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With eye on 2019 polls, Modi govt may not go slow on labour reforms in 2018

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has envisaged to concise over 44 labour laws into four broad codes

With eye on 2019 polls, Modi govt may not go slow on labour reforms in 2018
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:25 PM IST

A welfare scheme for 500 mn Indians: Is this Modi's big plan for 2019?

The government has drafted a bill to extend benefits to all workers, including those in informal employment, by merging and simplifying 15 federal labour laws into one

A welfare scheme for 500 mn Indians: Is this Modi's big plan for 2019?
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:25 PM IST

Yogi govt to launch projects worth Rs 2 trn before 2019 Lok Sabha polls

UP plans to hold CSR Conclave, UP Startup Conclave and Krishi Kumbh to cultivate a pro-industry image and attract investment

Yogi govt to launch projects worth Rs 2 trn before 2019 Lok Sabha polls
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:24 PM IST

Petrol price hiked by 1.06 a litre, diesel 2.094 paise

New rates will be effective midnight tonight

Petrol price hiked by 1.06 a litre, diesel 2.094 paise
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:06 PM IST

Petrol, Diesel prices go up yet again

With this change, the petrol price in Delhi will become Rs. 65.65/litre and diesel will become Rs. 55.19/litre

Petrol, Diesel prices go up yet again
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:06 PM IST

What caused the hike in fuel prices and how Modi govt can put a lid on it

Can Pradhan and Jaitley solve the govt's fuel price hike problem? BS answers

What caused the hike in fuel prices and how Modi govt can put a lid on it
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:04 PM IST

Looking to arrest rise in fuel price: Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The prices of diesel was seen at Rs 67.82 a litre in Delhi, Rs 70.37 in Kolkata and Rs 71.59 in Chennai

Looking to arrest rise in fuel price: Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 6:04 PM IST

Govt charting long-term plan to tame fuel prices, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Among the proposals being discussed is that OMCs, too, should be asked to take a small hit by way of compensating petrol and diesel dealers a cut in their commission.

Govt charting long-term plan to tame fuel prices, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:50 PM IST

Modi has an oil price headache and Saudi Arabia may just make it worse

Saudi Arabia is aiming for $80 to support the valuation of Saudi Aramco before an initial public offering

Modi has an oil price headache and Saudi Arabia may just make it worse
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:49 PM IST

Fuel price hike: Govt plans working on long-term solution, says Pradhan

Petrol and diesel prices were today hiked for the 15th day in a row

Fuel price hike: Govt plans working on long-term solution, says Pradhan
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:49 PM IST

Spike in fuel prices likely to make commodities, services costlier

On Friday, diesel cost Rs 72.1 a litre in Delhi, about 24 per cent higher from a year before; petrol was 15 per cent costlier at Rs 80 a litre

Spike in fuel prices likely to make commodities, services costlier
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:49 PM IST

Petrol price nears Rs 90/litre-mark in Mumbai, Rs 82/litre-mark in Delhi

Petrol in New Delhi is being sold 28 paise higher at Rs. 81.91 per litre, and diesel at Rs. 73.72 per litre after a hike of 18 paise

Petrol price nears Rs 90/litre-mark in Mumbai, Rs 82/litre-mark in Delhi
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:48 PM IST

Fuel hike continues: Petrol nears Rs 90/litre in Mumbai, Rs 83 in Delhi

The surge in fuel prices has affected people in Mumbai the most, with petrol retailing at Rs 89.54 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.42 per litre

Fuel hike continues: Petrol nears Rs 90/litre in Mumbai, Rs 83 in Delhi
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:48 PM IST

Petrol price hiked again after a day's respite. Check today's rates here

The fuel prices have been witnessing a steep rise since the past few weeks but were unchanged on Wednesday

Petrol price hiked again after a day's respite. Check today's rates here
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:48 PM IST

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month

The phased increase of prices is being done to sell the fuel at international prices

Kerosene, LPG prices to be raised every month
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:46 PM IST

Petrol, diesel prices to be revised daily in 5 cities from May 1: Sources

State refiners currently revise fuel prices every fortnight

Petrol, diesel prices to be revised daily in 5 cities from May 1: Sources
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:46 PM IST

Govt rules out cutting taxes on petrol, diesel

State-owned OMCs dumped the 15-year old practice of revising rates on 1st and 16th of every month

Govt rules out cutting taxes on petrol, diesel
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:46 PM IST

Fuel prices may come down by Diwali, says Petroleum Minister Pradhan

The comments come amid criticism by opposition parties

Fuel prices may come down by Diwali, says Petroleum Minister Pradhan
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:46 PM IST

Why retail fuel prices have not moved in sync with crude oil rate changes

The disparity between movements in the Indian crude oil basket and retail petrol and diesel prices explained in charts

Why retail fuel prices have not moved in sync with crude oil rate changes
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:43 PM IST

High prices reignite demand for aviation turbine fuel under GST

With excise tax, ATF in India is one of the costliest in the world

High prices reignite demand for aviation turbine fuel under GST
Updated On : 26 Sep 2018 | 5:43 PM IST