Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre

Govt hikes windfall tax on diesel to Rs 55.5/litre, ATF to Rs 42/litre

The government on Saturday hiked export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 a litre. The duty hikes would be applicable with immediate effect, the finance ministry said...

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Kerala polls: Over 16% voter turnout recorded till 9 am
By Nagpur Today On Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Kerala polls: Over 16% voter turnout recorded till 9 am

Polling in the Kerala Assembly elections saw a turnout of over 16 per cent after the first two hours of voting on Thursday. According to Election Commission (EC) figures, polling till 9 am recorded a turnout of 16.23 per cent...

Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai passes away at 94

Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai passed away on Wednesday, her family said. She was 94. Kidwai passed away at Noida's Metro Hospital early in the morning. She was suffering from age-related ailments, her son-in-law Razi Ur...

Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran ceasefire
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

Oil prices fall sharply after US-Iran ceasefire

Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait...

Maharashtra Cabinet clears IT-AI Department, Mahavitaran reforms
By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Maharashtra Cabinet clears IT-AI Department, Mahavitaran reforms

Mumbai: In a wide-ranging set of decisions spanning technology, power, and disaster management, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new IT-AI department, a major restructuring plan for the state power utility Mahavitaran, and a World Bank-backed programme to support...

Delhi bans sale of LPG directly from godowns
By Nagpur Today On Monday, April 6th, 2026

Delhi bans sale of LPG directly from godowns

The Delhi government on Sunday announced a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns and warned of tough action against violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to...

Vidhan Bhavan security breached: Nexus exposed in fake pass racket during Budget Session
By Nagpur Today On Friday, March 27th, 2026

Vidhan Bhavan security breached: Nexus exposed in fake pass racket during Budget Session

Mumbai: In a shocking breach of high-security protocol, the Vidhan Bhavan was infiltrated during the crucial budget session through a well-orchestrated fake entry pass racket, exposing glaring loopholes and alleged insider collusion within the system. Mumbai’s Marine Drive Police have arrested...

Modi and I are two people that get things done: Trump
By Nagpur Today On Friday, March 27th, 2026

Modi and I are two people that get things done: Trump

President Donald Trump showers praise on PM Narendra Modi. Trump says in this picture shared on social media: "Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people that get things...

Maha move to regulate social media use by minors; expert panel to shape policy
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Maha move to regulate social media use by minors; expert panel to shape policy

Mumbai: In a significant step aimed at addressing the growing impact of digital exposure on children, the Maharashtra Government has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive policy to regulate social media usage among minors. The initiative, revealed in the State...

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

2 dead, 23 injured as double-decker bus overturns in Delhi

Two passengers were killed and 23 others injured after a sleeper bus overturned near Hanuman Mandir in central Delhi's Karol Bagh area early Wednesday, an official said. Around 1 am, Karol Bagh police station received a PCR call informing that several...

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Sonia Gandhi hospitalised

New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here late evening on Tuesday, March 24, sources said. They said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation. A...

Iran launches #80 strike; Trump says Iran military dead
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

Iran launches #80 strike; Trump says Iran military dead

Iran on Wednesday released footage of the 80th wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missiles towards US-Israeli positions in the region even as US President Trump indicated that a negotiated settlement was on the horizon. Wave 80 from Iran...

Harish Rana, allowed passive euthanasia by SC, passes away after 13-year coma
By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

Harish Rana, allowed passive euthanasia by SC, passes away after 13-year coma

Harish Rana, the first person in India to be allowed passive euthanasia, passed away on Tuesday at AIIMS-Delhi after more than 13 years in coma, sources said. The 31-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2013, was shifted from his...

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of budget
By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

Delhi Assembly receives bomb threat ahead of presentation of budget

Hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation, the Delhi Legislative Assembly received a bomb threat on Tuesday morning, official sources said. The threat was received via an email to the assembly at 7:28 am, followed by another email...

No strikes against Iran power plants for 5 days: Trump
By Nagpur Today On Monday, March 23rd, 2026

No strikes against Iran power plants for 5 days: Trump

President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the United States will delay any potential strikes on power plants for five days. He shared the update on Monday via his...

Iran fires missiles at joint US-UK base in Indian Ocean
By Nagpur Today On Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Iran fires missiles at joint US-UK base in Indian Ocean

Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago as US President Donald Trump said Washington is "very close" to winding down its military operations...

Zomato Hikes Platform Fee By 19% To Rs 14.99
By Nagpur Today On Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Zomato Hikes Platform Fee By 19% To Rs 14.99

The cost of ordering food online through Zomato is set to rise marginally, as the company has increased its platform fee, adding to the overall expense for customers.
From the earlier level of Rs 12.50, the fee has gone up by...

HDFC Bank Chairman quits abruptly over ‘ethical concerns’
By Nagpur Today On Thursday, March 19th, 2026

HDFC Bank Chairman quits abruptly over ‘ethical concerns’

New Delhi: In a sudden move, HDFC Bank's part-time Chairman and Independent Director Atanu Chakraborty resigned with immediate effect on Wednesday. In a letter to the Chairman of Governance, Nomination, Remuneration Committee of the bank, Chakraborty said, "Certain happenings and practices...

Big relief for flyers: Govt mandates 60% free seats on flights, targets hidden charges
By Nagpur Today On Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Big relief for flyers: Govt mandates 60% free seats on flights, targets hidden charges

New Delhi: In a major pro-passenger move, the Centre has ordered airlines to make at least 60% of seats on domestic flights available free of cost, significantly reducing the burden of hidden charges that travellers often face after booking tickets. The...

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde meets PM
By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde meets PM

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed with him various issues concerning the state. The meeting took place at the Parliament House and last lasted for over an hour, sources said. Shiv...

Maha Govt tables Freedom of Religion Bill to ban forced conversions
By Nagpur Today On Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Maha Govt tables Freedom of Religion Bill to ban forced conversions

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Government on Friday introduced the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session. “The objective of the Bill is to protect the right to freedom of religion. It also aims to prohibit...