Iran war fallout: Fuel use drops 6.5% in May; experts see warning signs for economyIndia's demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the I...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India-crewed tanker hit near Iran, MEA says communication between ship & US Navy preceded strikeThe US military fired on a tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members. This happened as the US enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. India's Mi...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptionsIndia's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied pet...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
NH builders seek predefined input rates for projects under active bidsRoad builders are asking the government to set fixed rates for bitumen and fuel. This is for highway projects currently up for bidding. The...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
Construction costs up 25% since global conflicts began, developers flag material shortages: CREDAIConstruction costs have surged over 25 percent due to global conflicts. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising material prices ar...
27 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Government assures 78 days of oil amid MPs' concernsConcerns over fuel, shipping, and fertilizer supplies dominated a Parliamentary panel meeting. Officials assured adequate fuel reserves and...
25 May, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
In 1939, a quiet dig on an English estate uncovered a giant ship and changed Britain’s history foreverIn 1939, Basil Brown's excavation at Sutton Hoo unearthed a massive Anglo-Saxon ship burial, revealing a wealthy and sophisticated civiliza...
19 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Fuel price hike hitting common people, contractors stopping work due to rising bitumen costs: Himachal PWD ministerHimachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh alleged that rising petrol and diesel prices are fueling inflation, im...
16 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre: Here’s what top economists have to sayFuel prices in India saw their first increase in over four years on Friday. Petrol and diesel prices rose by approximately Rs 3 per litre. ...
15 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
TotalEnergies refinery working full tilt to keep France fuelledFrance's largest refinery, TotalEnergies in Gonfreville-l'Orcher, is working at full capacity. It is boosting production of diesel and jet ...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impactThe Rural Development Ministry is reviewing its key schemes in response to the West Asia conflict's potential impact on global supply chain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
More relief steps may be on the way for highway contractors as West Asia war dragsThe road transport ministry is considering additional relief for highway contractors as West Asia tensions drive up input costs and disrupt...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India LPG consumption slides 13% amid West Asia conflictIndia's LPG consumption plummeted by 13% in March due to West Asia conflict-induced supply disruptions. Despite government efforts to boost...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Road ministry to compensate for price hike and volatility in commodity prices to contractorsHighway contractors will now receive payments monthly. The government has shortened the price adjustment period to one month. This aims to ...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Word of the day: BitumenBitumen meaning: Bitumen, a sticky black substance, builds our modern world. Ancient civilizations used it for boats and buildings. Today, ...
06 Mar, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Bitumen demand surges 47% in August as road construction activity picks upBitumen demand in India rebounded sharply in August, surging 47% after a monsoon-induced slump in previous months, driven by renewed road c...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.31 PM IST