Oil firms face Rs 530 crore daily fuel losses as crude surges: ICRAState-run oil marketing companies IOC, BPCL and HPCL are facing losses of about Rs 8 a litre on petrol and Rs 9 on diesel as crude prices s...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Trump backs the idea of a ban on diesel exports to curb the soaring energy costsUS President Donald Trump has expressed support for a possible ban on diesel exports. This measure aims to address the escalating energy co...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
US fuel prices surge ahead of midterm elections 2026; Republican candidates face pressure as voters struggle with rising costsWith midterm elections looming, soaring diesel prices are causing alarm among Republican candidates. In response to the economic strain, ma...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.22 AM IST
New York Fed's John Williams defends 'balance-sheet framework' amid policy reviewIn a recent statement, John Williams, the New York Federal Reserve President, reaffirmed the robustness of the central bank's monetary poli...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
From ‘little communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump, Mamdani strike warm tone in New YorkUS President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met to discuss key city issues. They spoke about immigration enforcement and a large hou...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Global Market: Diesel prices surge to record highs as wars squeeze global fuel suppliesGlobal diesel markets are facing mounting supply pressures as refinery outages, export curbs and shipping disruptions reduce availability a...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
New York energy rebate checks 2026: Who is eligible, when will you get it and how much?New York has begun mailing POWER energy rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in 2026. Payments range from $100 to $200 depending on filing s...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
In 2004, truck driver Joe Macken began with a tiny Rockefeller Center building; more than two decades later, his vast handmade New York model entered a city museumJoe Macken began a basement project in 2004, crafting miniature buildings from balsa wood. This hobby evolved into a vast scale model of Ne...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices by up to 17% amid global oil price surgeBangladesh has raised fuel prices by up to seventeen percent. This move piles fresh pressure on consumers and businesses already struggling...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlashVirginia, which has the largest concentration of data centers in the world, unveiled plans that include banning non-disclosure agreements a...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
New York homes cost $832,000, so Gen Z is flocking to a city 90 miles away where they can buy nearly 3 houses for the price of oneNew York City is witnessing a mass exodus of young residents, primarily driven by soaring living costs. Many Gen-Zs are flocking to Philade...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
High diesel prices tighten gasoline supply; global exports fall 24%: Goldman SachsGlobal gasoline exports have declined 24 per cent year-on-year as high diesel prices encourage refineries to priorities diesel production, ...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states16 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST