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HPCL Double Murder: Accused Surrenders in Budaun Court

HPCL Double Murder: Accused Surrenders in Budaun Court

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A key accused in the double murder case at a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ethanol plant in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, has surrendered to authorities along with his brother.

IRGC fired upon 14 Indian ships in Hormuz, one was hit: Sources

IRGC fired upon 14 Indian ships in Hormuz, one was hit: Sources

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A convoy of India-bound ships carrying crude oil and gas was stopped by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to several vessels returning to the Persian Gulf.

Blacklisted Vendor Allegedly Kills Two at HPCL Ethanol Plant in Budaun

Blacklisted Vendor Allegedly Kills Two at HPCL Ethanol Plant in Budaun

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two officials at a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) ethanol plant in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, were shot dead, allegedly by a blacklisted vendor. The incident occurred after the vendor was removed from his position due to unsatisfactory work.

Haryana Government Seizes Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Crackdown

Haryana Government Seizes Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Crackdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Haryana government is taking strict action against black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, registering FIRs and seizing hundreds of cylinders to ensure adequate supply for citizens.

Haryana Government Seizes Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Crackdown

Haryana Government Seizes Hundreds of LPG Cylinders in Black Market Crackdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Haryana government is taking strict action against individuals involved in the black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, resulting in multiple FIRs and the seizure of hundreds of cylinders.

Haryana Government Takes Action Against LPG Black Marketing, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Haryana Government Takes Action Against LPG Black Marketing, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Haryana government is taking strict measures to combat the black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, registering FIRs and seizing hundreds of cylinders. Officials assure citizens of sufficient LPG supply despite global concerns.

Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in UP

Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in UP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The demolition follows the murder of two HPCL officials allegedly by a terminated vendor.

Illegal Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in Budaun

Illegal Shops of Accused in HPCL Officials' Murder Demolished in Budaun

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. The move follows demands for a CBI probe by the victim's family.

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Reliance gets US licence to directly buy Venezuela oil

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Private-sector oil refiner Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) last week received a general licence from the United States (US) government to buy Venezuelan oil, an industry executive said.

UP Authorities Demolish Shops of Accused in HPCL Official Murder Case

UP Authorities Demolish Shops of Accused in HPCL Official Murder Case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Authorities in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, demolished shops belonging to the prime suspect in the murder of two HPCL officials, citing illegal construction on government land. Two more individuals were arrested for allegedly aiding the accused in the crime.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. The Centre informed Parliament that India welcomed the agreement on the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan. The article also covers India's energy sourcing strategy and the release of Indian fishermen by Pakistan.

HPCL, BPCL, IOCL: Here's why Morgan Stanley thinks OMC stocks can flare up

HPCL, BPCL, IOCL: Here's why Morgan Stanley thinks OMC stocks can flare up

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Stocks of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have more headroom left despite the sharp run in the last few weeks, suggests a recent report from Morgan Stanley. Stocks of these oil refining and marketing companies (OMCs), it believes, are seeing multiples re-rate as investors reassess long-term growth prospects. "IOCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.2x, 19 per cent below +1 standard deviation (SD); BPCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.5x, near historical averages; HPCL trades at one year forward P/BV of 1.5x, near +1SD," Morgan Stanley said.

HPCL, BPCL divestment: SC adjourns hearing

HPCL, BPCL divestment: SC adjourns hearing

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing till Friday on a petition challenging the decision of the government to divest its stake in oil PSUs HPCL and BPCL.

SC notices to HPCL, govt on diesel adulteration

SC notices to HPCL, govt on diesel adulteration

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Union government, taking note of a news item that said the diesel sold in the national capital region was being adulterated.

Terror alert at 2 oil refineries in Mumbai

Terror alert at 2 oil refineries in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

"There is an alert to intensify security in and around the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited refineries following specific information about a possible terror attack," a police officer involved in the exercise told PTI on condition of anonymity.

51 km: India's longest drone flight conducted in Har

51 km: India's longest drone flight conducted in Har

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The entire flight -- from take off to landing -- was fully autonomous, which means it was on auto-pilot, Omnipresent Robot Technologies Founder and CEO Aakash Sinha said.

PetroMin-UIDAI sign pact

PetroMin-UIDAI sign pact

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The 12-digit unique number that the UIDAI will generate will be combined with the the smart card project of the Oil Ministry for distribution of PDS kerosene and domestic LPG through biometric identification of beneficiaries.

Oil majors to cartelise deregulated petrol's price

Oil majors to cartelise deregulated petrol's price

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Petrol prices were freed from government control last month, resulting in a Rs 3.50 per litre rate hike in Delhi.

Fuel retailers: Min seeks Rs 20,871-cr oil bonds

Fuel retailers: Min seeks Rs 20,871-cr oil bonds

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Three fuel retailers -- Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited -- lost about Rs 26,618 crore (Rs 266.18 billion) in revenues on selling petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and kerosene below cost during the first half of the current fiscal, a ministry official said.

Govt to issue oil bonds worth Rs 10,300 cr

Govt to issue oil bonds worth Rs 10,300 cr

Rediff.com12 May 2009

The bonds, which will come over and above Rs 61,800 crore (Rs 618 billion) already issued to the three companies, would help them bridge the revenue loss they incurred on sale of petrol, diesel, liquid petroleum gas and kerosene in 2008-09, a petroleum ministry official said.

Govt spikes RIL, HPCL ethanol-making plans

Govt spikes RIL, HPCL ethanol-making plans

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The government has put a spanner in the plans of oil companies like Reliance Industries Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited to make ethanol directly from sugarcane, without producing sugar.

HPCL contract goes to EIL

HPCL contract goes to EIL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

The long-delayed Bhatinda refinery project of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited crossed another significant milestone on Wednesday, with the award of the project management consultancy contract to Engineers India Ltd.

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Many residents complained of suspected gas leak from Chembur, Ghatkopar, Powai and Vikhroli areas late on Saturday night, an official of the BMC's disaster management cell said.

Reliance sells first KG basin oil to HPCL

Reliance sells first KG basin oil to HPCL

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

HPCL's Vizag refinery in Andhra Pradesh was to receive the consignment of 65,000-70,000 tonne on November 17, but the ship carrying the oil could not offload it due to bad weather. The MA-1 oilfield started production in September. The company sold the first consignment to HPCL at a $5.34 a barrel discount to Nigerian crude grade Bonny Light.

Zaheer to endorse HPCL lube

Zaheer to endorse HPCL lube

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, India's second largest public sector oil company has signed up fast bowler Zaheer Khan to endorse its lube brands.\n\n

India headed towards diesel shortage

India headed towards diesel shortage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The demand for diesel is rising at 25 per cent annually, while the crude oil refiners are capable of catering to only 12-15 per cent growth.

HPCL plans overseas acquisitions

HPCL plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com11 May 2004

Good time to buy oil stocks?

Good time to buy oil stocks?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

The interpreter of legal maladies

The interpreter of legal maladies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Oil pool dues may hit selloff

Oil pool dues may hit selloff

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

CBI chargesheets its own inspector

CBI chargesheets its own inspector

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Inspector M S Sisodiya is accused of taking bribe.

'No divestment of oil PSUs during interregnum'

'No divestment of oil PSUs during interregnum'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2003

No divestment of oil PSUs during during the month-long recess of the current Budget session of Parliament beginning March 14, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj categorically assured Lok Sabha on Thursday.\n\n

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Along with the opposition, key BJP allies Shiv Sena and Samata Party also slammed Divestment Minister Arun Shourie for going ahead with the strategic sale of the equity of the two public sector oil giants.

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

BPCL, HPCL divestment raises heat in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

Along with the opposition, key BJP allies Shiv Sena and Samata Party also slammed Divestment Minister Arun Shourie for going ahead with the strategic sale of the equity of the two public sector oil giants.

Delhi HC dismisses plea against oil PSUs' selloffs

Delhi HC dismisses plea against oil PSUs' selloffs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the government's decision to divest equity in the oil public sector units HPCL and BPCL as the findings of the Supreme Court relating to privatisation of Balco came in its way.

SBI Caps eyes HPCL, BPCL deals

SBI Caps eyes HPCL, BPCL deals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

SBI Capital Markets Limited, the merchant banking arm of SBI, is eyeing the twin accounts of HPCL and BPCL for managing the divestment programmes of the 2 oil cos.

PM nod for oil PSU stake sale awaited: Shourie

PM nod for oil PSU stake sale awaited: Shourie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

India's minister for privatisation on Friday said a much-awaited stake sale in state-run refiners Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited could go ahead as soon as the prime minister gave his approval.

Shourie apprises PM on AG's opinion

Shourie apprises PM on AG's opinion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Divesment Minister Arun Shourie said on Tuesday he had apprised Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee about the Attorney General Soli Sorabjee's opinion on privatisation of HPCL, BPCL.