Govt revises petrol export tax, cuts diesel, ATF duties

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The government has revised export taxes on petroleum products, imposing a special additional excise duty (SAED) of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing the duty on diesel to Rs 16.5 per litre, effective from Saturday.

Vishnu Vishal's 'Gatta Kusthi 2' to hit screens on July 3

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:24 AM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) The makers of director Chella Ayyavu's eagerly awaited film, 'Gatta Kusthi 2', featuring actors Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens on July 3 this year.'

Usha Vance promotes reading drive in Florida

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:37 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) As part of her effort to promote childhood literacy, US Second Lady Usha Vance visited a charter school in Florida during which she highlighted her Summer Reading Challenge for students across the country.