Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) fell more than 4% on Friday after the government reintroduced windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports, eroding over Rs 82,000 crore from the company’s market capitalisation in intra-day trade.At 3:30 pm, shares of Reliance Industries Ltd were trading at Rs 1,350.80, down Rs 62.30 or 4.41% for the day, reflecting sharp selling pressure in the stock.The decline in the Mukesh Ambani-led company’s stock also dragged benchmark indices lower, with the Sensex and Nifty slipping nearly 2% during the session.According to an order issued on Thursday, the government reversed its earlier decision to scrap such levies, as it looks to recalibrate revenue from the energy sector amid heightened volatility in global oil markets.Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the revised duties –Rs 21.5 per litre on diesel exports and Rs 29.5 per litre on ATF –are aimed at ensuring adequate domestic availability of these fuels.The move was accompanied by a reduction in excise duty on fuels meant for domestic consumption. The government cut the special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and scrapped it on diesel.The policy shift came a day after Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, increased petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre. The company, majority-owned by Russia’s Rosneft, operates over 7,000 fuel outlets across the country.Dealers have flagged concerns over the price hike, warning of potential impact on demand and indicating possible protests. Some also said fuel supplies had been curtailed in recent days.Reliance Industries, India’s most valuable company with a market capitalisation of over Rs 18 lakh crore, is a major exporter of diesel and ATF. Its twin refineries at Jamnagar produce nearly 5 million tonnes of ATF, a significant portion of which is exported, accounting for about one-fourth of India’s total ATF output.Separately, the company on Thursday dismissed media reports claiming it had purchased Iranian crude oil. “These claims are entirely baseless, factually incorrect, and misleading. We urge media outlets to verify facts thoroughly before publication and to refrain from disseminating unsubstantiated reports that can misinform stakeholders and the public,” it said in a statement.RIL shares have declined nearly 4% over the past five trading sessions and about 3% over the last month, adding to pressure on the broader market.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the Tier-I examination marks for two major recruitment drives — Post Code 802/23 under the Combined Examination Scheme and Assistant Section Officer (ASO) under Post Code 101/23 in SCERT. The announcement brings relief and clarity to thousands of candidates awaiting their results and next-stage eligibility. While candidates under the Combined Examination Scheme have been shortlisted for the Skill Test, those applying for the ASO post will proceed to the Tier-II examination. The board has uploaded the marks of all candidates who appeared in the respective examinations. Candidates can now check their scores by logging into the Online Application Registration System (OARS) on the official website.

Post Code 802/23: 3,050 vacancies, 25,385 shortlisted for Skill Test

The Combined Examination Scheme under Post Code 802/23 covers multiple posts including Lower Division Clerk, Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, Junior Stenographer (Hindi/English), LDC-cum-Typist, Assistant Grade-I, among others.As per Advertisement No. 05/23 and subsequent corrigenda, the total vacancies have been revised to 3,050, including PwBD (177), Ex-Servicemen (344), and Special Categories (132). Category-wise distribution includes UR (1,356), EWS (284), OBC (810), SC (430), and ST (170).The Tier-I online examination was conducted across multiple dates in October 2025, including October 1, 4, 5, 8–11, 13–17, 21, 22, 27, 29, and 30. A total of 72,609 candidates appeared for the exam.Based on performance, 25,385 candidates who secured marks equal to or above the category-wise cut-offs have been provisionally shortlisted for the Skill Test. DSSSB has stated that the Skill Test schedule will be announced separately.

DSSSB ASO (101/23): 13 posts, candidates shortlisted for Tier-II

For Assistant Section Officer (Post Code 101/23) in SCERT, DSSSB had notified 13 vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/23, including UR (8), OBC (3), SC (1), and EWS (1).The Tier-I Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted between August 18 and 22, and August 27, 2025, with 17,014 candidates appearing. The board has released normalized marks for all candidates.Those securing marks equal to or above the prescribed cut-offs have been provisionally shortlisted for the Tier-II examination, subject to verification of details provided in their application forms.

How to check DSSSB Tier-I marks

Here is how candidates can check the results online:

Candidates from both recruitments can check their marks by logging into the OARS module at www.dsssbonline.nic.in. DSSSB has emphasized that all shortlisting is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and documents.

Jitesh Sharma (Video grab)

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has sparked a stir with his candid remarks on Pakistan, delivering a blunt assessment of the arch-rivals while discussing the mental side of high-pressure clashes ahead of IPL 2026.Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finisher addressed whether Indian players get emotional when facing Pakistan. “Wahi control karne ki baat hai (That’s what we have to control),” he said, underlining the importance of composure in marquee encounters.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!However, it was his unfiltered take on how India now views Pakistan that grabbed attention. “Nahi, itna dete hi nahi importance unko. Itna dil pe aur dimaag pe lagate hi nahi hai (We don’t give them so much importance),” Jitesh said, drawing laughter during the conversation.He went a step further while comparing opposition sides, stating that teams like Australia and South Africa pose a bigger challenge. “South Africa, Australia are challenging teams because they play good cricket. Yeh log [Pakistan] cricket nahi khel rahe hai achcha,” he added.Playing without emotionJitesh also revealed the approach instilled by head coach Gautam Gambhir before big games against Pakistan. “We don’t have to play with emotion. Emotion se khelenge toh we might lose too. So, let’s win the game and phir uske baat jo expression karna hai karenge,” he said.The emphasis, he explained, is on staying level-headed during the game and letting performances do the talking before any celebrations.On-field moments and reactionsReflecting on an on-field moment, Jitesh spoke about mimicking Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed’s celebration alongside teammates Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana after an Asia Cup clash. “Isne Sanju bhai ko out karke aisa kiya. Toh woh cheez hum logon ko pasand nahi aayi toh, humne woh kiya (He did that after dismissing Sanju Samson, and we didn’t like it, so we gave it back),” he explained.As IPL 2026 begins, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener, Jitesh’s remarks have already added spice to the build-up — offering a rare glimpse into how modern Indian players approach one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.

India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources. (AI image)

Amid Strait of Hormuz-linked supply disruptions, India has reportedly sought a waiver from the US for buying liquified natural gas (LNG) from Russia. According to a Reuters report, India has approached the Donald Trump administration, asking for the waiver that would help ease supply constraints.According to two individuals aware of the developments, India and Russia have agreed to begin preparations for restarting direct supplies of liquefied natural gas from Russia, something that has not occurred since the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict. One of the sources told Reuters that if India chooses to move ahead, discussions could wrap up within a matter of weeks, even though such an arrangement may risk breaching Western sanctions.

India Looks To Russian LNG To Ease Hormuz Supply Disruptions

The understanding to explore an LNG agreement was reached during a March 19 meeting in New Delhi between Russian Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin and India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the sources said according to Reuters.

Separately, India has advised domestic energy importers to prepare for a possible restart of Russian LNG purchases, one of the sources said. India has also reached out to the United States to explore the possibility of securing a waiver from sanctions, according to this source and another individual familiar with the matter.According to one of the sources, any fresh LNG agreement is expected to be less advantageous for India compared to the long-term supply contract signed between state-run GAIL and Russia’s Gazprom in 2012. “It is now a seller’s market,” the person said.Also Read | US-Iran war impact: India’s crude imports from Russia near all time highs; will such high numbers continue?Foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated last week that India is in discussions with multiple countries to ensure energy security, including sourcing LNG. Officials have also noted that India continues to import Russian liquefied petroleum gas, which is primarily used for cooking and is not subject to sanctions.India has already aggressively stepped up procurement of Russian crude oil after the US-Israel-Iran war disrupted supply of crude oil via the important maritime route Strait of Hormuz. Estimates from Kpler suggest that India has already bought around 50-60 million barrels of Russian crude since the start of the war in late February. The US has said that it has granted a 30-day waiver to India for purchasing Russian crude oil with an aim to keep global oil prices in check. Apart from crude oil disruptions, the supply of LPG and LNG have also been hit. India imports a big portion of its LPG and LNG needs and has been looking to step up procurement from alternative sources.

Global LNG Supplies Hit Due To Middle East Conflict

Yet another factor that has impacted LNG supplies is the attack on Middle East energy infrastructure. The US-Iran conflict has triggered consequences that extend well beyond the immediate spike in global oil and gas prices. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in damage to critical energy infrastructure across Gulf nations, raising concerns over future liquefied natural gas production and supply.The turmoil has unsettled the global LNG market, with higher prices, disruptions to key export facilities in Qatar and potential delays in upcoming projects creating uncertainty around demand outlook, particularly among cost-sensitive buyers in Asia.Also Read | Petrol, diesel price today: After excise duty cuts, will petrol and diesel rates in your city come down?“We expect this gas price crisis will lead some countries to reconsider growing their gas demand at the rate we previously forecast and so LNG demand growth will be lower than our pre-war forecast,” said Lucien Mulberg, an analyst at S&P Global.Supply constraints are expected to persist as Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route handling around 20% of global LNG trade, and damage to Qatar’s liquefaction infrastructure have disrupted flows. The affected facilities could take 3 to 5 years to restore, sidelining about 12.8 million tonnes per year of capacity. As a result, consultancies including S&P Global, ICIS, Kpler and Rystad Energy have lowered their global supply estimates by as much as 35 million tonnes.This shortfall is equivalent to roughly 500 LNG cargoes, sufficient to meet over half of Japan’s annual LNG imports or cover Bangladesh’s requirements for nearly five years.Before the conflict, analysts had expected global LNG supply to grow by up to 10% this year, reaching between 460 million and 484 million metric tonnes, supported by new capacity additions mainly in the United States and Qatar, with demand projected to rise at a similar pace.S&P Global now estimates that exports from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates could decline by about 33 million tonnes this year. It has also cut its supply outlook by a further 19 million tonnes annually between 2027 and 2029, citing likely delays in Qatar’s North Field expansion and ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG projects currently under development.

As ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weigh energy supplies across the globe, the Centre has approached states to step up commercial LPG allocation, inceasing the distribution to 70%. In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, secretary of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, Dr Neeraj Mittal, outlined a revised plan to expand LPG availability for industrial use.The letter read, “in addition to the existing 50% allocation above, an additional 20% is now proposed, that would bring the total commercial LPG allocation to 70% of the pre-crisis level of the packed non-domestic LPG.” Meanwhile, Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri also said that the government has decided to “increase the commercial LPG allocation of states to 70%, with 20% allocation given to industries such as steel, automobile, textile and other labour intensive industries. Priority will be given to those industries where piped gas is not a substitute.”