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
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.37 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
India's rice industry looks beyond grain for next billion-dollar opportunityIndia’s rice industry is looking beyond raw grain exports to higher-value products such as noodles, bran oil, protein, specialised ingredie...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Gold prices dip Rs 4,300/10g in 2 days; silver falls Rs 8,800/kg as traders expect US Fed to hike rates again. Buy, sell or hold?Gold and silver prices extended losses on MCX as higher oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and raised expectations of further Fed rate h...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Pulses prices surge up to 11% in a month as festive demand, crop concerns bitePrices of key pulses including chana, moong, tur and matar have risen sharply over the past month, with wholesale rates increasing up to 11...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
How to Perform Tarpan and Pind Daan at Home: Samagri List, Mantras and Step-by-Step VidhiPitru Paksha 2026 is underway, and many families perform Tarpan and Pind Daan to offer prayers and pay respects to their ancestors. These r...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Super Powers: From Viceroy’s lavish feasts to BRICS vegetarian menus, how India’s diplomatic dining changedState banquets are a high-stakes tightrope — a table where etiquette, protocol, culture and occasionally even flavours, come together, writ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India seeks 2027 LPG imports from US via term tender, document showsIn a strategic move, Indian state-owned companies are set to import 2.75 million metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas, planning to acquir...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Horoscope Today, September 25, 2026: Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces Enter a Day of Important Decisions, Progress and Fresh OpportunitiesThe Moon’s ongoing movement through Aquarius joins Virgo planet energies to bring a strong focus on building long-term savings, taking char...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Horoscope Today, September 25, 2026: Aries, Taurus and Gemini May See Important Changes as New Opportunities and Decisions Take FocusMoon in Aquarius boosts analytical efficiency, corporate networking, and long-term financial stability. This movement supports Aries in rec...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Food Ministry asks edible oil firms to pass on full benefit of import duty cutsThe Food Ministry has requested edible oil companies to reduce distributor prices following recent import duty reductions. This directive a...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Pressure cooker mistake: Doctor says this dangerous habit could be causing more health problems than outside foodA pressure cooker’s rubber gasket is often overlooked during routine cleaning, despite regular exposure to steam, moisture and food residue...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in OctoberKarnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Want 25g of protein from your poha? Mumbai nutritionist shares a quick and easy breakfast recipeMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has given the classic Indian breakfast a healthy twist with a protein-rich poha recipe. Her version co...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
'Kya hua tera vada': Congress takes a dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food itemsThe Congress party has criticized the Modi government over rising food item prices. Essential commodity costs have significantly increased,...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from used cooking oilAntarctica tourists flying from Cape Town will soon travel on fuel partly made from used cooking oil. South Africa’s Sasol is supplying sus...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.12 PM IST