISTNew Delhi: Days after the resignation of HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty citing ethical concerns, the bank has terminated the services of three...
Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates
20 March 2026 4:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: The price of premium or higher-grade petrol price on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold to...
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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away at 92
12 April 2026 2:00 PM ISTUS Vice President Vance leaves Pakistan after impasse in negotiations...
12 April 2026 1:30 PM ISTSC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in West...
12 April 2026 1:15 PM ISTPM to address poll rally in Siliguri on Sunday
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