Odisha Bandh Today, October 8: Timings, what's open, what's closed, who are protesting? Here's all you should knowOdisha Bandh Reason: Odisha is experiencing a 12-hour bandh organized by opposition parties like Congress and CPI, targeting issues such as...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Indian oil manager killed while sealing pump; Employees seek safety measuresAn Indian Oil retail sales manager was allegedly killed in Maharashtra while trying to seal a petrol pump that had remained dysfunctional d...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Rs 8 lakh in Delhi vs Singapore, ₹78,500 in Bengaluru: Three people compare what their money gets themThree people have shared contrasting breakdowns of their monthly expenses in Delhi, Singapore and Bengaluru’s Indiranagar, highlighting how...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Petrol margins turn positive as OMC fuel marketing losses ease in Q2FY27: ReportFuel marketing losses of state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) narrowed sharply in the September quarter, helped by lower crude oil pric...
07 Oct, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Rs 25,000 rent, Rs 78,500 monthly expenses: Bengaluru woman reveals why it’s difficult to be ‘financially responsible’ in the cityMany young professionals relocate to metro cities for job opportunities while facing high living costs. Recently, Bengaluru woman Priya sha...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
TVS Motor's Venu Srinivasan says EVs not sole answer to cutting emissionsTVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said electric vehicles should not be treated as the only route to cutting pollution, arguing in...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Half a dozen small hybrids getting ready for Indian launchAutomakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Renault are preparing around half a dozen small hybrid vehicles for India over the ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
India’s fuel demand splits in September as petrol, diesel rise and LPG fallsPetrol and diesel sales increased in September by 7.2% and 4.9% year-on-year, respectively. The rise in petrol consumption was supported by...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updatesOctober 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include D...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Fuel-efficiency rules 2027: How CAFE-III norms will affect EVs, hybrids, small cars & petrol vehiclesIndia’s CAFE-III norms will come into force from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-wide fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle manufac...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
CAFE-III gives auto industry investment clarity, supports cleaner technology adoption: Industry ExpertsIndustry leaders have welcomed India’s CAFE-III norms, saying the five-year framework provides automakers with greater policy certainty for...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 62.50 in Delhi, ATF costlier by Rs 16 ahead of festive seasonFrom October 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi increased to Rs 2,810. This rise of Rs 62.50 marks a 2.3 percent incr...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Delhi pollution rules: What changes from October 1 as new rules impact private cars, buses, delivery fleets & school transportDelhi winter plan: Delhi is poised to introduce stricter vehicle regulations aimed at reducing winter pollution levels. This includes banni...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
April-August fiscal gap widens to ₹7.1 lakh crore on higher capex, subsidy outgoThe Centre’s fiscal deficit rose to ₹7.1 lakh crore, or 41.9% of the FY27 target, by August, up from ₹6 lakh crore a year earlier, official...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Crude surged. Why didn’t India’s petrol prices?As the West Asia conflict drove up oil costs, India kept a much larger rise from reaching the pump. This explainer dives into how protectio...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
No valid PUC certificate? Delhi vehicles to face Rs 10,000 fine from October 1Starting October 1, vehicles in Delhi without valid Pollution Under Control certificates will face penalties and fines. Chief Minister Rekh...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says 100% ethanol car can cut fuel bills to just Rs 25 per litreUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has said a car that runs entirely on ethanol, with no petrol needed at all, will launch in October. He said th...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.18 PM IST