State-owned oil marketing companies have started asking petrol pump dealers to make advance payments for supplies of petrol and diesel, as refiners grapple with mounting revenue losses from retail fuel sales, according to a Reuters report.Nearly 90% of India’s about 1,01,470 fuel stations are linked to public sector refiners and retailers – Indian Oil Corporation,…
KOLKATA: Making his intent clear to drive out alleged illegal immigrants from West Bengal, chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said “detection and deletion” from the electoral rolls had already been done, and “deportation” would begin soon. He also said that the state govt had initiated the process for the Census exercise, which he alleged was…
In a hands-on classroom in rural Virginia, students are doing far more than learning how engines work. At Louisa County High School in Mineral, teenagers in the automotive technology programme spend their days repairing donated vehicles that would otherwise be scrapped. Once restored to safe, road-ready condition, these cars are given away to single mothers…
Asian stocks edged higher on Thursday, as investor sentiments were lifted by hopes of United States and Iran extending their ceasefire and moving a step closer to reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. The gains were led by Japan’s Nikkei, which was up 1,214 points or 2% to 59,348. In South Korea, Kospi jumped 1.7%…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted his own failure at the top hurt Chennai Super Kings as they slumped to a heavy loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, elaborating on key moments in the post-match press conference. CSK were rocked early in the chase of 250, collapsing to 30 for…
Big jolt to Uddhav Thackeray: Devendra Fadnavis says ‘operation successful’ as Omraje Nimbalkar exits Sena (UBT) MUMBAI: In a major setback to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), rebel MP Omraje Nimbalkar on Sunday said he had decided to join the Shiv Sena and work under the leadership of Eknath Shinde.The development came as Maharashtra…
South Africa Announces Eid ul Fitr 2026 Date Amid Global Divide As much of the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Friday, March 20, South Africa has officially aligned with countries observing the festival on Saturday, March 21, 2026, highlighting once again the fascinating global divide in how Eid dates are determined….
NFL Trade Rumor: Cleveland Browns could trade Shedeur Sanders to Pittsburgh Steelers amid no Aaron Rodgers return (Image via Getty: Shedeur Sanders and Aaron Rodgers) With growing support emerging for Deshaun Watson as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for the 2026 season, Shedeur Sanders’ position looks dicey. For that matter, FanSided’s Wynston Wilcox suggests Shedeur…
Liz Laz has recently become a trending name on social media in India after an unexpected Instagram interaction involving cricketer Virat Kohli. A simple “like” on a photograph turned into a full-blown internet moment, pulling in memes, comparisons, and references to past celebrity social media incidents. The image in question featured German model Liz Laz…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission, in a first for West Bengal, upgraded the returning officers (ROs) across its 152 assembly constituencies to the level of sub divisional magistrate (SDM) or sub divisional officer (SDO) and above, in line with norms followed in the rest of the country.This is seen as a boost to free and…
