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Fuel prices were unchanged today on Monday, 15 June. The last fuel price hike was on Monday, 25 May, when oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked both petrol and diesel prices by more than ₹2.50/litre.Petrol, diesel prices on June 15.Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across India on June 15, as state-owned oil marketing companies continued to hold fuel rates steady. While domestic fuel prices have not seen any revisions today, global crude oil markets remain volatile amid ongoing tensions in the West Asia crisis, keeping investors and policymakers on alert.Fuel prices were raised in MayPetrol and diesel prices were last revised in May 2026, when rates were increased by ₹3 per litre. Since then, oil marketing companies have been conducting regular price reviews but have opted to maintain current rates. The decision to keep prices unchanged has provided some relief to consumers despite fluctuations in international crude oil prices.Consumers can check the latest petrol and diesel prices in their respective cities through the table below.CityPetrol ( ₹/litre)Diesel ( ₹/litre)Delhi ₹102.12 ₹95.20Mumbai ₹111.21 ₹97.83Kolkata ₹113.47 ₹99.82Chennai ₹107.88 ₹99.65Lucknow ₹101.86 ₹95.36Noida ₹102.12 ₹95.56What determines petrol and diesel prices in India?The prices motorists pay for petrol and diesel are influenced by a mix of global and domestic factors.The most significant driver is the international price of crude oil, the primary raw material used to produce both fuels. Any movement in global crude prices typically has a direct impact on retail fuel rates in India.Another crucial factor is the rupee–US dollar exchange rate. As India imports the majority of its crude oil requirements, a weaker rupee makes imports more expensive, increasing the overall cost of fuel.Why do fuel prices vary from city to city?Fuel prices differ across cities and states largely because of variations in state-level taxes. While the central government levies excise duty, state governments impose their own value-added tax (VAT), resulting in differing retail prices across the country.In addition, transportation and distribution costs, along with local demand and supply conditions, can influence the final price consumers pay at the pump.Govt bars industries from buying petrol, diesel at pumpsMeanwhile, the Centre barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from purchasing petrol and diesel through retail fuel outlets and directed them to procure supplies from authorised bulk sellers instead.The move followed an order issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Wednesday. Under the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, oil marketing companies and fuel retailers were instructed to restrict bulk fuel purchases at petrol pumps for periods of up to 90 days.The government took the step in response to unusually high demand growth, particularly for diesel, in certain regions. Officials noted that several bulk consumers had shifted their purchases to retail fuel stations to take advantage of price differences, putting additional pressure on supplies at petrol pumps.About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also
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Fuel prices were unchanged today on Friday, 5 June. The last fuel price hike was on Monday, 25 May, when oil marketing companies (OMCs) hiked both petrol and diesel prices by more than ₹2.50 per litre.Fuel prices remained steady today on Friday, 5 June. OMCs last hiked prices on 25 May, when both petrol and diesel cost rose over ₹2.50/litre. (ANI / File photo )Petrol and diesel prices today: Fuel prices were steady on Friday, 5 June, following the last price hikes on Monday, 25 May, when oil marketing companies (OMCs) increased the cost of both petrol and diesel by more than ₹2.50 per litre. Notably, the cumulative price hikes since 15 May have increased fuel costs of close to ₹7.5 per litre.Fuel prices in India are at their highest levels since May 2022 after remaining largely frozen for more than two years, barring a ₹2-per-litre cut in March 2024.West Asia war impacts fuel prices in IndiaThis is because the last increase was the fourth such move in less than two weeks, on the back of a delayed pass-through amid soaring global crude oil prices due to the war in West Asia.The war in West Asia disrupted global energy supplies, including those to India. India's 40% of crude imports, 65% of natural gas and 90% of LPG supplies, which came from countries in the Gulf region, were disrupted due to the three-month-long conflict.Change in petrol and diesel pricesPetrol prices rose by ₹2.61/litre and diesel by ₹2.71/litre on 25 May in their fourth such increase.In Delhi, petrol prices rose to ₹102.12/litre from ₹99.51/litre, while diesel climbed to ₹95.20/litre from ₹92.49/litre.Check full city-wise petrol and diesel price listCheck full list of petrol and diesel prices in major Indian cities today, on 5 June (Friday) here below:CityPetrol PriceDiesel PriceNew Delhi ₹102.12 ₹95.20Kolkata ₹113.51 ₹99.82Mumbai ₹111.21 ₹97.83Chennai ₹107.87 ₹99.65Gurugram ₹102.62 ₹95.30Noida ₹101.96 ₹95.44Bengaluru ₹110.89 ₹98.80Bhubaneswar ₹108.97 ₹100.68Chandigarh ₹101.51 ₹89.47Hyderabad ₹115.69 ₹103.82Jaipur ₹112.66 ₹97.78Lucknow ₹101.89 ₹95.36Patna ₹114.24 ₹100.20Thiruvananthapuram ₹115.49 ₹104.40US-Iran peace deal uncertain, experts flag oil supply concernsIn the global markets, oil prices have seen little fluctuation amid concerns over uncertainty that the United States and Iran will reach a peace deal soon, even as the Israel and Lebanon ceasefire proposal failed, Reuters reported today.Following sharp declines in the previous session, down 2.84%, Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.22%, to $95.24 a barrel by 0003 GMT, the report added.Further, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was at $92.94 a barrel, down 10 cents, or 0.11%, following a 3.1% loss on Thursday.Both contracts are set to post their first weekly gain in three weeks, with WTI up more than 6%, after fighting flared up in the Middle East and as the Strait of Hormuz remains a slow passage. The vital waterway transports around a fifth of the world's oil supplies. The report added that analysts have flagged falling oil inventories noting that global oil prices could see a spike in the third quarter.Meanwhile, OPEC is sticking to its oil demand growth forecast of 1.2 million barrels per day for this year, Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said yesterday, despite the war in West Asia and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.(With inputs from Reuters)Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.About the AuthorJocelyn FernandesJocelyn Fernandes is a journalist and editor with nearly 13 years of experience covering the business, corporate, economy and markets beats in news. As chief content producer for around three years at Livemint (Hindustan Times), Jocelyn publishes breaking stories, explainers, features and live blogs on a range of business and economy topic
On 28 May, celebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91. He breathed his last at his home, Bashir Manzil, in Bhopal, after prolonged illness and dementia.He was known for his melancholic love poems. Here are the 20 most popular Bashir Badr sher with their English meanings.Bashir Badr sherAjieeb shakhs hai naraaz ho ke hansta haiMain chahta hun khafa ho to vo khafa hi lage(Strange is this person, smiles when displeasedI wish that when angry, the anger should show)Aankhon mein raha dil mein utar kar nahin dekhaKashti ke musafir ne samundar nahin dekha(You lived in my eyes, never descended to my heartThe sailor of the boat never visited the sea)Aashiqi mein bahut zaruri haiBewafai kabhi kabhi karna(In love, it is sometimes necessary to practice a little faithlessness)Dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaish raheJab kabhi ham dost ho jayen to sharminda na hon(Fight your enemies hard, but leave this door open that,If we ever become friends, neither of us feels ashamed)Gharon pe naam the namon ke saath ohde theBahut talaash kiya koi aadmi na mila(houses had names, names had titles I searched for long,But found no human being)Isi shahar mein kai saal se mere kuchh qaribi aziiz hainUnhen meri koi khabar nahin mujhe un ka koi pata nahin(In this very city, for many years, I have had some dear onesThey have no news of me, I have no address of theirs)Ji bahut chahta hai sach bolenKya karen hausla nahin hota(The heart desires greatly to speak the truthWhat can one do, the courage is simply not there)Kabhi kabhi to chhalak padti hain yunhi aankhenUdaas hone ka koi sabab nahin hota(Sometimes the eyes just brim over, just like thatYou don’t need a reason to be sad)Khuda aise ehsaas ka naam hairahe saamne aur dikhai na de(God is the name of a feeling like thisPresent right before you, yet nowhere to be seen)Koi haath bhi na milaega jo gale miloge tapaak seYe nae mizaaj ka shahr hai zara faasle se mila karo(No one will shake your hand if you embrace too eagerlyThis is a city of new temperaments, meet people with some distance)Kuchh to majburiyaan rahi hongiYun koi bewafa nahin hota(There must have been some compulsions after allNo one becomes faithless without a reason)Log toot jaate hain ek ghar banaane meinTum taras nahin khaate bastiyan jalaane mein(People break themselves to build just one homeAnd, you feel no pity burning down entire settlements)Mohabbaton mein dikhaave ki dosti na milaAgar gale nahin milta to haath bhi na mila(in love, give me no friendship of pretenseIf you don’t want a hug, do not even offer your hand)Mujh se kya baat likhani hai ki ab mere liyeKabhi sone kabhi chandi ke qalam aate hain(What is it that they want me to write nowSometimes, pens of gold, sometimes pens of silver arrive for me)Mujhe gilaas bade de sharaab kam kar deYahan libaas ki qimat hai aadmi ki nahin(Give me a larger glass, pour me less wineIn this world, the price of clothing matters, not the man)Musafir hain ham bhi musafir ho tum bhiKisi mod par phir mulaaqat hogi(I am a traveller, and you are a traveller as wellAt some turn in the road, we shall meet again)Sar jhukaoge to patthar devta ho jaegaItna mat chaho use vo bevafa ho jaega(if you bow your head, the stone will become a godDo not desire someone so much; they’ll cheat on you)Ujaale apni yadon ke hamare saath rehne doNa jaane kis gali mein zindagi ki shaam ho jaaye(Let the light of your memories stay with meWho knows in which lane the evening of life may fall)Us ki aankhon ko ghaur se dekhoMandiron mein charagh jalte hain(Look closely into her eyesThey burn like lamps in temples)Zindagi tune mujhe qabr se kam di hai zameenPaanv phailaun to deewar mein sar lagta hai(Life, you have given me less ground than a graveIf I stretch my legs, my head hits the wall)Source: Rekhta
New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched a probe into FIFA’s ticket pricing and seating practices for the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium. The investigation follows complaints over soaring prices, misleading seat categories, and changes to stadium maps after sales began.FIFA faces intense scrutiny as ticket prices soar ahead of the 2026 World Cup(AFP)New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport on Wednesday (local time) said that they are subpoenaing documents from FIFA over its pricing practices.The development comes ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup matches and the skyrocketing ticket prices at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, CNN reported.This isn't the first time that officials have questioned FIFA over its ticketing prices. Earlier this month, California Governor Rob Bonta also sought information from the tournament organiser to assess whether California law may have been violated during the sales process.California law provides strong protections for consumers, including strict prohibitions on marketing practices that are likely to mislead them. Businesses and organisations also cannot justify misleading practices by pointing to fine print or other terms that a reasonable consumer would not have seen or understood. Recent reports have raised concerns that FIFA sold tickets based on seating categories displayed on stadium maps and later altered those seating categorisations before assigning precise seat locations.New York, New Jersey AGs slam FIFASlamming the tournament organiser, New Jersey AG Davenport said, "Being honest about ticket sales is not complicated," and added, "But FIFA has turned buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet of confusion, fake scarcity, and impossibly high prices.”Her counterpart, AG James, said New Yorkers “deserve a fair shot at affordable tickets” and that “fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchase will be the ones they receive.”FIFA has previously stated that its "pricing strategy spans a broad range of price points and categories, reflecting market demand for each match."Ticket prices, seating to be probedThe issue revolves around prices and seating, with the attorney generals stating that "fans may have been misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing, and FIFA’s public statements and ticket releases may have contributed to soaring prices.”They will examine the tournament organiser's ticketing system and seating maps for MetLife Stadium, renamed New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, which they claim were altered after fans had already purchased tickets. Initially, the venue was divided into four seating categories, from Categories 1 through 4, with lower-numbered categories offering better locations.However, after ticket sales began, FIFA created "new zones" and added a front section in each category. Fans complained that buyers of tickets for seats in the new zones “were excluded from those seats and instead assigned less-desirable seats, including seats far from the field or behind the goals.”According to The New York Times, ticket prices for group matches in the US began at $60 for a few tickets but went up to over $600. Additionally, face-value tickets for the final were as much as $10,990.Fans fume over soaring ticket pricesReports suggest that football fans were already fuming over the high prices, which quickly soared exponentially higher on resale platforms, including up to two million dollars for the final.In response to the outrage, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced last week an initiative to sell tickets for $50 to city residents. The tickets, which were made available through a lottery system, are expected to cover all matches at MetLife Stadium, excluding the final, and will also include round-trip bus transportation to the venue.Mamdani’s initiative is the first and only programme by a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to provide residents with exc
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India govt has dismissed viral claims of an evacuation plan via Fujairah port as false. Meanwhile, Trump has rejected Iran's peace proposal as totally unacceptable, oil prices have surged past 99 dollars a barrel, and 40 nations are meeting to plan a naval mission through the Strait of HormuzOffshore vessel 'MD ZEN 532' at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah(REUTERS)The Indian government has moved to quash circulating claims that it is working with the United Arab Emirates to evacuate Indian nationals through Fujairah port amid the ongoing Iran war, calling the reports entirely without basis.India-UAE Fujairah Evacuation Claim Is False, Says Ministry of External AffairsAmid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising anxiety among Indian nationals in the region, a claim circulating widely online alleged that India was coordinating with the United Arab Emirates to evacuate its citizens through Fujairah port. The Indian government has now formally denied those reports."There is no basis in fact for such a story. There is no evacuation being planned. Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims," the Ministry of External Affairs posted on X on Monday.The clarification comes as the broader Iran war enters a dangerous new phase, with peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran failing to produce an agreement and oil markets reacting sharply to the prospect of renewed conflict.Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal, Calls Terms Totally UnacceptableUS President Donald Trump has rejected Tehran's response to Washington's latest peace proposal, describing Iran's counter-terms in unambiguous language on his Truth Social platform."I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it -- TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" Trump said.Iran had on Sunday responded to the latest US proposal and warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes, nor permit additional foreign warships into the Strait of Hormuz. Trump did not disclose the specific contents of Tehran's counter-proposal but made clear he would not accept them.The breakdown in talks rattled global energy markets almost immediately. International benchmark Brent crude surged 4.65 per cent to 99.95 dollars a barrel during Monday morning trade in Asia. The benchmark US oil contract West Texas Intermediate also climbed by just over 4 per cent to 105.5 dollars a barrel, as investors braced for further disruption to oil supplies through the strait, where Tehran has imposed a partial blockade.Netanyahu Says War Will Not End Until Iran's Nuclear Sites Are DismantledIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose forces launched the war on Iran alongside the United States on 28 February, has added a further condition to any potential end to the conflict, insisting that Iran's nuclear infrastructure must be eliminated before hostilities can cease."It's not over, because there's still nuclear material -- enriched uranium -- that has to be taken out of Iran. There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled," Netanyahu told CBS's 60 Minutes.The statement signals that even if Washington and Tehran were to reach a diplomatic agreement, Israel's involvement introduces an additional layer of conditions that would need to be met before a stable ceasefire could take hold.40 Nations to Outline Military Contributions for Strait of Hormuz MissionMore than 40 nations are meeting on Monday to detail their military contributions to a European-led naval mission designed to escort commercial ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz once a stable ceasefire is in place.The countries are expected to offer demining, escorting and air policing capabilities as part of a defensive operation led by the United Kingdom and France."We are turning diplomatic agreement into practical military plans to restore confidence for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz," s
2 min readNew DelhiMay 11, 2026 11:56 AM IST Gold prices in India are shaped by several key factors like the global market rates, import duties, taxes and shifts in currency exchange rates. (File Photo)Written by Paramita DattaGold Rate Today– The gold price in India today stands at Rs 15,213 per gram for 24 carat gold, Rs 13,945 per gram for 22 carat gold and Rs 11,410 per gram for 18 carat gold, as per Good Returns. The price of 24K gold today, May 11, 2026, in India, stands at Rs 15,213 per gram, reflecting a significant decrease of Rs 22. Similarly, the price of 22K and 18K gold currently stands at Rs 13,945 per gram and Rs 11,410 per gram for 18 carat gold, showing decreases of Rs 20 and Rs 16 respectively. The Gold price is currently seeing only minor price movements across major cities from the past few days. Gold prices in India during mid-March to April 2026 have fluctuated amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which began on February 28, with the US and Israeli military actions against Iran. As a fall out of the war in West Asia, crude oil prices and gold and silver prices have been fluctuating. Purity Grams Today (INR) 24 Carat 10g Rs 1,52,130 22 Carat 10g Rs 1,39,450 18 Carat 10g Rs 1,14,100 Global gold prices were also struggling, heading toward a weekly loss. Rising crude oil prices have pushed up inflation worries, leading many to believe that interest rates could stay elevated for longer than expected, which added further pressure on gold.Story continues below this ad Gold prices in India are shaped by several key factors like the global market rates, import duties, taxes and shifts in currency exchange rates. Together, these elements drive the daily price fluctuations seen across the country. Adding to this, the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil and fuel prices higher, which in turn has also nudged gold and silver prices upward. (Written by Paramita Datta, an intern with The Indian Express)
2 min readNew DelhiMay 8, 2026 10:56 AM IST The result are also available on Digilocker. (Express photo/Representative)TBSE Tripura Board Madhyamik 10th, Higher Secondary 12th Result 2026: The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) is will be declaring its Class 10 and Class 12 result today, on May 8, 2026. Students will be able to check their results on the website of the board at tbresults.tripura.gov.in. To check the results, candidates will need to log in to the board’s website and enter the required personal details. Students should know that the marksheet available on the website is provisional. They will get their actual marksheet from the school once it is issued by the board.The Class 10 exams were conducted from February 26 to March 24,2026. The Class 12 exams were held between February 25 to March 30, 2026. TBSE Class 10, 12 Result: Know how to check it To find the Class 10 and Class 12 result, please follow the steps below and ignore the extra details. Step 1- Log in to the website of tbresults.tripura.gov.in. Step 2- Click on the link of TBSE Class 10 or Class 12 result as required. Step 3- Fill in the necessary details such as roll number, etc. Step 4- Click submit.Story continues below this ad Step 5- The result will be displayed on your screen. Save it for future references. Required details to check on the marksheet: Candidates are advised to check the following details on their Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet: i) Details of the candidate ii) Roll number iii) Stream mentioned (for Class 12) iv) Marks obtained in individual subjects v) Total marks obtained vi) Status of the result (Pass/Fail) For passing the Class 10 and Class 12 exams in TBSE, candidates are required to get a minimum of 33 per cent in each subject, which consists of theory paper and practicals separately. An aggregate of 33 per cent is also necessary. It will be better for students if they download the result and keep a print out of the result as they will need it for undergraduate admission. Once published, the results will be available on DigiLocker too.Story continues below this ad In 2025 and 2024 TBSE had declared the results on April 30 and May 24, respectively. In 2023 the results were published on June 5. In 2022, the results were out on July 6.
LPG gas cylinder prices in India remained stable on Wednesday. Kerala's hospitality sector is observing a one-day statewide shutdown to protest against the steep increase in commercial cooking gas prices.LPG prices in India held steady on Wednesday, 6 May.(Naveen Sharma | ANI)Domestic and commercial LPG gas cylinder prices remained steady in India on Wednesday despite volatility in oil markets across the globe. The Centre is playing a major role in controlling fuel and domestic LPG prices to shield consumers against price pressures. Since, state-run oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum regularly review and adjust prices for commercial LPG and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), commercial LPG gas price witnessed significant price hike in the recent monthly revision.Most countries of the world are facing energy crisis due to supply disruption across the critical trade route — the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas exports take place. This disruption in energy supply chain triggered the steep rise in fuel prices across the world.Since, the Iran war with US and Israel began on 28 February, commercial LPG cooking gas rates have been revised thrice. In March, the price increased by ₹144 in March, in April by ₹203 and in May by ₹993. Domestic LPG cylinder price was also revised in March which was hiked by ₹60.CityDomestic (14.2 Kg)Commercial (19 Kg)New Delhi ₹913.00 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,071.50 ( +993.00 )Kolkata ₹939.00 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,202.00 ( +994.00 )Mumbai ₹912.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,024.00 ( +993.00 )Chennai ₹928.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,237.00 ( +990.50 )Gurgaon ₹921.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,088.00 ( +993.00 )Noida ₹910.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,071.50 ( +993.00 )Bangalore ₹915.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,152.00 ( +991.00 )Bhubaneswar ₹939.00 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,238.00 ( +993.50 )Chandigarh ₹922.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,092.50 ( +993.00 )Hyderabad ₹965.00 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,315.00 ( +994.00 )Jaipur ₹916.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,099.00 ( +993.00 )Lucknow ₹950.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,194.00 ( +993.00 )Patna ₹1,002.50 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,346.50 ( +993.50 )Thiruvananthapuram ₹922.00 ( 0.00 ) ₹3,106.00 ( +993.00 )Positive sentiment flooded the market after US President Donald Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran. Due to optimism in investor sentiment toward an agreement to end the war, stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade.Donald Trump on Tuesday announced suspension of "Project Freedom," which was launched on Monday to escort ships out of the Gulf waterway. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives of Iran.”He added, “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed.”Amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, brent crude oil prices fell to $108 per barrel.As a result, Brent crude prices retreated from their elevated level. Following this development, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 657.22 points to 77,675.01 in early trade while the 50-share NSE Nifty bounced 218 points to 24,250.85. Interestingly, the rupee appreciated by 23 paise to 94.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday after falling to its all-time low of 95.44 on Tuesday.Kerala eateries stage protest against cooking gas price hikeKerala Hotel & Restaurant Association (KHRA) on Tuesday announced that hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and canteens across the state will remain closed for 24 hours on 6 May to protest against the steep hike in cooki
On the 11th day of the Sabarimala reference case, the nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court made some striking remarks, ranging from the relation of faith and belief to the question of the entry in the temple to the types of PILs based on the different types of vested interest.1. Justice Nagarathna said, “Young Lawyers Association has no other business? Can’t they work for the welfare of the bar or assist the bench for the legal system of this country?… this kind of work? …..work for the bar, work for younger members, work for their welfare…. Those who are struggling in the country from rural areas, they have difficulty coming to the cities to argue cases.”She added, “They have brilliant minds. People have come from the villages with different minds. They have no wherewithal, work for them. Rather than doing this time, in the Supreme Court.” Justice Nagarathna was responding to the question posed by the counsel on the role of the Young Lawyers Association from the side of the review petitioners.” 2. While addressing the counsel’s submission regarding the faith and belief in deity and its relation with the permission to entry into the temple, Justice Nagarathna stated, “This is quite serious. A person who has full faith and belief in the lord or the deity, the goddess, will follow what is required for the performance of worship. If any such devotee is saying, I will break all niyams (rules), and then I will enter, such a person cannot be encouraged by this court….We are on the question of belief, we are not on superstition.” Justice Nagarathna said public interest litigation has now become private interest litigation, publicity interest litigation, paisa (money) interest litigation, and political interest litigation.“We are on a serious issue. Anybody saying who has faith and belief in a particular deity, lord, goddess, or even religion, also, such a person will not say, I will break the niyams and this court must give me the support,” She remarked. 3. Underscoring the significance and the role of PIL, Justice Nagarathna said, “It is easy to get articles written for the sake of filing a PIL. We are very much aware… we have entertained a PIL when we were in the High Court. We are entertaining PILs here for genuine causes…for getting relief to the public, who are in real need of it. Not for articles being written in the newspapers, which are the basis of PILs entertained by these courts.” She continued that public interest litigation has now become private interest litigation, publicity interest litigation, paisa (money) interest litigation, and political interest litigation.Story continues below this ad 4. When Senior Advocate Darius Khambata arguing on the behalf of the Parsi woman married to a Hindu man and facing discrimination over marrying Non-Parsi, Justice Sundresh said,” It’s all boiling down to the common law, common law of conversion, that the merger of the woman’s personality into the man upon marriage, that is what upholds with regard to the merger of the woman in the marriage, and says that in a secular law, perhaps the issue which may crop up on facts is wheather the common law will prevail over a statutory provision.” 5. Addressing the question posed by Senior Advocate Khambata, what if a religious practice is casteist? Will it not have to be tested? Justice Nagarathna said, “That was not religious practice at all. A religious practice will not extend to the exclusion of certain castes. That is not religion, nor is it religious practice. She clarified, “Article 14 really does not enter the space of Article 25(1). The reason being Article 14 says the state shall not deny any person equality before the law or equal protection of the law. That is the state should.. Here, Article 25 (1), it’s not really against the state. It is recognising an inalienable right to freedom of conscience…but subject to these riders, because we have a written Constitution. We are in the 1950s. We have a written Constitution. Therefor
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