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Fuel saving mission: policy moves could help India reduce oil dependence

Prime Minister Modi has called upon Indians to reduce transport fuel use, a necessity in the face of today’s oil shock. India’s diesel overuse and the futility of price pegs must be openly acknowledged—and policies framed to hasten a shift away from imported crude oil.

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JPMorgan and the delicate art of paying off employees

A staffer raises an embarrassing claim. An investigation follows. Deciding what to do next—and whether to offer a payout—gets complicated for employers.

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How CEA, Section 80C tuition fees deduction gives tax benefit of upto ₹4.38 lakh

Children Educational Allowance helps employees cover educational expenses for their children under the old tax regime. Here's a look at the eligibility and non-eligibility of tuition fees deduction under Section 80C.

3 min read11 May 2026

Apple finally secures iPhone-to-Android chats with encrypted texts in iOS 26.5

Apple and Google have announced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages between iPhones and Android device with the new iOS 26.5 update

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Tech Employees Urge Govt To Issue WFH Advisory For IT Sector After PM's Appeal

IT employees’ union NITES has urged the Centre to issue a formal advisory for mandatory Work From Home in the IT and ITES sector, wherever operationally feasible. The demand comes in direct support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for fuel conservation amid rising global energy crisis and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. NITES highlighted that the Indian IT industry successfully operated remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic without losing productivity, proving large-scale WFH is viable. With India’s crude oil imports already down and fuel prices under pressure, the union argues WFH can significantly reduce unnecessary travel and help save foreign exchange.

11 May 2026

War makes rich Indians ditch Europe, go for luxury local travel

On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid foreign travel in light of the West Asia crisis. However, affluent Indians have already been redirecting travel plans to domestic destinations as the war hits airfares and the geopolitical uncertainty persists.

7 min read06:00 AM IST

Oil prices rise amid fragile ceasefire, supply worries

Crude prices rose as US-Iran ceasefire strains revived supply concerns, even as Washington moved to release oil from reserves. India braces for impact amid mounting OMC losses.

2 min read07:37 AM IST

Suvendu Adhikari: 6 major challenges for West Bengal's 1st BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's new Chief Minister, faces significant challenges, including managing ₹41,000 crore in Dearness Allowance arrears.

4 min read11 May 2026
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