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Govt slashes high-speed diesel price by Rs7.76 per litre, petrol by Rs3.40
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Govt slashes petrol price by Rs3.40 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs7.76
<p>The government on Monday slashed the price of petrol by Rs3.40 per litre, and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.76.</p> <p>Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs374.51 per litre, while HSD will cost Rs395.20.</p> <p>The prices are applicable for Nov 3 (Tuesday), according to a notification by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority.</p> <p>The
KPMG set to slash hundreds more jobs before Christmas
The latest round of job cuts will take place within weeks with payouts worth far less than the millions paid to former executives who resigned following a scandal.
AI set to slash demand for film crews
Artificial intelligence (AI) could reduce demand for crew members in Thailand's film production and post-production units by around 40% over 3-5 years, as technology cuts production costs and enables individuals to operate businesses that would traditionally require large teams, say entertainment executives.
Batang Lupar Bridge No. 2 opens with Malaysia’s tallest cable-stayed tower, slashing Sri Aman-Betong travel to 25 minutes
KUCHING, Nov 1 — The travelling distance between Sri Aman and Betong has been cut from about 73km to 28km, while t...
Trump promised to slash energy costs — but gasoline, diesel and jet fuel all soared instead
President Donald Trump promised voters who were angry about inflation that he would slash gasoline prices below $2 a gallon in his first year in office.
OpenAI slashes funding target by $10bn as tech anxieties mount
ChatGPT maker is now seeking about $20bn at a $1.25tn valuation as it tempers its ambitions
India slashed U.S. and Russian oil in September, coinciding with ‘Russia Sanctions Act’; import from UAE increases
Government data shows that India’s oil sourcing remains highly concentrated, with just Russia and the UAE accounting for 60% of oil imports
Man who slashed landlord to death had taken almost 100 pills, was possibly of unsound mind
The 35-year-old victim sustained 97 injuries from three knives and a chopper, including a 7.5cm-deep stab wound in his chest.
‘A pretty grim picture’: outlook for UK living standards slashed despite Healey’s budget
<p>OBR cautions about Middle East war dragging down growth and triggering a fresh cost of living crisis</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-john-healey-offers-100-payment-to-households-to-help-navigate-global-economic-storms">Healey offers £100 payment to households to help navigate ‘global economic storms’</a><
U.S.-aligned countries, led by Asia, slash U.S. Treasury purchases by 60%
Analysts cite weak currencies, rising yields at home, growing demand for stocks and unease over U.S. policy.
Ethanol producers welcome slashing of biofuel taxes
The Thai Ethanol Manufacturing Association has welcomed the cabinet's decision to reduce excise taxes on E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel, saying the measure will help to ease living costs, support farmers and strengthen Thailand's energy security.
‘Crystal Lake’ Slashes Its Way To Fourth-Best Debut Audience Among All Peacock Scripted Originals
Audiences were eager to get back to Camp Crystal Lake. Peacock’s Crystal Lake, which debuted on October 15, has generated 1.3 billion minutes watched in its first 11 days, per the latest Nielsen data. NBCUniversal says that makes it the fourth-best scripted original series ever on the streaming platform. As of the most recent Nielsen […]
After slashing VAT on jet fuel, Tamil Nadu government asks airlines to add more services from Chennai airport
Sources say that after reduction of VAT from 29% to 16%, the airlines have assured the government that they would increase the number of flights, but haven’t given a time-frame for implementation
After slashing VAT on jet fuel, T.N. govt. asks airlines to add more services from Chennai airport
Sources said that the airlines have assured to expand services after the State government reduced the VAT on jet fuel from 29 per cent to 16 per cent; the airlines, however, have not given a timeframe for the implementation
Court of Appeal slashes Klang council’s RM117m dumpsite damages bill to RM3m
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 26 — The Court of Appeal today reduced the damages payable by the Klang Municipal Council, no...
Labor pitches $1.5 billion plan to slash emergency wait times
Victorian Labor has announced a new plan to slash emergency wait times at a dozen hospitals, following a flurry of opposition promises in the health space.
CNG buses slash transport fares by up to 50% – FG
The Federal Government says its CNG bus programme has led to transport fare reductions of 15-50% on participating routes, with 670 buses deployed nationwid Read More: https://punchng.com/cng-buses-slash-transport-fares-by-up-to-50-fg/
Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push
U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.
‘Crystal Lake’s Jonathan Tison On Bringing Jason Into His Slasher Era, How He Found Out The Secretive Role He Landed: “I Was Shocked”
SPOILERS: This post contains details for the Season 1 finale episode of Peacock’s Crystal Lake, “The Final Chapter” As Jason Voorhees’ origin story unfolded in Peacock’s Crystal Lake, fans of the Friday the 13th franchise were treated to a familiar face in the finale. Jonathan Tison, the 26-year-old actor who plays the grown version of […]
UAE's new AI platform to slash VAT refund time for tourists to one day
The UAE has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered platform that will reduce the waiting time for VAT refunds for tourists, from nine days to one. VAT refunds lower the cost of shopping for visitors by enabling them to recover a large share of the consumption tax. Abdulaziz Al Mulla, director general of the Federal Tax Authority, said the new platform "
(LEAD) Appeals court slashes ex-justice minister's sentence to 9 yrs over martial law role
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Wednesday significantly reduced...
Australian data center operator NextDC's shares plunge 40% after it slashes earnings forecast
The company cited power supply delays at its Melbourne facility amid local community and stakeholder opposition for lowering earnings forecast.
United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares
United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.
ConocoPhillips to slash up to 25% of its workforce — up to 3,200 jobs
Oil giant ConocoPhillips is planning to lay off up to a quarter of its global workforce, amounting to thousands of jobs.
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