Duty on diesel exports hiked from Rs 21.5/L to Rs 55.5

NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to dissuade oil refiners from exporting these fuels and to ensure adequate availability in the domestic market amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. The ministry of finance issued a series of notifications hiking the export duty on diesel by more…

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Rat poison ingredient caused deaths of four members of Mumbai family, not watermelon consumption: Official | India News

The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. The chemical was reportedly detected in the viscera samples of all four.The case came to…

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From sport stars to parents

Despite Ishant’s fame, Pratima wasn’t easily impressed. Being an elite athlete herself, she lived in a world of discipline and hard work, far removed from the glitz and glamour of the cricket spotlight. And so, when Ishant sent her a friend request on Facebook, she didn’t accept it for two whole years, as per reports!…

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Lepakshi temple ceiling paintings: 500-year-old murals that continue to astonish us

Centuries-old painted stories on walls and ceilings, like those at India’s Lepakshi temple, offer a visual narrative akin to ancient cinema. These well-preserved Vijayanagara-era panels depict epic tales, including Manu Needhi Cholan’s justice, Arjuna winning Draupadi’s hand, his penance for the Pashupata weapon, and an intimate scene of Shiva and Parvati playing dice, captivating viewers…

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