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Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST- Kindness act of the day from USA: He spent decades serving others but was left struggling with pain in old age. Then strangers changed his lifeA U.S. Navy veteran who continued working at a California airport despite severe chronic pain has received an overwhelming show of support ...11 Jun, 2026, 04.03 AM IST
- No raids till further orders: Maharashtra tells Bombay HC in Patanjali labelling caseThe Maharashtra government has assured the Bombay High Court it will halt raids and confiscations concerning ayurvedic product labels. This...10 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- George Clooney's car once broke down. He asked wife Amal for her stockings and used them as a car part to drive back home. How did the Hollywood actor learn car mechanic skills?George Clooney once revealed a resourceful moment where he used his wife Amal's stockings to create a temporary fan belt for their overheat...10 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsIf oil prices stay at higher levels, some FPIs with exposure to the Indian banking sector through ETFs might decide to sell, putting these ...10 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- EU rejects Apple blame for delayed Siri AI rolloutThe European Union has rejected Apple's claims regarding the delayed launch of its AI-powered Siri. EU officials state that Apple alone is ...09 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Tobacco-based mouth fresheners banned in Leh to protect school childrenLeh district authorities have banned the sale and distribution of mouth fresheners containing tobacco. The order aims to protect school-goi...08 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Sops for private investors in nuclear energy on cardsThe Indian government is actively seeking private sector investment for its nuclear energy expansion plans, aiming to boost green transitio...08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Manipur Police arrest multiple militants; seize contraband including suspected WY tabletsSecurity forces in Manipur have apprehended multiple active militants from various Valley-Based Insurgent Groups, including PREPAK PRO, PLA...06 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain aheadITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...03 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- In the 1960s, smoke from a cigarette interrupted a static-control experiment, and it wasn’t just a nuisance: It helped create the home smoke detectorA puff of cigarette smoke sparked a home safety revolution. Inventor Duane Pearsall observed how smoke interfered with his electrical exper...31 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- 2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...27 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- ITC Q4 results: After margin surprise, all eyes now on cigarette tax impact, says Gaurang ShahITC Limited reported a steady March quarter. Strong operating margins were a key positive. EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. The compan...22 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
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