Rs 3 hike in fuel prices marginal as oil firms absorbing losses of Rs 1,000 crore a day: Top official

IANS | May 15, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The marginal Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices announced by the government is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the huge losses that the public sector oil companies are absorbing due to soaring global prices of crude oil, which have crossed $100 a barrel, a senior official said on Friday.

BJP says PM Modi's five-nation visit will bring diplomatic solution to global crisis

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday exhibited confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation visit is in India's interest and will bring a "diplomatic solution" to the global fuel crisis arising out of the West Asia conflict.

India-UAE friendship 'very strong', will work together to build better future for planet: PM Modi

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:52 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Emphasising that the India-UAE friendship remains "very strong", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that both countries would continue to work together to build a better future for the planet.

PBKS need to reset mentally and focus on playing their best cricket: Mark Boucher

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign has hit a critical phase after another narrow defeat, this time against Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamshala and former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher believes the side now faces a mental challenge as much as a cricketing one and has urged the franchise to focus on playing fearless cricket in their remaining matches.

Babil Khan gets heartfelt birthday wish from mom Sutapa Sikdar: Falak tak naam ho Tera Roshan...

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:45 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actor Babil Khan is celebrating his 27th birthday on Friday. Commemorating the special day, his mother, Sutapa Sikdar, compiled a heartfelt wish for her son on social media.

Questions will be tougher this time: Students on NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:44 PM

Jodhpur, May 15 (IANS) After the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the re-examination date for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026, students expressed the fear that the questions would be tougher to crack this time as that usually happens after a paper leak. They stated that it would require them to be mentally stronger and prepare even harder than before, for the test.

Opaqueness around Rahul's foreign trips worrisome, violation of rules: Rijiju

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday backed the BJP’s demands for clarity on the “funding” of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trips as well as the “unaccounted” income that was being spent on facilitating the same.

IndianOil-DMRC hydrogen buses to boost clean public transport: IOCL Official

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Hydrogen-powered buses introduced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) here mark a significant step towards clean and sustainable mobility in India, IndianOil Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar said on Friday.

Tara Sutaria shares experience of sharing Cannes 2026 platform with skilled, powerful, beautiful women

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:21 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria, who made her debut at Cannes 2026, has shared her experience of sharing the platform with fellow women who are skilled, powerful, beautiful, intelligent, and everything all at once.

Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels to face-off in LPL 2026 opener on July 17

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:18 PM

Colombo, May 15 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) has unveiled the opening fixture of the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, which will commence on July 17.