NEW DELHI: Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the government chose to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from surging global energy prices amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move, reducing petrol duty to Rs 3…
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Exciting news for fans as Dylan O’Brien and Hudson Williams are set to star together in the upcoming psychological thriller, ‘Apparatus.’ Penned by Sofia Banzhaf, the film follows a struggling ride-share driver lured into a dangerous situation by a charismatic entrepreneur. Filming is slated to commence soon in Toronto, promising a gripping cinematic experience. ‘Send…
Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has sparked controversy even before stepping onto the field in PSL 2026, where he is set to represent Rawalpindi Pindiz. The fast bowler triggered a debate on the opening day of the tournament after posting a sarcastic remark about Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, on X.Maryam Nawaz daughter of…
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: The restaurant industry is struggling to run regular operations due to the meagre supplies of LPG cylinders . With the govt’s move to hike commercial LPG allocation to up to 70%, it will take some time before the measure actually translates into sustained supply, executives said. “Supply is still hugely limited and erratic. A…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) A single shot in a trial session changed everything for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — a fearless straight six off extreme pace that left seasoned scouts stunned and marked the arrival of a rare talent.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned 15 on March 27, 2026, and is now eligible for an India cap under updated…
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Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is performing steadily, crossing ₹91 crore worldwide by its tenth day. While the action drama maintains a decent hold, weekday collections show a slowdown. The film, inspired by a tribal boy’s journey against injustice, has garnered mixed reviews, with some characters feeling underwritten. Despite a notable global milestone, word-of-mouth is…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged Mumbai Indians to make full use of Rohit Sharma on the field, instead of restricting him to the Impact Player role.Rohit, who captained MI to five Indian Premier League titles, was largely deployed as an Impact Player last season. This meant his…
The govt on Friday moved to cushion key industries from the ongoing gas supply disruption, boosting commercial LPG allocations by 20% to reach 70% of pre-crisis levels. The extra supply will prioritise labour-intensive sectors such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals, and plastics, which are critical for broader economic activity.The move is aimed at stabilising…