Petrol, diesel price hike in near future not ruled out, say govt sources
NEW DELHI: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not…
NEW DELHI: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount from a four-year-old freeze in retail rates despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126…
Experiencing Bhasma Aarti in person is a manifestation of every Shiva devotee. For spiritual travellers, it’s a bucket-list attraction. It is a surreal atmosphere, filled with mantras, damru beats, sacred ash and fire in the presence of Shiva. Many describe it as an unforgettable view. Those heading to Ujjain in 2026, attending the Bhasma Aarti…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image: X) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Virender Sehwag has heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, urging BCCI’s selectors to bring back the “swing king” into the international setup.In his most recent match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 30, 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a masterclass for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), finishing with…
Gujarat Titans reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a crucial four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Shubman Gill’s explosive 43 and Rahul Tewatia’s calm finish secured the chase. With five games remaining and sitting fifth, GT needs at least two more wins to stay in contention for a playoff spot. With multiple teams clustered…
African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People often get advice from parents, teachers, friends, or people who have been through the same thing. This advice can be as simple as warnings, suggestions, or advice based on what has worked for others in the past. But not everyone wants to listen. A lot of people…
The government will continue with its planned capital expenditure of Rs 12.22 lakh crore in the current fiscal to sustain growth momentum despite rising fiscal stress linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, a senior finance ministry official said on Friday, reported PTI.Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam said capital spending would remain a priority even as…
Rajat Patidar and Jason Holder (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Was Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar out or not out? Did Jason Holder take a clean catch? The debate continues to gather momentum, with several former cricketers weighing in. Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has now joined the discussion, sharing his views on…
Shubman Gill’s cheeky post after win (Image Credit: Shubman Gill/Instagram) Shubman Gill shared a cryptic post after Gujarat Titans’s win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, and it quickly went viral.Gujarat Titans continued their late-season surge with a four-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After restricting RCB to 155 with a disciplined bowling effort,…
Let’s be honest: love and marriage are absolute chaos. They’re beautiful, sure, but they’re also deeply confusing. Over the centuries, people have tried to make sense of this mess by condensing their hard-earned wisdom into sharp, bite-sized proverbs. These aren’t boring lectures; they’re more like a nudge from a friend who’s seen it all and…
MUMBAI: NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule was among hundreds of commuters stranded in a massive traffic jam on the Lonavala–Khandala ghat stretch on Friday, as a sudden weekend rush and Maharashtra Day traffic brought vehicular movement on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway to a near standstill.According to reports, vehicle queues stretched up to 5 km, leaving commuters…