The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
India-New Zealand FTA: The India-New Zealand trade deal or Free Trade Agreement signed on Monday has been called a ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade pact. For one, it gives Indian exporters duty-free or zero duty access to all exports. The implementation of the trade deal is now contingent on New Zealand Parliament’s approval, and in the case of…
In Dubai, traders have begun offering gold at discounts of up to $30 per ounce compared with the benchmark price in London. (AI image) US-Irasel-Iran war impact on gold prices: In UAE’s Dubai, which finds itself in the midst of the escalating Middle East crisis, the yellow metal is now available at very steep discounts….
Rupee stood firm on Monday, gaining 33 paise to reach 92.85 against the US dollar in early trade. This follows intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, as the bank stepped in to support the currency. The RBI tightened norms to curb speculative positions and capped banks’ net open positions at $100 million, even as…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner speaks to reporters (AP Photo) Paris: Top tennis players walked the talk on Media Day at the French Open.The Friday before is bookmarked for pre-championship press conferences, broadcaster engagement and tournament obligations. At Roland Garros, where TV rights are split by territory, top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, along with several…
Arjun Kapoor marked a major milestone in his career on Monday as he completed 14 years in Bollywood. The occasion also coincided with the anniversary of his debut film ‘Ishaqzaade’, which introduced him to audiences in 2012. The film was also recognised as an official remake of the Bengali drama ‘Dujone’. Celebrating the moment on…
Abrar Ahmed and Kavya Maran (PTI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred has sparked debate online, but the BCCI, through its vice president Rajeev Shukla, has distanced itself. The franchise, owned by the Sun Group, which also runs Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, bought Abrar…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is set to release in theatres worldwide in July this year, has already generated massive excitement among fans. While the first teaser trailer has already been unveiled, several promotional activities are still lined up ahead of the film’s release. Now, the official poster for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been…
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious day, which is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe strict fast from dawn to dusk and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu with immense devotion and purity. Ekadashi falls twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. The fast is broken on the next day of dwadashi…
June 2026’s main slow-planet Jyotish career headline is Guru/Jupiter entering Karka/Cancer; the month also has other graha transits, including Venus, Sun, Mars, and Mercury sign changes. According to Drik Panchang for New Delhi, Guru/Jupiter enters Karka Rashi on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 02:25 AM IST. If another source gives a different time, cite that…