Ashok R. Kondke

The successive hikes come after an extended period during which retail fuel prices remained unchanged, despite higher global crude prices, shrinking refining margins, and weakness in the rupee significantly increasing import costs.

The Supreme Court has raised serious concerns regarding the National Testing Agency's continual mishaps with paper leaks, indicating a troubling pattern of negligence. While assessing various appeals for changes in the examination process, the highest court has instructed the NTA and the central government to deliver a detailed response.

Diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma eight years ago, Adrija Gan spent years moving between hospital wards, chemo cycles and missed school days. At 19, she is telling her story as a survivor, a West Bengal state board topper and a teenager who simply wanted her normal life back

A vacation bench of the MP High Court will hear a petition on Monday seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail for retired district judge Giribala Singh. She is accused in the dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Singh. Twisha's family approached the High Court after the retired judge was granted bail by a Bhopal sessions court.

As Norway Chess moves to Oslo for its 2026 edition, all eyes are on the Indian contingent. From World Champion D Gukesh seeking urgent form before his title defence to Koneru Humpy making a highly anticipated return to the board, we break down the biggest storylines dominating the 12-day double round-robin tournament.

Is an Iran deal actually close, or is Trump prepared to wait? Here’s what we know about what each side may give up on the six issues that matter most

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed skepticism about the practicality of orbital data centers, suggesting underwater infrastructure might be more feasible. This comes as Elon Musk's SpaceX and Google reportedly explore space-based computing projects, driven by the surging demand for AI infrastructure and the strain on traditional data centers.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that India did not express concerns regarding Pakistan's mediation role in the US-Iran conflict. While India remains focused on terrorist groups operating from Pakistani soil, this specific diplomatic engagement by Islamabad did not arise as a point of discussion.