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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has issued the hpcl Officer Admit Card 2026 on April 26 for the upcoming CBT. The hall ticket is compulsory for exam entry and must be carried in print. It includes key details such as exam schedule and centre. Candidates should verify all information carefully and download it from the official website.

EVs account for just 4% of Noida’s 12 lakh vehicles

A major fire erupted at the hpcl Pachpadra Refinery in Balotra on Monday, just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled inauguration. The blaze, reportedly originating from an exchanger explosion at the main refinery unit, triggered panic. Firefighters and district administration teams swiftly responded, evacuating employees safely. Damage assessment awaits fire control.

Soaring crude oil prices, averaging $105.4 a barrel, are straining oil companies' finances as they sell fuel below cost. Despite government excise duty cuts, losses are unsustainable. Experts suggest gradual price hikes and innovative strategies to manage the transition to renewables while supporting companies' investments and the macroeconomy.

State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses incurred from selling petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel below cost. Despite rising crude oil prices, the government has opted to shield consumers by not revising retail prices for these fuels, focusing instead on price adjustments for bulk diesel and commercial LPG.

Global oil prices are beyond India’s control but a tangle of govt interventions that have left Indian aviation structurally fragile. These demand correction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Rajasthan's first modern BS-6 hpcl refinery in Pachpadra on April 21. Extensive preparations include a large pandal, high cutouts of the PM, and unprecedented security with 5,000 personnel. The entire Balotra district is a Red Zone and No-Fly Zone, with over 100 CCTV cameras monitoring the event.

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have declined 20 per cent month-on-month in April to 1.57 million barrels per day, easing from the sharp surge recorded in March. The spike in March had been driven by the availability of floating cargoes during the Iran conflict.

Rajasthan's ambitious greenfield refinery project, plagued by political interference and cost escalations, faces further delay after a fire incident in its main Crude Distillation Unit. The Rs 79,459 crore project, with 92% work completed, was set for inauguration, but the blaze has cast doubt on its commissioning timeline.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a significant refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan's Pachpadra. Developed by hpcl and the state government, this Rs 79,450 crore facility boasts a 9 MMTPA refining capacity and 2.4 MMTPA petrochemical output. Expected to commence commercial operations in July 2026, it aims to bolster India's energy security and reduce import reliance.

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A major fire erupted at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled inauguration, forcing a postponement. The blaze, which broke out in the crude distillation unit, caused extensive damage but no casualties. An investigation into the cause is underway, with the Chief Minister set to visit the site.

Middle East conflicts are driving crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, significantly boosting earnings for Indian upstream oil giants like ONGC and Oil India. While these companies anticipate substantial profit increases due to higher realisations, they face challenges from declining production in aging fields.

A major fire at the Pachpadra refinery, just before its inauguration, has prompted a high-level inquiry and a potential National Investigation Agency probe. An NIA team is expected to investigate the incident, which occurred in the Crude Distillation Unit. Authorities are examining all possibilities, including negligence, technical faults, or sabotage, given the refinery's strategic importance.

Revised date for dedication to be announced later

IIT-Patna has witnessed a remarkable surge in its 2026 placement season, securing 582 job offers from over 215 companies, including startups and PSUs. The institute saw a significant increase in first-time recruiters, with global brands like VISA and Hyundai Motors making their debut. This success underscores IIT-Patna's dedication to academic excellence and industry preparedness.

Rajasthan's new integrated refinery, a ₹79,000 crore project, will be dedicated to the nation on April 21. This advanced facility, comparable to Jamnagar's, boasts a 9 million metric tonne annual capacity and will refine Russian crude for European markets. It signifies India's growing refining prowess and energy security, boosting the state's economy and creating thousands of opportunities.

Iran’s USD1 war toll on each barrel of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz could add nearly INR10,000 crore to India’s annual import bill. While the toll is a direct breach of ‘transit passage’ rights, India can use four key diplomatic and legal levers to secure its interests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first hpcl integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Balotra on April 21. The ₹79,459 crore Pachpadra refinery, with an annual capacity of 9 million metric tonnes, will produce petrol, diesel, and various petrochemical products. Preparations are underway to ensure a historic event, with a focus on security, logistics, and public facilities.