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…
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries on Sunday raised their oil production quota in an expected move aimed at projecting continuity after the United Arab Emiratesâ surprise exit from the producersâ alliance, AFP reported.The seven producers will add â188,000 barrels per dayâ to their combined production quota for June, according to a statement…
AAPâs Kejriwal, Sisodia move Supreme Court after Delhi HC rejects plea to transfer excise policy case NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal and senior party leader Manish Sisodia have approached the Supreme Court after the Chief Justice of the Delhi high court rejected their request to transfer the CBIâs plea against their…
Imagine working on a horror movie rooted in blues and Black culture, but calling it something cozy, harmless, and delicious! Something like âGrilled Cheeseâ! Thatâs exactly what happened with ‘Sinners,’ the 2026 Oscars sensation. Behind the scenes, this haunting, genre-bending film hid under a code name that sounds more like a lunch order than an…
The Iran war has entered its fourth week and global oil markets are showing a clear split with actual fuel supply prices are rising much faster than widely tracked oil futures. Brent crude, the global benchmark, has jumped over 50% to around $112 a barrel following the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz and…
Royal Enfield and Triumph Motorcycles have both brought upgrades in the 350cc segment. While Royal Enfield has refreshed the Hunter 350 lineup for 2026 with a new variant and added features, Triumph has introduced a downsized 350cc version of its Speed T4, bringing the two bikes closer than ever in terms of positioning. Hereâs how…
The Pentagon has reportedly planned for a potential deployment of US ground forces into Iran. Multiple sources cited by CBS News claim that the federal department made detailed preparations for deploying ground forces.Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests to enable such an option, as Washington evaluates its next steps in the US-Israel-led conflict with…
Sam Konstas, Steve Smith, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc of Australia pose for a photo (Photo: Getty Images) Cricket Australia has revealed its international schedule for the 2026-27 season, outlining a demanding calendar that leaves minimal recovery time ahead of the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, likely to start in mid…
RCB players celebrate the wicket of Axar Patel. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a nightmare evening for Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as the âcurse of April 27â returned to haunt the IPL after 15 years. On the same date in 2011, Kochi Tuskers Kerala had slumped to 11 for 6…
Despite ongoing legal challenges, Alec Baldwin’s impressive Hollywood career, spanning acclaimed film and television roles like ’30 Rock,’ has secured him a substantial net worth of $70 million by 2026. His philanthropic efforts, including a $14 million donation from a Capital One deal, further highlight his impact beyond acting. Baldwin’s legacy is firmly established. As…
