Why kerosene and coal are making a temporary comeback in IndiaIndia faces fuel supply pressure as the West Asia crisis disrupts energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation has temporarily r...
13 Mar, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
You are how safely you eat: Building India's next food safety revolutionIndia's food safety framework, led by FSSAI, is transitioning from rule-making to cultural integration. Key priorities include a digital le...
09 Oct, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
‘Driving Hyundai with Mercedes mileage’: Car owners blame E20 fuel for shocking drop in mileageIndia's early achievement of its E20 fuel target sparks debate as vehicle owners report mileage dips, raising concerns about engine compati...
06 Aug, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
On-demand fuel app FuelBuddy looks to raise $2 millionThe money will be deployed to expand the business across India, said its co-founders Divij Talwar and Gautam Malhotra.
16 Aug, 2019, 06.51 PM IST
MyPetrolPump to raise funds from central initiativenullMyPetrolPump claims it is the first startup in India to run diesel door delivery (refuelling) business.
30 Oct, 2017, 08.07 PM IST
Oil Ministry to ensure needy not denied fuel subsidyA mechanism is in the works to ensure that the poor are not deprived of cooking gas or kerosene subsidy, which is slowly being phased out, ...
06 Aug, 2017, 11.51 PM IST
Have flexible office timings to reduce peak traffic: Central Pollution Control BoardCPCB has directed Delhi and other NCR states to consider introduction of flexi-staggered office timings to reduce peak-hour traffic.
08 Jul, 2016, 11.12 AM IST
Time has come for stopping LPG subsidy to well-off: Dharmendra PradhanPradhan also said the government will also very soon move to the direct benefit transfer for delivering kerosene subsidy as well.
07 Nov, 2015, 10.50 AM IST
Petroleum dealers in West Bengal to go on indefinite strike from ThursdayWest Bengal Petroleum Dealers Association (WBPDA) on Wednesday announced an indefinite 'no-purchase' agitation at three oil terminals from ...
20 May, 2015, 11.11 PM IST
How to solve electricity woes in rural India? Free solar lamp instead of subsidized keroseneStudies show 40 per cent of kerosene, supposedly meant for the poor, is diverted to other users.
27 Jul, 2014, 03.00 PM IST
Vote on Account 2014: Scrapping state monopoly over coal a priority for next governmentBy scrapping state monopoly, the new government could do away with future coal scams as well.
13 Feb, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
- End fuel price distortions
It makes no sense to keep kerosene prices unrevised for years: there is scope to revise its price in line with the growth of agricultural o...
27 Jan, 2011, 06.51 AM IST
Those who can must pay for fuelAs state minister for petroleum and natural gas in the current regime, Mr Prasada is committed to ensuring availability of affordable fuel ...
02 Jan, 2010, 02.52 AM IST
- Deora asks Maharashtra oil dealers not to shutdown pumps
The government has appealed petrol station dealers in Maharashtra not to go on strike tomorrow to press for their demand of fuel adulterati...
02 Sep, 2007, 05.15 PM IST
- Honeywell takes automation to petrol pumps
Automation and the use of technology in retailing is not limited to just what is being done in malls.
10 May, 2007, 03.22 AM IST
- SC shifts focus to safety, adulteration
SHIFTING focus from the CNG, the Supreme Court today issued a series of directions to prevent fuel adulteration and inquired from authoriti...
22 Nov, 2001, 10.48 PM IST