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Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady

IOC has raised the price of its high-octane XP100 petrol to Rs 160 per litre in Delhi, up from Rs 149 earlier. This premium fuel is typically used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to improve engine efficiency and performance

01 April,2026 01:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Crude oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US-Iran de-escalation hopes rise

Brent crude futures dropped to an intraday low of USD 102.79 per barrel, down about 2.9 per cent from the day’s high of USD 105.86. At the time of reporting, Brent was trading around USD 103.19 per barrel, nearly 1 per cent lower

01 April,2026 01:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Centre moves bill to declare Amaravati as permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh

The Centre has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The move, backed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, aims to end uncertainty over the state’s capital and reverse the earlier three-capital proposal

01 April,2026 01:14 PM IST | PTI
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GST collections cross Rs 2 lakh crore in March, FY26 growth at 8.3 pc

Domestic GST revenues, while steady, grew at a comparatively moderate pace of 5.9 per cent, reflecting stable consumption trends within the country

01 April,2026 01:11 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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‘Tea is Assam’s soul’: PM Modi engages with tea workers in Dibrugarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and even plucked tea leaves, calling tea the “soul of Assam.” The visit comes ahead of the state Assembly elections scheduled for April 9

01 April,2026 01:07 PM IST | ANI
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Jain monk’s Maharani Tararani remark triggers political, public outrage

Acharya Nayan Padmasagar’s claim that Maharani Tararani was a Jain queen has stirred controversy as the statement goes against history claiming her as the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and one the most important figures in Maratha history

01 April,2026 12:57 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent
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Govt caps ATF hike to prevent surge in domestic airfares, shields flyers

The government has stepped in to prevent a sharp rise in domestic airfares by allowing only a partial increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, despite global crude oil volatility

01 April,2026 12:53 PM IST | IANS
World News

29 killed as Russian An-26 plane crashes in annexed Crimea

The An-26 military transport aircraft was on a scheduled flight over the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, the reports said. The military lost contact with the plane at around 6 pm on Tuesday

01 April,2026 12:04 PM IST | AP
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West Asia war: UAE bars Iranians from entry and transit amid ongoing conflict

The long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, as well as the lower-cost airline FlyDubai, made the announcements on their websites

01 April,2026 10:39 AM IST | AP
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Major IAS reshuffle in Rajasthan: 25 collectors shifted, key posts reassigned

Finance (budget) secretary Rajan Vishal was transferred to the post of mission director, Jal Jeevan Mission, while special secretary to chief minister Sandesh Nayak was made Jaipur collector. Barmer collector Tina Dabi was shifted to Tonk as collector

01 April,2026 10:33 AM IST | PTI
World News

Trump to witness Supreme Court hearing on his birthright citizenship order

The order, which Trump signed on the first day of his second term, declared that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens

01 April,2026 10:28 AM IST | AP
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Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2.07 lakh/kl, commercial LPG up Rs 195.5

ATF price in Delhi was hiked by Rs 110,703.08 per kilolitre, or 114.5 per cent, to Rs 207,341.22 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers

01 April,2026 10:22 AM IST | PTI
Income Tax department notifies ITR forms for AY 2026-27, filing process begins

Income Tax department notifies ITR forms for AY 2026-27, filing process begins

The last date for filing ITR for individuals and those who do not have to get their accounts audited is July 31.

01 April,2026 08:31 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
35 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar ahead of Centre’s LWE deadline

35 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar ahead of Centre’s LWE deadline

These 25 cadres were carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 1.47 crore

01 April,2026 08:26 AM IST | Raipur | Agencies
India building strong tech, energy security foundation: PM Modi at Sanand event

India building strong tech, energy security foundation: PM Modi at Sanand event

In a sense, a new bridge has emerged today between Sanand and Silicon Valley, he said

01 April,2026 08:14 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Agencies
'India's crude oil reserves can cover only 20-40 days, not several months'

'India's crude oil reserves can cover only 20-40 days, not several months'

"We are already having some reserve for the liquid fuel, but you cannot build a reserve which will be lasting for maybe six months' time," said Secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Anjan Kumar Mishra

31 March,2026 11:34 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
RBI extends 450-day export credit benefit till June 30

RBI extends 450-day export credit benefit till June 30

The RBI noted that it has received several requests from stakeholders highlighting difficulties in meeting earlier deadlines for realising export proceeds. These challenges have been largely linked to the ongoing geopolitical situation and its impact on trade flows  

31 March,2026 10:58 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
HP govt plans to process surplus milk into ghee, sell at affordable rates

HP govt plans to process surplus milk into ghee, sell at affordable rates

Responding to a question from BJP MLA Satpal Singh Satti in Vidhan Sabha, Sukhu said the government would clear all outstanding dues owed to milk producers for February and March next month

31 March,2026 10:09 PM IST | Shimla | PTI
Maharashtra: 9-year-old girl dies in accidental strangulation while playing

Maharashtra: 9-year-old girl dies in accidental strangulation while playing

A nine-year-old girl died in Maharashtra’s Beed district after accidentally getting strangled by a swing rope while playing at home. The incident occurred in Majalgaon when she slipped from a chair and became entangled in the rope

31 March,2026 10:07 PM IST | Beed | PTI
Nearly 3 lakh girls vaccinated in nationwide HPV drive within fortnight

Nearly 3 lakh girls vaccinated in nationwide HPV drive within fortnight

Within just a fortnight of its launch, nearly 3 lakh girls aged 14 years have already been vaccinated, marking an encouraging start to this critical public health initiative, a health ministry official informed

31 March,2026 09:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new DGCA chief

Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new DGCA chief

Yadav, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will now head India’s aviation regulator at a time when the sector is expanding rapidly

31 March,2026 08:59 PM IST |   New Delhi | IANS
Indonesia IN FLAMES: West Java Plastic Factory Fire Rages for 7 Hours

    Indonesia IN FLAMES: West Java Plastic Factory Fire Rages for 7 Hours

    A massive fire broke out at the Wanaherang Gunung Putri plastic factory in West Java, Indonesia, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky on Sunday afternoon. The blaze, which erupted around 3:30 PM local time, turned into a grueling battle for firefighters who struggled nearly seven hours to bring it under control. Bogor Regency Fire Service deployed over 50 personnel, supported by volunteers, police, and military units. Ten fire trucks, two rescue units, and ambulances rushed to the scene, confronting challenging conditions and a blaze fueled by highly flammable plastic materials. Several firefighters required medical attention on site, including oxygen support, highlighting the severity of the operation. WATCH

    01 April,2026 02:09 PM IST
    Israel strikes factory in Iran, alleges it supplied fentanyl for chemical weapon

    Israel strikes factory in Iran, alleges it supplied fentanyl for chemical weapon

    The strike happened Tuesday, both Israel and Iran said.

    01 April,2026 10:17 AM IST | Dubai | AP

    Study of asteroid Bennu reveals signs of past water activity

    The team examined a sample known as OREX-800066-3, collected during NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission and delivered to Earth in September 2023

    01 April,2026 08:38 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    21 rescued from raft after boat sinks in rough seas off Indonesia

    Officials earlier reported that 27 people were missing, but survivors reported that six people listed on the manifest had cancelled their plans to join the trip

    01 April,2026 08:36 AM IST | Bali | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    It takes a village to build a library

    It takes a village to build a library

    Once a common presence in urban ecosystems, the library today stands at crossroads, as it faces an existential crisis in the digital age

    31 March,2026 08:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
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