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No shortage of petrol and diesel in Odisha, says Minister

Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- There is no shortage of petrol and diesel in Odisha, and sufficient fuel stocks are available both in the state and across the country, said Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer We... Read More


Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 12 May

New Delhi, May 12 -- Indian markets came under pressure on Monday, 11 May, with both equities and the rupee weakening after Narendra Modi called for measures such as fuel conservation, reduced imports... Read More


Indonesia sees Q3-Q4 2026 growth above 5.5 percent

Jakarta, May 12 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said on Tuesday that he expects Indonesia's economy to grow by more than 5.5 percent in the third and fourth quarters of 2026. "Growth in Q3 a... Read More


French companies expand presence in Ethiopia, despite security concerns

France, May 12 -- On Sunday morning, customers crowded around the counter at Hanit Bakery in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. The shop is a client of French food group Lesaffre, which produces ingre... Read More


Centre weighs fuel price hikes, WFH mandates

New Delhi, May 12 -- The petroleum ministry on Monday said it is working on austerity measures to conserve energy, suggesting that an increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel may be in the offin... Read More


NEET-UG 2026 cancelled over paper leak, CBI registers FIR

NEW DELHI, May 12 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities, casti... Read More


Oil prices rise amid fragile ceasefire, supply worries; Brent trades near $105/bbl

New Delhi, May 12 -- Global oil prices traded higher on Tuesday morning as supply worries persisted amid a fragile US-Iran ceasefire and concerns of renewed hostilities in West Asia. US president Don... Read More


BJP's Rahul Sinha slams TMC after SC asks it to file fresh pleas related to SIR in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 12 -- As the Supreme Court suggested that TMC chief Mamata Banerjee may file fresh pleas related to deletions of names in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Wes... Read More


NSUI stages protests after NEET exam cancelled due to paper-leak allegations

New Delhi, May 12 -- The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday held a protest against the central government after the NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled amid allegations of ... Read More


CM designate Himanta Biswa Sarma picks 4 ministers for Assam Cabinet; Ranjit Das for Speaker; oath-taking today

New Delhi, May 12 -- Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony today, Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma has named four ministers who will be inducted into his state Cabinet. In a post on X, S... Read More