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India notifies standards for petrol blends with up to 30% ethanol

The move is part of the government's preparedness for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the deadline for 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26

India's two largest aviation hubs cut ATF tax. How much can airlines gain?

Experts said lower ATF taxes at India's two biggest aviation hubs could improve airline operating economics and margins, though passengers may not see meaningful fare cuts immediately

Norway stood firmly with India against terrorism in difficult times: Modi

Speaking after talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Modi said India and Norway shared a common belief in a rules-based global order

Iran announces new authority to regulate shipping, tolls through Hormuz

Iran's top security body said the newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) would regulate and administer transit operations in the Strait of Hormuz

Urban homes stay hot at night as heatwave crisis looms, new study warns

Researchers said surveyed homes showed little cooling after sunset, with nighttime indoor temperatures continuing to remain between 32°C and 35.5°C

Delhi govt cuts VAT on ATF from 25% to 7% to benefit airlines, passengers

The reduction comes against the backdrop of uncertainty in global fuel supplies linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Govt restricts 99.9% silver bar imports, permit now mandatory for category

Under the revised policy, imports of silver bars containing 99.9 per cent or more silver by weight, as well as other silver bars under specific HS codes, will now require authorisation

Iran plans new Hormuz traffic mechanism, fees for vessels to apply

Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran parliament's national security committee, said details of the route system would be unveiled soon

Tata Motors PV Q4 FY26 results: Net profit falls 31% to ₹5,878 crore

Revenue from operations increased to ₹1.05 lakh crore in the January-March quarter from ₹98,377 crore a year earlier, according to a company filing.

Air India posts $2.8 billion annual loss, largest since Tata takeover

The loss marks Air India's biggest annual loss since the airline was acquired by the Tata Group in 2022

Delhi govt tightens belt: WFH, Metro Mondays, no foreign trips for a year

Delhi government employees will work from home for two days every week, while 50 per cent of government meetings will be conducted online

Tata Motors Q4FY26 results: Consolidated PAT rises 35% to ₹1,800 crore

Consolidated revenue for Q4FY26 stood at ₹26,100 crore, up 19 per cent year-on-year, while EBITDA margin improved to 13.1 per cent from 11.6 per cent a year earlier

Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple

India may need a steep fall in gold imports to ease its trade deficit, but high prices, investment demand and smuggling risks complicate the duty hike's impact

NEET to recruitment tests: Why India's competitive exams keep failing

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following alleged paper leaks has reignited concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system

Cash-transfer promises rise, but can states afford the welfare bill?

As cash-transfer politics becomes embedded in elections, the bigger challenge for states may lie not in announcing welfare promises, but in sustaining them fiscally

Govt revises release date for annual and Q4 GDP estimates to June 7

The ministry said the change was necessitated because some "critical datasets become available only after a lag of up to two months"

AI ads face ASCI test as draft rules target deepfakes, misleading claims

The guidelines also state that AI-driven paid or sponsored product suggestions would need to be specifically labelled as "sponsored by". ASCI has sought feedback by June 13

Donald Trump calls Iran proposal 'stupid' amid West Asia conflict

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt

Agarwal came into political focus during the Assembly elections after overseeing the Election Commission-mandated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal

A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption