Petrol duty cut to ₹3, diesel to zero

In a big relief measure, the central government on 27 March 2026 reduced excise duty on fuel to help manage rising global…

Railways fines IRCTC over tainted meal

A meal served on a Vande Bharat Express turned into a disturbing experience for passengers after worms were found in the food,…

Hormuz stays safe and open for India

India has received a major boost to its energy security after Iran confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for…

Rupee weakens 20 paise to 93.76

The Indian rupee is edging closer to the 94-per-dollar mark, slipping nearly 20 paise in early trade on Wednesday to around 93.95.…

Rupee near 93.71 due to global tensions

Rupee continued to trade under pressure, opening 18 paise lower at 93.71 against the US dollar, after briefly slipping past the 94…

7th round of India mineral auctions

India has launched the seventh round of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks, a move aimed at boosting the country’s self-reliance…

Jio Bank launches UPI cash withdrawal

RNFI Services Ltd, in collaboration with Jio Payments Bank, has introduced a cardless cash withdrawal service powered by UPI QR codes, expanding…

60% free seat rule may raise fares

India’s major airlines, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, have opposed a new government rule requiring them to offer at least 60% of…

Rupee slumps below ₹93 as oil prices soar

Indian rupee fell below ₹93 per US dollar, marking an all-time low that has caught the attention of both investors and everyday…

₹497-cr relief scheme for Indian exporters

The Centre has rolled out a ₹497-crore relief package to support exporters struggling due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The…