The United States is facing a twin crisis—one in education and the other in its labor market. The troubling decline in math proficiency among students raises a sobering question: Is this academic failure sowing the seeds of an engineer shortage so acute that it will force the country to expand its reliance on skilled immigrants…
NEW DELHI: India’s auto fuel and electricity consumption continued to surge in December, propelled by demand from the farm sector for Kharif sowing, holiday travel and falling temperature across the northern region, latest industry and government data showed on Wednesday.A key indicator of economic activities, diesel sales grew almost 5% from a year ago to…
NEW DELHI: Industry body CII in its budget suggestions for 2025-26 has recommended lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption, especially at the lower income level, arguing that fuel prices significantly drive inflation. The budget could also consider reducing marginal tax rates for personal income up to Rs 20 lakh per annum. This…
ALBANY, N.Y: Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The new law requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund for infrastructure projects meant to repair or avoid…
Hardeep Singh Puri (File photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dependence on traditional fossil fuel energy will reduce to around 30% by 2047, when the country celebrates its 100th year of Independence, petroleum & natural gas minister Hardeep Puri said on Friday.“The transition (to clean fuels) is not a switch which you can turn on and off….
NEW DELHI: The cost of commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices surged on Sunday following the monthly revision aimed at aligning with trends in international oil prices. State-owned oil firms raised commercial LPG rates, used in hotels and restaurants by Rs 16.5 per to Rs 1818.50 per 19 kg cylinder.Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in…