Commercial LPG price hiked again, up Rs 1,331 since Iran conflict started

2025 కొత్త సంవత్సరం కేంద్రంలోని మోదీ ప్రభుత్వ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ వినియోగదారులకు రిలీఫ్ అందించింది.తాజాగా కమర్షియల్ ఎల్పీజీ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ ధర రూ.14-16 తగ్గింది. 19 కిలోల కమర్షియల్ గ్యాస్ సిలిండర్ ధరలపై కంపెనీలు ఈ తగ్గింపు వర్తిస్తుంది. NEW DELHI: State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Friday announced a nearly 50% increase in commercial LPG cylinder rates, while keeping the prices of domestic LPG, petrol,…

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West Asia conflict a ‘war’, government firms can invoke ‘force majeure’ clause

The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…

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EPS-95 pension hike likely? Minimum pension may rise above Rs 1,000; check who could benefit most

A long-pending demand of EPFO pensioners may finally move forward, with the labour ministry reportedly examining a revision in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The present guaranteed pension stands at Rs 1,000 a month, and any upward revision could bring relief to lakhs of retirees receiving low payouts.No official figure…

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Why GST collections hit a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April and will the trend sustain? Explained

Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The number assumes greater significance in the backdrop of the Middle East…

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University of Chicago honours former CEA Krishnamurthy V Subramanian with top alumni award

The University of Chicago on Friday said it has conferred its prestigious Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to India’s former chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian.Subramanian is the first Indian economist to receive the honour since its inception in 1941, placing him in an elite global cohort that includes Nobel laureates and intellectual giants such…

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US stock markets today (May 1, 2026): Wall Street heads for fresh records; Apple rallies as oil prices cool

Wall Street moved higher on Friday and edged closer to fresh record highs as strong quarterly earnings from Apple, Estee Lauder and other companies lifted sentiment while a mild retreat in oil prices offered additional support.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent, extending gains after closing at an all-time high on Thursday. The Dow Jones…

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Miners seek easier climate norms; experts flag rising costs, resource depletion

India’s mining and metals sector needs a fresh look at environmental compliance norms as rising exploration costs and depletion of high-grade mineral reserves create new pressures for the industry, experts said on Thursday, PTI reported.The sector, which is estimated to account for up to 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, currently requires environmental…

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Middle East conflict drags on: Is Iran’s economy approaching breaking point? What analysts are saying

Weeks of conflict have worsened Iran’s economic pressures, deepening strain on its financial system even as the Islamic Republic continues to function under a standoff in the Gulf following a truce and ongoing maritime restrictions.The situation has left Iran in a stalemate with the United States and Israel, with ceasefire talks stalled while key Gulf…

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