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Govt to raise export duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel and aviation fuel from May 16 onwards

Govt to raise export duty on petrol, cuts levy on diesel and aviation fuel from May 16 onwards

India raised its export duty on petrol and cut levies on diesel and aviation fuel on Friday, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. This notification from the government comes within a day of raising retail fuel prices for the first time since the war between the US, Israel and Iran broke out in February. Citing the government notification, news agency PTI reported that the duty on exports of petrol has been raised to ₹3 per litre while that on diesel has been raised to Rs. 16.5 per litre (ANI/Representational) Citing the government notification, news agency PTI reported that the duty on exports of petrol has been raised to ₹3 per litre, a first since the Iran war started. Meanwhile, the duty on export of diesel has been reduced to ₹16.5 per litre, from ₹23 per litre, and aviation turbine fuel to ₹16 per litre from ₹33 per litre. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information …

Dan Levy looks devastated when asked about Schitt’s Creek sequel after Catherine O’Hara’s death; internet understands it

Dan Levy looks devastated when asked about Schitt’s Creek sequel after Catherine O’Hara’s death; internet understands it

On a recent episode of CBS’s show Sunday Morning, Dan Levy revisited the possibility of a Schitt’s Creek sequel. At one point in the interview, he burst into tears as he imagined the possibility of making it without Catherine O’Hara. He said that it was something he thought of at one time, but he doesn’t think it can be made now. Dan Levy is the creator of Schitt’s Creek, which starred him along with Catherine O’Hara. Dan Levy bursts into tears over Catherine O’Hara The interviewer asked Dan, “Fans all the time ask if there’s any chance you think there’ll ever be a sequel.” He replied, “No, not now. No. You can’t,” already looking emotional. When he was asked, “You think there might have been otherwise?” he burst into tears while saying, “Yeah, I was thinking about it. Yeah. It’s tough. I didn’t think that I would…I didn’t think that I’d have quite an emotional reaction.” When the interviewer pressed on and asked him what he was feeling, he replied, “Just a lot of memories. …

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14

An IndiGo Airlines aircraft flies low as it prepares to land in Mumbai, India, October 22, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters IndiGo will start levying fuel charges ranging from ₹425 to ₹2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14 amid the steep surge in jet fuel prices due to the West Asia crisis. The decision will affect the airfares and comes three days after Air India Group announced the introduction of such charges. For domestic flights and those within the Indian subcontinent, the fuel charge will be ₹425, while for Middle East services it will be ₹900, the airline said in a statement on Friday (March 13, 2026). Iran-Israel war LIVE The fuel charge will be ₹1,800 for South East Asia, China, and Africa flights, and ₹2,300 for Europe flights. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for nearly 40% of an airline’s operational costs. For each domestic flight, the fuel surcharge announced by IndiGo is higher compared to the ₹399 being levied by Air India and Air India Express. Akasa Air and SpiceJet have …

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo will start levying fuel charges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14 amid the steep surge in jet fuel prices due to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran. The move will increase the airfares. For domestic flights and those within the Indian subcontinent, the fuel charge will be Rs 425, while it will be Rs 900 for the Middle East services, the airline said in a statement on Friday. The fuel charge will be Rs 1,800 for South East Asia and China, Africa and West Asia flights, and Rs 2,300 for Europe flights. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for nearly 40 per cent of an airline`s operational costs. While announcing the introduction of the fuel charge, the airline said the measure has been taken due to the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East. “While offsetting the entire impact of this fuel price surge requires a very substantial adjustment to fares, IndiGo has introduced a …

Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights | Business News

Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights | Business News

3 min readMar 10, 2026 11:40 PM IST With the conflict in West Asia leading to a surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, Tata group airlines Air India and Air India Express have decided to levy a fuel surcharge on domestic flights, and flights to neighbouring countries and West Asia. Additionally, Air India, which already has a fuel surcharge on many of its international routes, will be increasing the levy on such flights. The new surcharges will have a phased rollout. For domestic flights and flights to and from SAARC countries, the airlines will charge Rs 399 per ticket as fuel surcharge for bookings made after March 11. For flights to and from West Asia, the fuel surcharge will be $10. For Air India’s flights to Southeast Asia and Africa, the existing surcharge will go up by 50% each to $60 and $90, respectively. The second phase–bookings made from March 18–will cover Air India’s flights to Europe, North America, and Australia. The surcharge for flights to Europe will go up by 25% to $125, …

India now faces lower tariff rate of 10 per cent as Trump announces temporary levy | Business News

India now faces lower tariff rate of 10 per cent as Trump announces temporary levy | Business News

Hours after the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs, President Donald Trump announced a blanket 10 per cent levy for 150 days on goods imported into the US from around the world. This means that India now faces a tariff rate of 10 per cent, down from 18 per cent. In a proclamation titled ‘Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems’, Trump said he is imposing, for a period of 150 days, a “temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem” on articles imported into the US, effective February 24. This 10 per cent rate will be applicable to goods from across the world, including India. The White House said Trump is invoking his authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which “empowers the President to address certain fundamental international payment problems through surcharges and other special import restrictions”. The proclamation imposes, for a period of 150 days, a 10 per cent ad valorem import duty on articles imported into the US. The fact sheet …

Catherine O’Hara Passes Away: Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy Share Heartfelt Tributes

Catherine O’Hara Passes Away: Home Alone’s Macaulay Culkin, Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy Share Heartfelt Tributes

Catherine O’Hara is no more. The popular Hollywood actress known for her roles in Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio, alongside many others, was said to have rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in “serious” condition as per Page Six, where she later passed away on January 30. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to her Brentwood home at 4:48 a.m. on Friday morning.  All we know about the passing of Catherine O’Hara Catherine O’Hara’s management label, Creative Artists Agency, shared that her passing came about “following a brief illness,” but did not go into the details. It is known that the legendary star suffered from Situs inversus, a rare condition that placed her heart towards the right side of her body as opposed to the usual left inclination. Following her demise, past co-stars and industry mates took to social media to express their sorrow and remember her legacy. Tributes for Catherine O’Hara Macaulay Culkin, who played her son, Kevin, in the Home Alone films, wrote alongside a …

Catherine O’Hara dies at 71: Onscreen sons Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone and Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek pay tribute

Catherine O’Hara dies at 71: Onscreen sons Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone and Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek pay tribute

Catherine O’Hara, one of the most legendary actors of Hollywood, passed away at the age of 71 on January 30, leaving her millions of fans heartbroken. With her impeccable performances over the years, Catherine not only tugged at our heartstrings but also tickled our funny bone several times. She was a gem, not only onscreen but also off-camera. As she returns to her heavenly abode, Catherine’s onscreen sons Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone (1990) and Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek remember the late actor. Catherine O’Hara with Macaulay Culkin and Dan Levy In 1990, Macaulay Culkin and his onscreen mother Catherine O’Hara created magic onscreen in the Christmas comedy film Home Alone. Two years later they reunited for the sequel, titled Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Paying a heartwrenching tribute to Catherine, along with beautiful photos of the two showing their bond over the years, Macaulay shared, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had …

Catherine O’Hara’s co-stars pay emotional tributes after her death: From Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy to Pedro Pascal

Catherine O’Hara’s co-stars pay emotional tributes after her death: From Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy to Pedro Pascal

Catherine O’Hara’s death at 71 has sparked an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends across decades. The beloved actor, celebrated for her razor-sharp comic brilliance in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuice and more, died Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Catherine O’Hara has died at 71. (REUTERS) Tributes from co-stars Macaulay Culkin, who played her son in the popular Home Alone movies, shared a picture from the movies and another from a recent Walk of Fame star ceremony for her. He wrote, “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you. I’ll see you later.” Dan Levy, who played her son on Schitt’s Creek, wrote, “What a gift to have gotten to dance in the warm glow of Catherine O’Hara’s brilliance for all those years. Having spent over fifty years collaborating with my Dad, Catherine was extended family before she ever played my family. It’s hard to imagine …

Stranger Things 5’s ‘masterpiece’ 2-hour finale to reveal more about Vecna’s past, says producer Shawn Levy

Stranger Things 5’s ‘masterpiece’ 2-hour finale to reveal more about Vecna’s past, says producer Shawn Levy

Updated on: Dec 31, 2025 07:50 pm IST The highly anticipated sci-fi series Stranger Things 5 is set to bring big answers and strong emotions for fans worldwide during the New Year. The highly anticipated sci-fi series Stranger Things 5 is set to deliver big answers and strong emotions for fans worldwide. As the finale episode approaches, the makers have shared new details about what fans can expect from the last chapter of the popular series. (Also Read: Elon Musk says Will Byers’ coming out scene in Stranger Things 5 was ‘forced on audiences’; fans defend Netflix show) Will Byers and Vecna in Season 5 of the Netflix series Stranger Things. Stranger Things 5 finale to explore Vecna’s past Executive producer and director Shawn Levy, speaking to PEOPLE, shared that fans may learn more about Vecna and his past, and the final episode will offer a deeper look into Henry Creel’s full journey. Levy also added that viewers will finally get clear “outcomes” after following the story for many years. “You will get an even …