Swastik Ram Chavan

CNG prices have seen a third hike in under ten days, now costing Rs 81.09 per kg in Delhi. This follows recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, driven by surging global crude oil costs due to Middle East tensions. Transport operators are protesting, demanding fare revisions and a rollback of fuel surcharges.

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A massive fire engulfed a furniture market in Delhi's Shastri Park, prompting an angry response from locals who allegedly pelted stones at initial fire tenders due to a perceived slow response. While the blaze, fueled by flammable materials, has been extinguished, authorities are investigating its cause. No casualties were reported.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals face uphill battles, requiring specific results and strong Net Run Rates to qualify.

Fuel prices have seen a third hike in under 10 days as global crude oil prices surge due to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-run oil companies are facing significant losses, prompting these revisions after a period of unchanged prices. India is taking steps to secure energy supplies and urges citizens to conserve fuel.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is injecting significant funds into San Francisco's local politics, backing a business-friendly tax proposal while opposing a controversial "Overpaid CEO Tax." This move, following his relocation from Silicon Valley, reflects Brin's broader campaign against wealth redistribution measures, which he links to his personal experience fleeing socialism.

Delhi experienced a welcome respite from intense heatwave conditions on Saturday morning with light rainfall and cool breezes. Despite the temporary relief, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions to persist until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected to remain high.

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of selling a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab. He made these allegations in response to criticism about his own political switch. Congress leaders have urged him to reveal more details. They claim this exposes the truth about how seats are allocated.