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India’s state-run oil marketing companies are reportedly absorbing losses of nearly ₹1,000 crore per day to keep petrol and diesel prices stable despite a sharp rise in global crude oil prices. The government stated that oil companies are bearing the financial burden to shield consumers from the impact of soaring international energy prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged citizens to conserve fuel, reduce unnecessary consumption, and avoid non-essential imports amid rising pressure on India’s import bill and foreign exchange reserves. Industry estimates suggest oil marketing companies are facing…

Xiaomi has expanded its home appliance lineup with a new electric kettle under its Mijia brand, focusing on durability, fast heating, and long heat retention. The product, called the Mijia Constant Temperature Electric Kettle Titanium Steel Edition, has been launched in China. It comes with a 1.7-litre capacity, 1,800 W heating power, and a price of ¥139 (around $20), excluding taxes and import charges. The kettle is designed to boil water quickly and maintain temperature for long periods, targeting everyday household use. Key Material Upgrade A major feature is its inner body made of 316Ti titanium-grade stainless steel, replacing the…

India has reached a new milestone in defence self-reliance with the indigenisation of main battery systems used in the Indian Navy’s Scorpene-class submarines. The batteries, earlier imported from Germany, are now being manufactured domestically by Exide Industries in collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and the Indian Navy. Initially, the first three submarines of this class used battery systems supplied by Germany’s Hagen Batteries. However, from the fourth submarine onwards, India shifted to locally produced systems developed by Exide Industries after sustained efforts to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. Submarine batteries are a highly critical component because they power the…

Rajasthan’s famous luxury train Palace on Wheels will operate in May for the first time in its 45-year history. Launched on January 26, 1982, it is India’s first luxury heritage train and is globally known as one of the world’s premier royal-style tourist trains. It is operated jointly by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and Indian Railways. Officials from the North Western Railway confirmed that the train will run this May after strong demand, even though services are usually limited to the September–April season due to extreme summer heat in Rajasthan. Temperatures in the region often exceed 42°C during…

NTPC Limited is preparing to submit a feasibility report to the central government for its first nuclear power plant in India. This comes as the country plans a major expansion of nuclear energy capacity, targeting an increase from the current 9 GW to 100 GW by 2047. Officials said NTPC has completed a feasibility study in one of the 14 states identified for future nuclear projects, while studies in at least two other states are still in progress. The company has also identified land in Bihar’s Banka district and received approval from the state government to prepare a detailed project…

As Noel Tata approaches his 70th birthday in November, he is preparing to step down from the boards of several Tata Group companies. According to people familiar with the matter, discussions are already underway with senior executives to plan smooth leadership transitions across key businesses. The move is part of a broader reshuffle within the Tata Group, aimed at ensuring stability and continuity in companies where he currently holds important board positions. Noel Tata is presently a non-executive director and chairperson at Tata Investment Corporation, Tata International, Trent, and Voltas, and also serves as vice-chairperson and non-executive director at Titan…

An Indian woman who once held a senior corporate role in London has shared how moving to Australia led to a deep identity crisis after she had to take up cleaning jobs in Melbourne. Shweta Desai, 37, who earlier worked as Head of Product at a commercial website in London, spoke about her experience in an Instagram video that has since gone viral. She said her journey helped her understand that no job defines a person and that identity goes beyond professional titles. From a high-paying job to starting over Desai moved from London to Melbourne in 2023 with her…

Nitin Gadkari has announced that India is planning to remove physical highway toll plazas by the end of 2026 and replace them with a fully automated distance-based toll collection system. According to reports, the proposed system will allow vehicles to travel on highways without stopping at toll booths, enabling smoother movement at speeds of nearly 80 kmph. The toll amount will reportedly be calculated based on the exact distance travelled rather than fixed toll booth locations. The new tolling mechanism is expected to combine existing FASTag infrastructure with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and advanced digital monitoring systems. Government…

India and Trinidad and Tobago have strengthened their bilateral partnership by signing eight agreements across key sectors including tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, and Ayurveda during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s two-day visit to the Caribbean nation. According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar visited Trinidad and Tobago on May 8–9 and held discussions with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and other senior leaders. The talks focused on expanding cooperation between the two countries and reviewing progress on initiatives announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit last year. During the visit, eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed…

The release of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan seems close, with reports suggesting it may hit theatres within the next two weeks. The film, directed by H. Vinoth and starring Vijay in the lead role, has faced months of uncertainty over its release date due to delays in the certification process. The theatrical release had been on hold while approval from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was still pending. Producer Venkat K Narayana, speaking to reporters in Chennai on May 10, said the film is now in the final stages of clearance and is expected to be released…