Tonye Patano

The Centre has repeatedly asserted that there is no fuel shortage in the country and no plan to introduce rationing of petrol, diesel or LPG despite disruptions in global energy shipments linked to the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself

Fuel prices have increased across India. Petrol and diesel rates have gone up by Rs 3 per litre. Opposition parties are criticising the Modi government. They state that elections are over and price recovery has begun. This hike comes amid global energy price surges. India had previously absorbed these pressures. State-owned oil companies are now adjusting prices.

With playoffs in sight for some and out of reach for others, the IPL race intensifies. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore are nearing qualification, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are strong contenders. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals hold even chances for the top four, as Punjab Kings' hopes dwindle. Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals face slim prospects.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a significant five-nation tour. He will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visits aim to boost India's engagement with Europe and the Gulf region. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology. This tour underscores India's growing global partnerships.

Congress high command’s dithering before confirming Satheesan as Kerala CM has taken shine off the big win, and is a bad sign for the future

Elon Musk has lauded Gad Saad's new book, 'Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind,' calling it vital for civilization's survival. The book argues that excessive, irrational empathy in Western culture prioritizes offenders and feelings over reason and societal stability, leading to a dangerous decline. Musk urges everyone to read and share this critical work.

A severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.

US President Trump revealed Chinese President Xi Jinping desires the Strait of Hormuz reopened to stabilize global energy markets. Both leaders reportedly agreed on the necessity of this crucial shipping route's resumption. Discussions also touched upon potential increased Chinese purchases of American oil and agricultural products, alongside ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan.