India’s ₹3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices remains significantly lower than fuel price jumps recorded in several other countries this year amid the ongoing global oil crisis. The latest revision pushed petrol prices in Delhi to ₹97.77 per litre, while diesel climbed to ₹90.67. The increase came after rising crude oil prices…
US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that Washington and Beijing had reached “fantastic” trade agreements following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump made the remarks during the final day of his China visit while meeting Xi at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound. He said the discussions produced deals that would benefit…
Scientists have discovered traces of ancient stardust trapped deep inside Antarctic ice, offering rare insights into the Solar System’s movement through space over tens of thousands of years. Researchers detected iron-60, a radioactive isotope created during supernova explosions, inside Antarctic ice samples dating back nearly 80,000 years. The findings suggest Earth has been travelling through…
Jasprit Bumrah made a light-hearted captaincy admission after guiding Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 on Thursday. Leading the franchise for the first time, Bumrah helped Mumbai chase down 201 runs in Dharamsala. The stand-in skipper later joked that ODI captaincy may never come his way despite already leading…
Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first India A call-up after impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket. The BCCI on Thursday announced the squad for the upcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka. India A will face Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in the tournament starting June 9 in Dambulla. Tilak Varma was…
Oil marketing companies on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by around ₹3 per litre across India. The revision came amid rising global crude oil prices linked to tensions in West Asia. The increase is the first major retail fuel revision in nearly four years. Fuel retailers said the move was necessary to offset losses…
Mumbai Indians secured an important victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 clash after successfully chasing the target in Mohali. Punjab Kings suffered another disappointing finish as their batting lineup lost momentum in the closing overs despite a promising start. The PBKS vs MI contest remained competitive for most of the match, but Mumbai…
India strongly highlighted the importance of secure maritime routes during the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. The message gained significance as both Iran and the United Arab Emirates attended the high-level gathering amid rising tensions in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed that safe and uninterrupted movement through international waterways remains…
Researchers have found that weight gain during adulthood may significantly increase the risk of developing several forms of cancer. The latest study suggests the danger could rise by up to five times in some cases. Scientists analysed health data from thousands of adults over several years to examine the link between body weight changes and…
The Indian rupee weakened by 20 paise to hit a record low of 95.86 against the U.S. dollar during early trade on Thursday. Rising crude oil prices and strong demand for the American currency pressured the local unit. Traders said foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equities also affected market sentiment. A stronger dollar in…
