US gas prices: Strait of Hormuz tensions push diesel above $5/gallon, highest since December 2022

Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…

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After revocation of suspension, Congress MPs insist protest was for Opposition rights, question Speaker | India News

Congress’ Manickam Tagore on protest NEW DELHI: After the revocation of their suspension on Tuesday, Congress MPs insisted that their “dignified” protest was for the demand that leader of opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members be given the right to speak in Parliament.Congress MP Manickam Tagore said, “Parliamentary traditions and rules must apply…

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Overzealous Investigation: Overzealous probe as fatal to prosecution as tardy ones: SC | India News

New Delhi: It was a “sham and premeditated probe” and “a farce prosecution” which led to a son and his wife being wrongly convicted and spending eight years in jail for allegedly killing his old parents and now the Supreme Court acquitted them.Referring to various loopholes in the investigation and trial proceedings which left two…

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Mutual fund Industry AUM hits record Rs 82 lakh crore in February, SIP flows stay strong

India’s mutual fund industry assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 82.03 lakh crore in February 2026, registering a 27.1 per cent increase from Rs 64.53 lakh crore a year earlier, according to data released by Franklin Templeton report.The growth was driven largely by sustained inflows into equity-oriented schemes and continued expansion in systematic investment…

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Remove posts linking mantri’s daughter to Epstein in 24 hours: HC | India News

New Delhi: Delhi high court on Tuesday ordered the removal of social media content linking Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri‘s daughter, Himayani Puri, to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours.Justice Mini Pushkarna, in the interim order, noted that Himayani had a “prima facie” case in her favour and “irreparable injury” would be caused…

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Can your UAE employer stop your salary if you are stranded outside the emirates amid Iran vs US-Israel war? Here’s what the law really says

UAE Labour Law: Can Employers Withhold Salary for Stranded Employees Amidst Iran vs US-Israel War? As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Iran vs US-Israel war disrupt travel and leave thousands of expatriates unable to return to the UAE, a pressing question is surfacing across workplaces and WhatsApp groups alike: Can your employer legally…

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Supreme Court Acquits Wrongly Convicted Couple: Overzealous investigation is as fatal as lethargic and tardy: Supreme Court | India News

NEW DELHI: It was a “sham and premeditated probe” and “a farce prosecution” which led to a son and his wife being wrongly convicted and spending eight years in jail for allegedly killing his old parents and now the Supreme Court acquitted them.Referring to various loophole in the investigation and trial proceedings which left two…

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