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Your soap, shampoo, detergent are about to cost a little more

New Delhi, May 1 -- Hindustan Unilever Ltd., the company behind Lux, Dove, Lakme, and a lot more in your bathroom cabinet, is raising prices by 2-5%. Reason: geopolitical tensions in West Asia have se... Read More


Buddha Purnima 2026: Are banks, schools open today? What's open and closed on May 1 - details

New Delhi, May 1 -- Many services and offices across India are expected to be closed on Buddha Purnima, Friday, May 1. Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions, along with public institu... Read More


LPG price hike: 19-kg commercial gas cylinder rate hiked by Rs.993; check new rates in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi

New Delhi, May 1 -- The price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs.993 with effect from May 1, marking a sharp rise in rates. Following the revision, the cost of a 19-kg cylinder ... Read More


Nepal to lose AFC Challenge League spot, again

Kathmandu, May 1 -- Nepal have been granted an indirect slot for the 2026-27 season of the AFC Challenge League, as revealed by the Asian Football Confederation in a social media post on Thursday. But... Read More


NICCI, NBI to jointly host Nepal Business Summit 2026

Kathmandu, May 1 -- The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and the Nepal Business Institute (NBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly organise the Nepal Business... Read More


Stocks to buy or sell for short term: Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra suggests strategies for 3 shares

New Delhi, May 1 -- Stocks to buy or sell for short term: Domestic market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended half a per cent lower on Thursday, 30 April, amid adverse global cues. The Nif... Read More


Google celebrates Labour Day with vibrant Doodle, honours contribution of workers worldwide who 'shape modern workplace'

New Delhi, May 1 -- Google released a doodle on the occasion of International Labour Day which is celebrated every year on 1 March. This illustration will be visible to users across the world. This do... Read More


As Nepal announces schools for autistic children across all provinces, here's what to heed

Kathmandu, May 1 -- When Shekhar Dhakal's daughter Pihu was two years old, she was diagnosed with autism. He enrolled her in a nearby school, but the staff struggled to manage her behaviour. She felt ... Read More


Rupee slide deepens in 2026: Will it hit 100 against the dollar?

New Delhi, May 1 -- Talk of the Indian rupee at 100 to the dollar is back. The currency has been among the worst performers globally since 2025, and 2026 hasn't offered much relief. It has continued t... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | The Federal Reserve's credibility may soon be tested as Jerome Powell hands the baton to Kevin Warsh

New Delhi, May 1 -- The US Federal Reserve kept its main policy rate unchanged on Wednesday as Jerome Powell presided over the rate-setting committee's meeting for the last time. The Fed is concerned... Read More