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Topic: Petrol prices

Delhi BJP stages dharna near Kejriwal’s residence, demands cut in VAT on petrol, diesel

Days after Centre slashed prices on petrol and diesel in BJP-ruled states, Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia, said the AAP govt is also looking into steps to provide more relief to the people.

Petrol price further reduced by Rs 8, diesel by Rs 9 in BJP-ruled states, UTs

The move has led to BJP and its partner ruled states witnessing steeper reductions in fuel prices in comparison to Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal and other non-BJP ruled states.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day

The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 109.34 per litre and Rs 115.15 per litre in Mumbai, and crossed past the Rs 120 mark in parts of Madhya Pradesh.

Critics of Modi speech should know 100 cr Covid vaccination isn’t too different from polio campaign

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

From 58% to 17% market share: Why Indians don’t like diesel cars anymore

When diesel was Rs 20-25/litre cheaper than petrol in 2012-13, cars running on it accounted for 58% of the market. Now, people buy less polluting options, and experts welcome it.

High petrol, diesel prices have almost never lowered consumption, 20-yr data analysis shows

ThePrint looked at prices and consumption data of petrol and diesel between 1999-20 and 2019-20 and didn't find any discernible pattern.

7-year record: UPA raised petrol, diesel prices more than BJP, but global story was different

With the price rise becoming a political issue again, here’s a look at how fuel prices have charted the course over the last 17 years.

Oil price paradox: Why Modi govt is alarmed by edible oil prices but not petrol & diesel

Both the heavily imported commodities have witnessed double-digit inflation but one is set to become cheaper. 

How soaring petrol, diesel prices pose threat to India’s recovery and inflation

Higher fuel prices are hitting the country’s middle class, the engine that’s driven India’s economic and oil demand growth in recent times.

Diesel price crosses Rs 100/litre in Odisha, second state to breach mark in a month

The price of diesel, the most used fuel in the country, had crossed Rs 100 mark in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh in Rajasthan earlier this month.

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Hindu temples belong to deities & devotees, not the govt. Himachal Pradesh HC got it right

Just as India’s educated elite have benefited from missionary-run schools, temple donations could be channelled for the economic and educational upliftment of Hindus.

Paper in MoSPI journal flags financial inclusion gap—highest among Hindus, lowest for Muslims

Research paper, however, finds lowest indebtedness level among Muslims at 12.3% & highest among Hindus at 14.9%. Overall national financial inclusion level at 87.2%, indebtedness at 14.7%.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.