‘No proposal before the govt’: Centre rules out relief for state oil firms

State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses arising from the sale of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) below cost, with the Centre confirming that no such proposal is under consideration.The three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation…

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Maharashtra HSC supplementary exam 2026 registration begins: Check important dates and details here

Maharashtra HSC supplementary exam 2026 The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has started the registration process for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary examination 2026, which will be held in June–July. Students who were unable to pass one or more subjects now have another chance to improve their scores without losing…

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India among most resilient large EMs, better placed for future global shocks; policy reforms & strong buffers help: Moody’s

The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…

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Caning ‘legal’ for Singapore students? Government cracks down on bullying in school; corporal punishment as ‘last resort’

Representational photo (left); Singapore’s education minister (right) Singapore’s education minister Desmond Lee on Tuesday said that caning in schools was used only as a last resort, and only when other disciplinary measures were not enough. He was responding to more than 20 parliamentary questions on the ministry of education’s updated efforts to tackle bullying.Lee acknowledged…

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Kal Somani: ‘Deeply disappointed’: Kal Somani-led consortium reacts to Rajasthan Royals sale | Cricket News

File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The majority stake in Rajasthan Royals was acquired by industrialist Lakshmi N. Mittal, his son Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawalla in a deal valued at USD 1.65 billion. The transaction represents the enterprise value of the Royals’ men’s franchise as well as the associated teams Paarl Royals and…

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UPSSSC recruitment 2026: Registration ends today for 402 Assistant Boring Technician posts; direct link to apply here

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will close the registration process today, May 5, 2026, for the recruitment of Assistant Boring Technician posts. Candidates who have not yet applied should complete their application as soon as possible through the official online portal. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 402 vacancies…

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw picks niece Claire Mazumdar as successor at Biocon: Report

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has identified her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has reportedly put in place a structured succession plan for the biotechnology firm, identifying her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader.Having built Biocon over more than four decades and without a direct…

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