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Fuel prices have seen another surge, with petrol and diesel rates climbing by approximately 90 paise per litre on Tuesday. This marks the second increase in less than a week, pushing petrol prices in Delhi to Rs 98.64 and diesel to Rs 91.58.

One of the first states to implement a two-child policy, Andhra Pradesh, now wants to give families Rs 30,000 for a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth. Is reversing its progress going to be worth it?

Fuel prices surged again Tuesday, with petrol and diesel rising by approximately 90 paise per litre, marking the second increase in under a week. This follows a significant Rs 3 per litre hike last Friday. Despite global crude oil price jumps and ongoing Middle East tensions impacting import costs, officials assure adequate fuel reserves and normal refinery operations.

While the selectors will pick squads for a one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan, the blueprint for the 2027 ODI World Cup will be finalised on May 19. There are no question marks over Virat Kohli's position but Rohit Sharma is on a sticky wicket, and Ravindra Jadeja needs to punch above his weight to remain in contention.

Bengaluru experienced heavy rain, thunder, and lightning on Monday evening, causing severe waterlogging and massive traffic jams across multiple areas. The downpour disrupted peak-hour commutes, leaving many stranded as roads and underpasses submerged. Flight schedules to and from the city were also impacted due to the adverse weather.

Indian-origin founders in the US outnumber those from China and Israel combined. The bigger story: many are joining hands with American co-founders to build better-funded, better-staffed companies

In a surprising move, the Trump administration announced in August 2026 that the U.S. government acquired a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel, valued at approximately $11 billion. This equity was reportedly secured in exchange for federal grants, with President Trump expressing satisfaction with the deal, which he believes strengthens American technological leadership.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Fans remained long after the match. They hoped to see MS Dhoni one last time. Dhoni did not play due to fitness. His presence held significance beyond cricket. The crowd showed gratitude for his contributions. The possibility of his final appearance left many emotional.

Delhi experienced its highest maximum temperature of the season on Monday, with several areas exceeding 44°C. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions, forecasting temperatures to reach 45°C by Friday. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise by approximately 2°C over the next two days.