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India plans 30-day LPG storage buffer after Iran war exposes Hormuz supply risk

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is preparing to invest about Rs 5,000 crore to almost double its LPG storage capacity to 340 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) from around 200 TMT, according to three OMC executives. Similar expansion plans by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) are still being worked out. State-run...

Xi touts China Communist Party’s global influence in speech marking 105th anniversary

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on July 1, 2026, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. Eunice Yoon | CNBC BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday emphasized the global influence of the ruling Communist Party of China as he marked...

ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge russia into a summer fuel crisis

‘Long queues at petrol stations’: How Ukraine’s drone strikes are hitting Russia’s fuel supply

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Signs reading in Russian “We are sorry, the equipment is temporarily out of service” are seen on gas pump nozzles at a Gazprom Neft gas station in Moscow (AP photo) Russia is facing an unprecedented fuel shortage after months of Ukrainian drone strikes damaged oil refineries and disrupted supplies, leading to fuel rationing, long queues...

sit probing ram temple donation case gets 15 day

Ram Mandir donation case: SIT gets 15-day extension for comprehensive inquiry | India News

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

NEW DELHI: The special investigation team probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was granted a 15-day extension on Wednesday to expand the scope of the investigation and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into all aspects of the case.The SIT will continue its investigation with the aim of taking the case...

ITR filing: How to claim HRA exemption when filing income tax return – top points to keep in mind

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Taxpayers should retain rent receipts, lease agreements, proof of rent payments, and other supporting documents. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: If you opt for the old income tax regime while filing your tax return, chances are that you avail the benefit of House Rent Allowance (HRA). This is a popular exemption available for taxpayers,...

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KKR, SK Inc launch Korea’s large renewable energy venture amid AI, chip boom

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

AI data center solutions at the SK Telecom Co. booth in the World IT Show in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. private equity giant KKR will take management control of a new $1.3 billion renewable energy platform in South Korea, deepening its bet on...

Nayara Petrol Price: Nayara Energy cuts petrol price by Rs 5 per litre, diesel rates slashed by Rs 3; first fuel price reduction in over 2 years

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Nayara Energy cuts fuel and diesel prices NEW DELHI: Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, on Wednesday announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices. Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, becoming the first fuel retailer in more...

Messaging platforms will be held responsible if new features create room for fraud: Govt | India News

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

NEW DELHI : With India’s public services, examinations and welfare systems moving deeper into digital platforms, the Centre has said cybersecurity is now among its “highest priority” areas, even as officials cautioned that no digital system can be declared permanently secure.The word of caution comes against the backdrop of recent cyber concerns around public digital...

Oil prices rise as Iran-US talks hit roadblock, supply fears return

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.84 a barrel. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as stalled talks between Iran and the US over a final agreement to end their conflict renewed concerns over crude supplies...

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Employers who laid off workers for AI are reversing their decisions

TazaPulseJuly 1, 2026

A mechanical hand is on display at the Robot Mall, world’s first embodied intelligent robot 4S store, on August 13, 2025 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Companies are rapidly changing their minds that artificial intelligence can “do it all” by rehiring employees to propel their businesses forward, as investors...