Fuel prices today: Centre raised petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3 after weeks of no change

NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each on Friday after state-run oil companies faced mounting losses due to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 97.77 per litre, up from Rs 94.77, while diesel prices…

Read More

As layoffs cross 1 lakh across tech industry in 2026, here are AI-proof jobs for engineers

Intel is laying off over 2,000 employees across the U.S. as part of a cost-cutting strategy, significantly impacting Oregon and Arizona. Tech layoffs have crossed 1 lakh in 2026, with LinkedIn the latest big name to join the cull. But for engineers worried about being next, here are jobs that are surviving the AI shake-up—and…

Read More

Suriya’s powerful screen presence steals the show, fans call it a mass treat

‘Karuppu’ finally reached theatres on May 15 after facing major release delays and cancelled morning shows a day earlier. The much-awaited action drama starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan was originally scheduled to release on May 14 with special early morning screenings. However, money and distribution problems delayed the release, disappointing many fans who had bought…

Read More

IPL 2026 | ‘Arshdeep Singh should be banned’: Ex-India star fumes over alleged racist remark on Tilak Varma

Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video…

Read More

Supreme Court quashes Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life term

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence awarded to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The apex court had earlier stayed the High Court order on an appeal filed by the CBI, reported ANI.A bench comprising…

Read More

Where are gold prices headed on May 15, 2026 & what should investors do?

Gold is attempting to recover from the lower Bollinger band after a steep decline. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a weak intra-day bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy:Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,60,326 after…

Read More

After NEET UG paper leak, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces computer-based exams from next year

NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that NEET UG exams will go computer based from next year, while addressing on the row surrounding paper leak.He addressed on the issue of paper leek and alleged irregularities in the examination, clarifying that the government has “zero tolerance towards malpractices.”His announcement came days after…

Read More

Crude rises over 1% as Donald Trump warns Iran, Hormuz concerns persist

Global crude oil prices climbed more than 1% on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he would not remain “much more patient” with Iran, while fears over attacks on ships and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep markets on edge.Brent crude futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by…

Read More

From doctrine to dominance: how integrated systems shaped Operation Sindoor

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks during the Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence dialogue, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_14_2026_000556B) Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, who is slated to retire this month, credited India’s dominance in the escalation matrix during Operation Sindoor to integrated systems…

Read More

NEET UG exam 2026 rescheduled for June 21 after paper leak row

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency on Friday announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be held on June 21, Sunday.The decision comes days after the agency cancelled the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities, impacting lakhs of medical aspirants across the countryEarlier, the government also ordered a comprehensive…

Read More