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Petrol, diesel prices today, April 14
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

Petrol, diesel prices today, April 14: Check prices in top metros Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and more

Across major cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, petrol prices are still above Rs 100 per litre, while diesel continues to be below Rs 100

LPG, CNG, PNG prices today: Check rates across major cities
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

LPG, CNG, PNG prices today, April 14: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, other major cities

LPG, CNG, PNG prices on April 14: The government has advised the auto industry to use cleaner fuels, such as electric furnaces and PNG, wherever available.

Each unit reportedly needs just 100 ml of distilled water or RO water and consumes 1 kWh of electricity to run for up to six hours of cooking.
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

A ₹1,50,000 stove that runs on water: India’s new bet on hydrogen cooking

The stove is said to run entirely on green hydrogen and comes with two burners. Unlike conventional systems, it includes a small internal electrolyser unit that converts water into hydrogen gas, which is then used as fuel.

April 19 or 20: Here is the correct date for Akshaya Tritiya 2026 and why it matters
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: When will it be celebrated, April 19 or April 20? 

Akshay Tritiya is considered an "Abujh Muhurat," a day so inherently auspicious that no separate timing needs to be consulted for weddings, housewarmings, new business launches and more

Baisakhi is also a harvest festival, especially in Punjab, where farmers celebrate the ripening of rabi crops and the promise of prosperity.
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

Happy Baisakhi 2026: 50+ WhatsApp wishes to share with your friends and family

The day holds deep religious significance for Sikhs as it marks the formation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, a moment that shaped Sikh identity and values of equality, courage and service.

Despite enduring caste-based discrimination in his early years, he rose to become one of India’s most influential thinkers, legal minds, and social reformers. 
Updated : Apr 14, 2026

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Date, history, significance; what's open and closed on April 14

Ambedkar Jayanti is observed not just to mark his birth anniversary, but also to reaffirm the ideals of social justice, education, and equal opportunity that he consistently championed throughout his life. 

The court was hearing petitions challenging the deletion of names from the voter list, with data showing that 90.66 lakh voters were removed during the revision exercise.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Supreme Court refuses relief to deleted voters in Bengal ahead of April 23 Polls

While declining immediate blanket relief, the bench clarified that those whose names are restored after adjudication would still be eligible to vote.

Noida witnessed violent protests on Monday morning as factory workers blocked roads and torched vehicles.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Protest over salary hike: Minimum wage in Noida is the lowest in NCR

At Rs 11,313 per month for unskilled workers, the minimum wage in Noida is 25.67% less than neighbouring Gurugram.

Vijay is the biggest campaign face of his party, which is contesting elections for the first time.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

From massive roadshows to last minute cancellations, Vijay’s campaign sees uneven momentum ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

Since the election dates were announced on March 15, Vijay has cancelled many campaign events even after getting permission from the Election Commission.

While LPG continues to dominate, alternatives like electric and hydrogen cooking are slowly gaining attention.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

LPG , Induction or Hydrogen: What should you choose to spend less every month 

The focus is no longer just on convenience, but on finding the most cost effective option.

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

'Stringent action will be taken against...': Tata Sons chairman on TCS Nashik case; COO to lead probe

"This incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Action has already been initiated against the accused employees, and the company is extending its full cooperation to the ongoing investigations," says N Chandrasekaran

Iran offers help to India as Hormuz tensions rise, denies toll on tankers
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

'Iran ready to assist India for passage through Hormuz': Iranian envoy ahead of US naval blockade

The Iranian envoy said Tehran remains in close contact with New Delhi on the movement of Indian ships and wants to facilitate their passage

Once fully operational, Delhi–Dehradun Expressway is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6–7 hours to about three hours
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

BT Explainer: Delhi–Dehradun Expressway — route, travel time, cost and key features

Built at an estimated cost of around ₹12,000 crore, the 210-km-long expressway is a 6-lane, access-controlled corridor designed for speeds of up to 120 km/h

 Even Vande Bharat has not been able to attain its maximum 160 kmph speed since its operations in 2019.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

No rail tracks to run 200 kmph trains in India

The Railway Board has approved the production of two trainsets with a max operating speed of 200 kmph, but the Indian Railway tracks can support a maximum speed of 130 kmph

How many Indian oil tankers are stranded as US blockade in Hormuz nears?
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Hours ahead of US blockade of Strait of Hormuz; how many Indian oil tankers are stuck in the strait?

Green Asha crossed Hormuz on 5th April and has already reached JNPT Mumbai

Nepal's newly appointed PM Balendra Shah and his newly sworn-in cabinet of ministers. (Reuters)
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

'Young, globally educated': RPG Group's Harsh Goenka praises Nepal's new cabinet

Many ministers in Nepal's new cabinet are in their 30s and 40s, with several holding advanced degrees from international institutions

Meanwhile, several global airlines have cancelled flights to Dubai until at least May 31, highlighting the broader impact of the restrictions on international aviation.
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Dubai caps flights till May 31, puts Indian airlines under severe revenue stress: Report

Indian airlines are already grappling with higher fuel costs and longer flight durations to Western destinations due to restrictions on using Pakistani airspace, adding to operational strain. 

Home Minister Amit Shah in West Bengal
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

'Stay at home on poll day or…': Amit Shah warns 'TMC goons' in Bengal

Amit Shah accused the state government of not providing land to the Border Security Force for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, saying a BJP government would do so within 45 days of coming to power

The six demands driving Noida's factory worker protests
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Noida workers protest: Six demands behind escalating labour unrest

Noida wage rage: Behind the torched vehicles, stone-pelting and tear gas in Phase-2 and Sector 60 lies a set of concrete, long-pending demands that workers say have been ignored for too long

ISI accessed live CCTV feeds near Indian bases using Chinese tech
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Pakistan used Chinese CCTV to spy on Indian military sites: Report

The ISI accessed live visual feeds for nearly three months from key defence sites and central armed police forces (CAPFs) installations across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir

The situation is particularly tense in Phase 2 and the Hosiery Complex area, where protests over wage demands turned violent, leading to vandalism, arson and road blockades. 
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Salary protests turn violent: Noida, Faridabad hotspots see arson, road blockades. Avoid these areas

The worst-hit areas in Noida include Chilla Border and Noida Link Road, where movement towards Delhi has been severely affected, forcing diversions via alternate routes.