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- Business
- May 2, 2026
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely To Increase Upto ₹5 Per Litre: Check Latest Fuel Prices Across India
Fuel Price Hike: The prices of petrol and diesel are likely to surge upto ₹5 per litre amid rising global crude oil rates, according to government sources.This comes after PIB on Wednesday dismissed social media claims of an alleged government-issued order for a “hike in petrol a Read More
- Business
- May 2, 2026
American Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Amid West Asia Crisis- All You Need To Know
Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a U.S. government bailout plan.The collapse of the first carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
Superdry’s Multi-Millionaire Founder James Holder Found Guilty Of Raping Woman While Drunk
London: James Holder, the multi-millionaire Co-founder of British clothing company Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman in 2022 in an intoxicated state.The Gloucester Crown Court in England convicted him for one count of rape but acquitted him of a separate charge of Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Oil Prices Surge as Iran Rejects Quick Ceasefire Results in U.S. Talks
Oil prices rose on Friday as efforts to halt the Iran war remained at an impasse, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. Navy blocking exports of Iranian crude.Brent crude futures for July were up $1.13, or 1%, at $111.53 a barrel by 1103 GMT. West Texas Int Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
India 8th Pay Commission: May 31 Deadline Set for Stakeholder Feedback on Salary Revision
The 8th Pay Commission (CPC) has entered the consultation phase to finalize the next salary and pension revision for central government personnel. Led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the commission is tasked with replacing the current 7th CPC framework.The 8th Pay Commission wa Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
Complainant In JP Morgan Sexual Abuse Case Identified As Indian Banker Chirayu Rana – All You Need To Know
After a lawsuit was filed against JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini alleging a case of sexual abuse, and racial harassment, her legal team issued a denial in comments to The New York Post.The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court, names executive director Lorna Hajdini, Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
Who Is Nitin Paranjpe? The New Non-Executive Chairman Of Infosys
Tech mammoth Infosys on April 30 named board member Nitin Paranjpe as its non-executive vice chairman, strengthening company’s leadership structure amid evolving strategic priorities.According to an exchange filing dated April 30, the IT services major said, “Based on the recomme Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
West Asia Conflict Trigger $800 bn Capex Boost For India: Morgan Stanley
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could emerge as both a challenge and an opportunity for India, with global brokerage Morgan Stanley projecting a sharp rise in domestic investments across energy, defence, fertilisers and data infrastructure, even as the country grapples with ele Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
Commercial LPG Prices Surge by ₹993; New Online Gaming & Credit Card Rules Kick In From May 1
As the calendar turns to May 1, 2026, several key changes in India’s financial and regulatory guidelines have come into effect. From a hike in commercial gas prices to a new gaming regulator, these updates are set to impact everything from your kitchen budget to your digital ente Read More
- Business
- May 1, 2026
India’s GST Mop-Up Surges 8.7% YoY in April 2026; Growth Fueled by Domestic Consumption
India’s fiscal year has opened with a record-breaking performance as Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April 2026 touched an all-time high of ₹2.43 lakh crore. The 8.7% year-on-year growth signals a resilient domestic economy even as global markets grapple with energy Read More
