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2026

Maharashtra Cuts VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel to 7% From 18%, Eases Pressure on Airlines

New Delhi: The Maharashtra government on Friday reduced value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 18% to 7%, providing relief to airlines facing rising operational costs due to higher fuel prices and global economic uncertainty. According to a notification issued by the state finance department, the revised VAT rate came into effect from

Rs 3 Fuel Price Hike Insufficient Amid Rising Crude Costs Above $100, Says Official

New Delhi: A senior official on Friday said the marginal Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices is not enough to offset losses faced by public sector oil companies as global crude oil prices surge past $100 per barrel. The small increase reflects the Centre’s broader strategy of protecting consumers from the

PM Modi Condemns Attacks on UAE, Praises Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s Leadership

Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and lauded President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his leadership, restraint, and courage during challenging times. During his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the

India, UAE Sign Defence, Energy, $5 Billion Investment Deals During PM Modi Visit

New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Friday, covering a defence partnership framework, LPG and strategic petroleum reserves, and a $5 billion investment in Indian infrastructure and financial institutions. An agreement was also signed for setting up a ship repair cluster at Vadinar. Speaking

Indian Armed Forces Pay Tribute to Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa on Death Anniversary

New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces on Friday paid homage to Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa on his death anniversary, honouring his leadership, discipline, and pivotal role in building a modern Indian Army. The Indian Army posted on X, “Remembering the Legend…Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE, the 1st Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, one

NIA Charge Sheet Reveals Faridabad Module Set Up Lucknow Hub for Explosive Materials

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency’s (NIA’s) 7,500-page charge sheet in the Faridabad module case alleges that the group established an operational base in Lucknow to coordinate the procurement of chemicals used for making explosives. The members of the module led by Umar Un Nabi had identified locals in Lucknow to help with the procurement

NIA Finds Faridabad Terror Module Linked to Al-Qaeda Affiliate Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has revealed that the Faridabad terror module was operating under Al-Qaeda-linked Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind and not Jaish-e-Mohammad as initially suspected during the investigation. According to the NIA, the module led by Umar Un Nabi, a doctor by profession, had used the name of the Jaish briefly to attract the youth.

NEET to Become Computer-Based Exam From Next Year, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination will transition to a computer-based test format starting next year, marking a major change in India’s medical entrance exam system. Addressing a press conference in the capital, Pradhan said there was an urgent need to conduct

Jackie Shroff Wishes Madhuri Dixit on Her 59th Birthday

Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff extended warm birthday wishes to long-time co-star Madhuri Dixit as the iconic actress celebrated her 59th birthday on Friday. Jackie, who has worked in films such as 100 Days, Khal Nayak, Ram Lakhan, Tridev, Sangeet, Prem Deewane, Vardi, Uttar Dakshin, and Lajja, took to his stories section on the

Raja Krishnamoorthi Urges Trump to Reveal China-Linked Financial Interests Ahead of Xi Meeting

Washington: Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has called on President Donald Trump to publicly disclose any China-linked financial interests tied to him, his family, or senior officials ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. In a letter sent on Thursday, Krishnamoorthi said Americans “deserve confidence” that US policy towards China is being

Indian Stock Markets Trade Flat in Early Session Amid Mixed Global Cues

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks opened on a muted note on Friday as investors tracked mixed signals from Asian and US markets, keeping market sentiment cautious in early trade. Nifty was trading at 23,663, down 0.11 per cent or 26.25 points from the previous close, while Sensex was at 75,251, lower by 0.2 per cent or

Gold, Silver Prices Drop Up to 4% Amid Stronger Dollar Index

New Delhi: Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp decline in domestic markets on Friday, falling by up to 4 per cent as a stronger dollar index weighed on precious metal prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for June 5 fell as much as 1.52 per cent or Rs 2,478 to touch

2026

Maharashtra Cuts VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel to 7% From 18%, Eases Pressure on Airlines

Rs 3 Fuel Price Hike Insufficient Amid Rising Crude Costs Above $100, Says Official

PM Modi Condemns Attacks on UAE, Praises Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s Leadership

India, UAE Sign Defence, Energy, $5 Billion Investment Deals During PM Modi Visit

Indian Armed Forces Pay Tribute to Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa on Death Anniversary

NIA Charge Sheet Reveals Faridabad Module Set Up Lucknow Hub for Explosive Materials

NIA Finds Faridabad Terror Module Linked to Al-Qaeda Affiliate Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind

NEET to Become Computer-Based Exam From Next Year, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Jackie Shroff Wishes Madhuri Dixit on Her 59th Birthday

Raja Krishnamoorthi Urges Trump to Reveal China-Linked Financial Interests Ahead of Xi Meeting

Indian Stock Markets Trade Flat in Early Session Amid Mixed Global Cues

Gold, Silver Prices Drop Up to 4% Amid Stronger Dollar Index

Special News

BJP Leaders Mark Environment Day With ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Drive

Attack on Khan Sir’s Institute Puts Spotlight on Rivalries in India’s Coaching Industry

ISI-Backed Espionage Cases Surge in India, Arrests Rise Sharply in Past Year

RSS Leader Sunil Ambekar Makes Big Remark on India’s Partition

Jadavpur Professor Recounts 2012 Arrest, Alleges “Fear Psychosis” Under Trinamool Rule Over Mamata Cartoon Case

Targeted Killings Shake Pakistan’s ISI and Lashkar-e-Taiba as Senior LeT Commander Shot Dead

Emotional Father Recalls ‘Struggle for Food’ After C. Joseph Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Ajit Doval Says ‘Nation Is One Ship, We Sail or Sink Together’ During Meeting with Muslim Community Leaders

Former US NSA Calls US-India Ties “Rocky” but Says Partnership Remains Crucial Amid China Challenge

Pahalgam Terror Attack Anniversary: Analyst Calls for Deep Probe Into Networks, Strategy and India’s Response

Top News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns Maiden India T20I Call-Up, Shreyas Iyer Named Captain

Akal Takht Renews Warning to Punjab Govt Over Anti-Sacrilege Law Amid Operation Blue Star Anniversary

Joseph Aoun Targets Iran and Hezbollah, Says Lebanese People Want Peace Over Conflict

US Shoots Down Four Iranian Drones, Strikes Coastal Radar Sites Near Strait of Hormuz

Football World Cup Ticket Glitch Lets Fans Book Seats for Free, FIFA Cancels Bookings, Seeks Full Payment

K Annamalai Resigns from BJP Membership, Resignation Accepted by Party Leadership

RBI MPC Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%, Moves in Line With Market Expectations

Trump Signals Tougher Stance on Cuba, Says Focus Will Follow After Iran Issues Are Addressed

Mohan Bhagwat Says India’s Time on the Global Stage Has Arrived at RSS Event in Nagpur

Putin Says Pressuring PM Modi Harms International Relations and Bilateral Ties