The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
The Centre on Thursday launched the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme with an outlay of Rs 497 crore to support Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as the government moved to cushion the impact of rising freight costs, insurance premiums and shipping delays.The scheme…
NEW DELHI: Five Air Force personnel were killed in an AN-32 transport aircraft crash in Assam on Saturday morning, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said in a statement.“The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra…
Blake Lively is seeking USD 8 million in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after resolving their dispute over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film ‘It Ends With Us’.Lively’s lawyers disclosed the amount, covering nearly USD 7.5 million in attorney’s fees from two law firms that represented her and about USD 500,000…
Punjab Kings’ Marco Jansen (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Marco Jansen’s evolution as a cricketer is one of the standout stories over the last year and a half. Besides his impactful cameos with the bat down the order, he has consistently shouldered the responsibility with the ball for South Africa. In the IPL, he has come…
There’s a focused brightness to your day. Mars is your ruler. It offers courage and push. The planet Mars gives you strength and forward momentum, while Jupiter provides good timing when it comes to matters that require judgement. You might feel more energetic and more focused and less likely to squander time on ill-conceived plans….
Representative image generated using AI Small spaces don’t necessarily mean sacrificing feel or look. With a little planning and smart shopping, you can transform your 200-square-foot studio into a stylish and functional space. Yes, you can do it without breaking the bank. Here’s how you can make every dollar count. Place a mirror opposite the…
When Emerald Fennell announced her new film version of ‘Wuthering Heights’, jaws dropped all over Hollywood and book circles. Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw — two of the buzziest names in film, suddenly dropped into one of literature’s most haunted love stories. The internet, predictably, lost its mind. Some folks cheered…
Jameson’s owner has sued the City of Los Angeles after an LAPD officer shot and killed the dog. Marie Marseille, the 45-year-old woman whose pet Labradoodle dog was killed by a Los Angeles Police Department officer last month, sued the city of Los Angeles and several unidentified officers, alleging that the department unduly used force…
“What colour is this?” or “What is this called?”- For many parents, these questions sound like perfectly normal attempts to help a child learn to talk. When a toddler points at a toy, a parent may instinctively ask them to name it. When a child reaches for a snack, the parent may encourage them to…
