Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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
India restricts sale of high speed diesel and motor spirit from retail outletsIndia has placed restrictions on institutional and commercial buyers of fuel. These customers must now source motor spirit and high-speed d...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Sikkim govt revokes odd-even restrictions for private vehicles across state, Gangtok excluded from relaxationThe Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fuel stocks are now sufficient. Howe...
31 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Transport association urges government to cut fuel prices as crude falls to $90/barrelThe All India Motor & Goods Transport Association is calling on the Central Government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They point to a s...
30 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Delhi Chakka Jam live updates: Why drivers are on strike today in NCR; Check areas affected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and NCRDelhi Chakka Jam News: A three-day transport strike has started today across Delhi-NCR. Commercial vehicle drivers are protesting rising fu...
21 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Transporter union announces three-day strike in Delhi-NCR from May 21The AIMTC, the apex body of truckers, private buses, taxi and maxi cab operators, held a meeting on Tuesday in Delhi where issues related t...
19 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Petrol-diesel panic in Odisha: Hundreds queue up outside fuel stations; bikes allegedly given fuel worth only Rs 200Long queues formed at petrol pumps across Odisha due to rumours of a fuel shortage. Panic buying intensified after a price hike. Commuters ...
16 May, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Delhi CM, L-G reduces convoy size by 60 pc; government announces fuel-saving measuresDemonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has streamlined her official convoy to just four ve...
15 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Delhi WFH explained: What Delhi’s 2-day work from home advisory means for govt staff, private employees, students and businessesDelhi WFH explained: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a sweeping fuel-saving and austerity campaign called “Mera Bharat, Mera...
15 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Work From Home Advisory: From UP, Delhi to Maharashtra, check all announcements by statesWFH News: Following Prime Minister Modi's call for fuel conservation, several Indian states have implemented austerity measures. Government...
13 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST