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Trump administration’s new fee proposal could make US green card costlier. How can it impact Indians?

Trump administration’s new fee proposal could make US green card costlier. How can it impact Indians?

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The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to significantly increase the cost of filing a form required for immigrants to apply to become naturalised US citizens. If the rule takes effect, it could potentially make green cards costlier — an impact that would also be felt by Indians in the States. The DHS proposal notes that the new rule would not take effect for at least 60 days after it is posted, as it must first go through a public comment period. (Representative File Image) According to the rule proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, the cost of filing Form N-400 (application for naturalisation) by paper would increase from $760 to $1,330 — a 75 per cent surge. Meanwhile, the cost of filing the form online would increase from $710 to $1,280 — an 80 per cent surge. The form for naturalisation for those with a household income below 400 per cent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines remains at $380, with no change proposed. The reduced-fee option form is only available for paper …

LPG price hike: Domestic cylinder becomes costlier by Rs 29

LPG price hike: Domestic cylinder becomes costlier by Rs 29

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Domestic LPG prices have been increased by Rs 29 per cylinder. The revised price comes into effect from Sunday, June 7. Following the latest LPG price hike, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to Rs 942 from Rs 913. The latest increase comes after oil companies raised LPG prices by Rs 60 per cylinder on March 7, following disruptions in global energy markets linked to the conflict in West Asia. Meanwhile, on Thursday, addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that the government has taken several steps to ensure adequate LPG availability, including increasing domestic production and securing imports. “As far as the under recovery on LPG domestic cooking cylinder is concerned, it is still in the range of almost 700 rupees,” Sharma said while responding to media queries. Sharma attributed the recent moderation in LPG demand to multiple factors, including lower consumption by commercial and industrial users, improved booking cycles and technology-led delivery authentication. “There has been a …

IndiGo announces hike in fuel charges, airfare to get costlier| India News

IndiGo announces hike in fuel charges, airfare to get costlier| India News

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Airline carrier IndiGo has announced a hike in the airfare prices after the government raised the prices on aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The revised fuel charges varied as per the distance, the lowest being ₹275 for less than 500 kilometres to ₹950 for above 2,000 kilometres. IndiGo has announced a hike in fuel charges. (Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times/ Representational) While the fuel charges range between ₹275 to 950 for domestic flights, it vary from ₹900 to ₹10,000 for international flights. The highest change in fuel price was for destinations in UK and Europe, except for Greece and Turkey, with fresh cost being ₹10,000. IndiGo said that the new fare will be applicable on bookings made after 1 am on Thursday. The move comes after the petroleum ministry said the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were hiked by 25% on Wednesday. “IndiGo has also re-calibrated its domestic Fuel Charge to vary by different travel distances. All domestic bookings made from 0001 hrs on 02 April 2026 will include the following revised fuel charges per sector,” IndiGo …

Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady

Premium fuels get costlier; regular petrol and diesel prices steady

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State-run oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the prices of premium fuels in the national capital, even as regular petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged across major cities, reported news agency IANS. XP100 Petrol Price Jumps to Rs 160 Per Litre IOC has raised the price of its high-octane XP100 petrol to Rs 160 per litre in Delhi, up from Rs 149 earlier. This premium fuel is typically used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to improve engine efficiency and performance, reported IANS. The price revision reflects rising input costs and global crude oil trends, which have been volatile in recent weeks. Premium Diesel Also Sees Price Hike Along with petrol, the price of Xtra Green diesel – IOC’s premium diesel offering – has also been increased. It now costs Rs 92.99 per litre in Delhi, compared to Rs 91.49 previously, reported IANS. Premium fuels are generally less regulated and are more sensitive to fluctuations in global oil prices, unlike regular petrol and diesel. Regular Petrol and Diesel Prices Stay Stable Despite …

Union Budget 2026: What’s getting costlier, what’s getting cheaper for you

Union Budget 2026: What’s getting costlier, what’s getting cheaper for you

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With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget, several changes will directly impact household expenses and consumer choices. Follow the live updates of Union Budget 2026 with real-time coverage of major announcements, tax reforms, economic priorities and policy decisions Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper Overseas tour packages as TCS has been reduced from 5–20 per cent to 2 per cent Foreign education costs with lower TDS under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) Alcoholic liquor scrap and select minerals following a duty cut from 5 per cent to 2 per cent Shoe upper exports with duty-free imports permitted Energy transition equipment with exemption from basic customs duty (BCD) Solar glass manufacturing inputs with BCD exemption Capital goods used for critical mineral production with BCD exemption Components and parts for civilian aircraft manufacturing exempted from BCD Microwave ovens with full BCD exemption Personal-use imports as BCD is reduced from 20 per cent to 10 per cent Drugs used for rare diseases and cancer with BCD exemption Fish caught by Indian fishermen in Indian …

Train travel gets costlier from today: 10 things to know about Indian Railways fare hike | India News

Train travel gets costlier from today: 10 things to know about Indian Railways fare hike | India News

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Indian Railways fare hike: Indian Railways’ (IR) revised fare structure comes into effect from today, marking the second fare hike in less than six months. On Thursday, the Ministry of Railways clarified that passengers who have already booked their train tickets will not have to pay any additional amount on or after December 26. Speaking to Indianexpress.com, Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (I&P), Railway Board has confirmed the development. “New fare structure will be applicable on ticket issue on or after that date (December 26, 2025),” he said. Train fare increase: 10 things to know about Indian Railways fare hike Let’s take a detailed look at the new passenger fare structure of Indian Railways, as train travel remains the most affordable option compared to road and air journeys. Indian Railways fare chart 2025 Under the revised train fares, the passengers travelling up to 500 km in non-AC coaches will have to pay an additional Rs 10. The national transporter has increased fares for Mail and Express trains in non-AC coaches by 2 paise per km, while …

Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati explain why it’s costlier to have 8 hour workday like Deepika Padukone wants

Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati explain why it’s costlier to have 8 hour workday like Deepika Padukone wants

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Updated on: Dec 02, 2025 07:57 pm IST Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati and Archana Kalapathi weighed in on how feasible it is to have an 8-hour work day like Deepika Padukone wants. Since Deepika Padukone’s exit from the Telugu films Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD over a reported demand for an 8-hour workday, conversations in the film industry have all been about whether it’s even feasible. Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan and The GOAT producer Archana Kalapathi spoke to THR India about the same and said this. (Also Read: Keerthy Suresh explains in detail a day in the life of an actor, why Deepika Padukone’s 8 hour shift demand is ideal) Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati recently produced the Tamil film Kaantha together. Rana Daggubati calls working in cinema a lifestyle, not a job When Rana was asked about the conversation surrounding structured working hours, he first laughed. Then he explained in detail why he doesn’t believe it’s possible, adding, “This is not a job, it’s a lifestyle. You either choose to be in it or …

Delhi electricity bills may get costlier by 7-10% in May-June period – Here’s why

Delhi electricity bills may get costlier by 7-10% in May-June period – Here’s why

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The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has allowed the three main discoms—BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL—to recover the PPAC for the third quarter of 2024-25. The move has faced criticism from the United Residents of Delhi (URD). New Delhi: With temperatures rising, Delhites may feel even more heat with electricity bills in the national capital expected to rise by 7-10% during the May-June period following a revision in the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) charged by the city’s power distribution companies (discoms). The PPAC reflects the increase in fuel costs, mainly coal and gas, incurred by power generation companies. Discoms recover this additional cost from consumers as a percentage of the fixed charge and the energy charge based on consumption, news agency PTI reported. Earlier this month, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) issued separate orders allowing the three main discoms in the capital to recover PPAC for the third quarter of 2024-25 during the current billing cycle. The approved PPAC rates are 7.25 per cent for BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), 8.11 per cent for …

Luxury EVs set to become costlier in Maharashtra after state’s tax hike

Luxury EVs set to become costlier in Maharashtra after state’s tax hike

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Premium electric vehicles (EVs) are set to become more expensive in Maharashtra after the state’s government announced its decision to levy 6% as a motor vehicle tax. However, it can also potentially hurt EV sales. For instance, when Telangana did something similar, EV penetration halved.(Representational Image/Unsplash) This was part of the state budget proposals for the financial year 2025-26 for EVs priced over ₹30 lakh. Also Read: Indian-origin Amazon VP who oversaw flagship AI product steps down: Report Currently, Maharashtra does not levy any motor vehicle tax on EVs. The government has also raised the motor vehicle tax by 1 percentage point on individual-owned non-transport four-wheeler CNG and LPG vehicles. Currently, such vehicles attract a 7-9% tax depending on the type and price. Also Read: Elon Musk loses $29 billion in a day as Tesla shares take a hit The tax increase will increase the state government’s revenue by ₹320 crore in the next fiscal year, according to an Economic Times report. However, it can also potentially hurt EV sales. For instance, when Telangana took …

Budget 2025: What’s cheaper and what’s costlier?

Budget 2025: What’s cheaper and what’s costlier?

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2025. While presenting the Budget, FM Sitharaman announced policies that will affect the prices of different articles for the common man. Sitharaman presented her eighth Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Following this, several items have become cheaper and costlier for consumers. Here is the full list of items that will get cheaper and costlier: What gets cheaper: – Import of drugs and medicines: 36 life-saving drugs for Cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases to be fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty (BCD). – BCD reduction to 5 per cent for open cells, other components of Electronic Goods. – Raw materials for manufacturing ships for another 10 years. – Cobalt products such as powder and waste, the scrap of the lithium-ion battery, Lead, Zinc and 12 more critical minerals. – Electronic Goods: Open Cells – 35 additional capital goods for EV battery manufacturing, and 28 additional capital goods for mobile phone battery manufacturing to be added to the list of exempted capital …