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India's state-run oil companies are incurring significant losses, estimated at Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel, due to unchanged retail prices amidst volatile global crude oil prices. Despite a government excise duty cut, these firms continue to face mounting financial strain, with potential price hikes anticipated post-state elections.

Firing without giving a valid reason seems to be the new normal in corporates, but in a recent incident which sparked an online debate, a CEO shared on his social media profile why he fired one of his employees in a message.

Aditya Dhar’s espionage magnum opus, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', continues its unprecedented box office reign on Day 27. Having already made history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now closing in on the Rs 1,100 crore domestic landmark. Despite the 2026 IPL season, the film's global footprint has expanded to a staggering Rs 1,718 crore. Stay updated with live tracking, weekly breakdowns, and day-wise earnings of this cinematic phenomenon.

Following violent clashes over wage demands, Noida saw heavy police presence and route marches as investigators flagged a possible organized WhatsApp syndicate. Over 300 arrests were made, and seven FIRs registered, with the situation now under control after an interim 21% wage hike was announced.

Ship movements have already dropped sharply, with daily crossings falling to single digits compared with around 135 during normal conditions. A blockade similar to earlier US actions off Venezuela could bring traffic to a complete halt.

A 37-year-old man, Arup Mondal, was found dead with a gunshot wound in his Kolkata flat. His family alleges foul play, pointing to a financial dispute with his alleged girlfriend, who has been detained. Two firearms were recovered. Investigators are probing whether it was murder or suicide, with family members strongly suggesting a planned killing.

DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin turned the tables on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami by emphasising that, had she been alive, former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa would have opposed issues such as delimitation

Although the party high command is believed to have asked Mr. Ahmed to step down voluntarily, he declined to do so

AP PGECET-2026 will be held from April 28 to 30 with two daily sessions. Hall tickets available from April 15 on the APSCHE website

Nitish Kumar, who has been Chief Minister for the past 21 years, is likely to tender his resignation after holding his last Cabinet meeting

Mr. Stalin set out on a morning walk in the K.V. Kuppam town area, where he stopped at a small tea shop, interacted with locals, and canvassed votes in favour of the DMK and its allies

Selfies and illegal parking turn key IT corridor link into a nightly bottleneck

Study demonstrates that the millipede’s exoskeleton possesses advanced hydrophobic properties

The Calamaria garoensis used to be identified as the Calamaria pavimentata until its identification as a distinct species

Banking on Modi-led government at the Centre, BJP has made tall promises on infrastructure, health, education in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and West Bengal 

Two men from Badvel died after their speeding car overturned near Haritha Hotel in Madakalavaripalle village, Gopavaram mandal, Kadapa district

China's export growth significantly decelerated to 2.5% in March, falling short of expectations and marking the weakest performance in six months. This slowdown is attributed to rising global energy costs and supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict. Conversely, imports surged by 27.8%, indicating robust domestic demand despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Iran's consulate in Mumbai pushed back on US President Donald Trump's claims of its navy being "finished." Showcasing fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue, Iran warned the US that "the movie is still left," asserting their defense systems remain operational and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

In a major action weeks ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, ED arrested I-PAC co-founder and director Vinesh Chandel after questioning

The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down from the post recently