Nayara Energy cuts petrol prices by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 as crude oil eases

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India's largest private fuel retailer, Nayara Energy, on Wednesday reduced petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, which is the first cut in retail fuel prices since global crude oil prices began easing following the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia.

UPI clocks 23 pc growth in June, transactions hit 22.72 billion

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 23 per cent (year-on-year) to 22.72 billion in June, while UPI transaction value surged 20 per cent to Rs 28.92 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday.

Seoul launches probe into Google's alleged fair trade violation

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:28 AM

Seoul, July 1 (IANS) Seoul's antitrust watchdog said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into US-based Google, as well as its Singaporean and South Korean offices, over allegations of violations of the fair trade law involving game developers on its app marketplace.

OMCs cut commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to Rs 183.5

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.5 across major cities, providing relief to restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments that depend on the fuel for cooking.

85 pc Indian consumers trust AI, optimistic about its future: Report

IANS | June 30, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) As many as 85 per cent of Indian consumers expressed strong trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and enthusiasm for its role in shaping the future, while about 94 per cent said technology has improved their lives, according to a report released on Tuesday.