Indian Oil director calls it ‘very small rise’; says refineries operating at over 100% capacity

Commenting on the fuel price revision, Arvind Kumar of IOCL said that the hike was relatively small despite mounting global pressures. (AI image) Calling the petrol and diesel price hike a ‘small rise’, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)‘s Director (Refineries) Arvind Kumar has said that refineries are running at over 100% capacity to maintain uninterrupted…

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M’luru churches phase out permanent graves amid cemetery space crunch

Burial vault at Derebail Church in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Facing an acute shortage of cemetery space, the Diocese of Mangalore is steadily moving away from permanent graves, using steep prices and policy changes to discourage a practice that occupies land for generations.Though the diocese has approached the govt, seeking land for cemetery use, it is still…

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Candace Owens reacts after Charlie Kirk reportedly named wife Erika as TPUSA successor before assassination

Candace Owens has questioned claims that Charlie Kirk chose wife Erika Kirk as his successor at Turning Point USA before his assassination. Owens cast doubt on the authenticity of an audio recording allegedly captured during a private Aspen donor retreat and demanded the release of full video footage. TPUSA has refused, citing donor privacy concerns,…

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India’s trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion in April as imports jump 10%; Middle East shipments fall 31.6%

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10 per cent year-on-year despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from Middle East amid continuing geopolitical disruptions.Government data released on Friday showed India’s imports increased to $71.94 billion in April from $65.38 billion in the year-ago period, while exports stood…

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CPM protests tie-up of four govt hospitals with private colleges in DK

CPM holds protest rally condemning the tie-up of four govt hospitals with private colleges in Dakshina Kannada, in Mangaluru Thursday Mangaluru: Demanding the withdrawal of the health department’s order to hand over four govt hospitals in Dakshina Kannada to private medical colleges, the CPM Dakshina Kannada district committee held a protest meeting in front of…

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