Hyderabad Petrol and Diesel Hike: Industry representatives have mainly blamed Telangana’s exorbitant Value Added Tax (VAT) for the high fuel prices. Where now 35.20 percent VAT on petrol and 27 percent VAT on diesel has been fully implemented in the state, which is the highest among all the states in the country. After this latest amendment, residents of Hyderabad now have to pay the highest price for fuel among the six metros of the country.

Changes in fuel rates due to West Asia crisis

In fact, due to the rising prices of crude oil in the global market and the West Asia crisis, the biggest changes are being seen in the fuel rates. Regarding which the oil companies have made this amendment after a long time of four years. Giving information on this, the dealers said that it was very important to take this important step to reduce the increasing losses due to global tension.

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How much have the prices of petrol and diesel increased in Hyderabad?

After this amendment, the prices of petrol and diesel are touching the sky in Hyderabad. Whereas, the prices of petrol are increasing by Rs 3.39 per liter and diesel by Rs 3.26 per liter, due to which the pockets of the general public are going to be hit hard soon. On the other hand, after this increase, the price of diesel in Hyderabad has now become Rs 98.96 per liter. Apart from this, in Telangana the price of premium categories of fuel like XP100 petrol has reached Rs 163 per liter and XP95 price has reached Rs 120.33 per liter.

What are the prices of petrol and diesel in metros?

Talking about other metropolitan cities, Kolkata is at second place after Hyderabad (Rs 108.74). After this, it is Rs 106.64 per liter in the city of dreams Mumbai, Rs 106.17 in Bengaluru, Rs 103.90 in Chennai and lastly the lowest is Rs 97.77 per liter in the country’s capital Delhi.

So, in the case of diesel, Hyderabad (Rs 98.96) is at first place, followed by Chennai (Rs 95.47), Kolkata (Rs 95.13), Bengaluru (Rs 94.10), Mumbai (Rs 93.14) and New Delhi (Rs 90.67).

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What did the General Secretary of Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association tell?

So, now while giving information in this matter, General Secretary of Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association, Vinod Vishwanath said that due to heavy VAT, the biggest increase in the prices of petrol and diesel has been seen. Not only this, on this subject, fuel seller Kunal Sonthalia also said that in view of the current tension at the global level, he is expecting an increase of 15 to 20 rupees in the prices in the coming time.

US Iran Conflict: Amidst the ongoing war and diplomatic deadlock in West Asia, US President Donald Trump has once again given a strict warning to Iran in his familiar style. On Sunday, two different attitudes of Trump were seen in the same statement. On one hand he threatened to completely destroy Iran’s infrastructure, on the other hand he also proposed a ‘fair and rational’ agreement for the second round of talks to be held in Pakistan.

Trump angry over ceasefire violation

While speaking on the social media platform ‘Truth Social’, Trump made serious allegations against Iran. He wrote, “Iran decided to open fire in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, in complete violation of our ceasefire agreement! Several of those bullets were fired at a French ship and a British cargo ship. This was not good, was it?”

Important talks will be held in Islamabad

Amidst the threats, Trump also indicated to keep the path of diplomacy open. He told that his representatives are reaching Pakistan’s capital Islamabad for talks on Monday (April 20) evening. Trump wrote that he would negotiate an agreement there, which he called “a very fair and reasonable deal.”

Mention of blockade and economic loss

Trump took a dig at Iran’s announcement of closing the Strait of Hormuz, saying that America’s blockade has already closed it. According to Trump, Iran is saying they are closing the route, which is strange because our ‘blockade’ has already closed it. They are helping us unknowingly. Due to the closure of this route, Iran is incurring a loss of $500 million every day, while America has no loss. In fact, many ships are now going to Texas, Louisiana and Alaska of America to fill oil.

‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’

Trump warned that if Iran does not accept this agreement, the consequences will be very bad. He wrote, “I hope they accept it, because if they don’t, the United States will blow up every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran. No more decency!” Trump further said in a very aggressive tone that he would consider it an honor to accomplish what other presidents had not done in the last 47 years. He said clearly, “It’s time to end Iran’s killing machine!”

Tension and unstable ceasefire

This direct conflict between America and Iran started on February 28 with American and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. There was an unstable ceasefire last week, before which Trump had threatened to destroy the entire Iranian civilization. Under a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, Iran had agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the first round of talks held in Islamabad last weekend remained inconclusive. The current situation is that America has continued its blockade, while Iran has reimposed sanctions on Saturday, accusing America of “betrayal”. Now all eyes are on the second round of talks to be held in Islamabad on Monday.

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Islamabad Talks 2026: The talks between America and Iran in Pakistan have ended without any agreement. After this, the biggest question is whether the war will start again? At present there is little possibility of this happening because the ceasefire is said to continue till April 21 and Pakistan has come forward as the guarantor of this agreement.

According to the News 18 report, top sources in the Pakistan government said, “Even though the talks have not resulted in a formal agreement, there is a broad but informal understanding between the two sides. The 15-day ceasefire that started from April 7 will continue till April 21 and there will be no violations during this period.”

Iran adopted a stance to reduce tension

According to sources, Iran is currently taking steps towards reducing tension. Pakistan has played the role of guarantor till the deadline of 21 April. America’s peace proposal is still on the table and Iran’s formal response is awaited. In this situation, there is no possibility of any new tension or attack till 21st April.

Iran under pressure from Pakistan and America

Sources say that Pakistan’s military presence in the Gulf region and America-led diplomacy are together putting pressure on Iran. Iran is avoiding any aggressive step because doing so could isolate it at the international level and strengthen Pakistan’s two-way pressure strategy.

What happened in the peace talks?

Peace talks between America and Iran ended on 12 April 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan. This talk was done with the aim of ending the war that had been going on for about 6 weeks. Despite these marathon talks that lasted for 21 hours under the leadership of US Vice President JD Vance, no agreement could be reached and there are no plans for the next talks at the moment.

Nuclear issue became the biggest controversy

The biggest reason for the breakdown of talks was Iran’s refusal to accept America’s conditions. The US wanted Iran to agree to “zero enrichment” and eliminate its uranium reserves.

Trump Cancels Weekend: Amidst the increasing tension and war-like situation with Iran, US President Donald Trump has canceled his weekly leave. According to information received from the White House, during this period, Trump will stay in the White House and preside over high-level meetings behind closed doors.

According to sources, President Trump has canceled his weekly leave and now he will continue attending meetings even during weekends. This decision has been taken in view of the ongoing tension and war situation with Iran.

Demand for 1.5 trillion dollar defense budget

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has sent a major spending proposal to the US Congress, demanding a defense budget of $ 1.5 trillion (about Rs 125 lakh crore) for the next year. This budget is about 42 percent more than last year. It is believed that America’s military expenditure has increased rapidly due to the war with Iran, due to which this big demand has been made.

The biggest increase since World War II

According to the report, if this proposal is approved, it will be the biggest increase in Pentagon spending since World War II. This proposal indicates a 42 percent increase in the defense budget for 2026, which is considered a big step towards further strengthening America’s military preparedness.

Focus on military spending and law and order

This budget proposal released by the White House on Friday is not yet legally binding and Congress’s approval will be required to implement it. However, this proposal makes it clear that the priorities of the Trump administration include increasing military spending and strengthening law and order.

The proposal also demands Congress to cut non-defense spending by about $73 billion (about 10 percent). The purpose of this cut has been said to be to eliminate controversial and unnecessary programs and to hand over some responsibilities to states and local governments. This budget proposal is likely to be discussed in detail in the US Congress in the coming weeks.

US Iran conflict: Amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East, America has clearly indicated for the first time that its military campaign against Iran will not last long. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that this operation can be completed in “weeks, not months” and there will be no need to deploy ground troops for it.

After the meeting of foreign ministers of G7 countries in France, Rubio said that America can achieve its set goals before or around the time. However, he also acknowledged that some American troops are being deployed in the area, so that options remain open if needed.

Deployment of marines and airborne troops begins

The US Secretary of State may have ruled out a ground war, but the Pentagon has started sending thousands of marines and airborne troops to the Middle East. According to the information, the first group of soldiers is going to arrive by the end of this March through a big amphibious ship. This has increased the fear that if the situation worsens, the war may spread to the ground level.

Trump’s ultimatum, 10 day deadline

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is also indicating to end this war soon. He has given a new deadline of 10 days to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Also warned that if this does not happen, the energy infrastructure can be attacked. The Trump administration has also sent a 15-point proposal to Iran through Pakistan, which includes conditions like stopping uranium enrichment and limiting the missile program.

Iran refused to negotiate

However, Tehran has so far rejected these proposals. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that talks amid attacks are unacceptable and Iran will respond heavily. The scope of this war is continuously increasing. So far, more than 1900 people have died in Iran and more than 20 thousand people have been injured. More than 300 American soldiers have been injured and 13 have died.

Iran US War News: An important turning point has emerged in the plan to attack Iran between America and Israel. According to the report, 48 hours before the American attack on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called President Donald Trump. Netanyahu said that now is the right time to launch a decisive attack on Iran’s leadership team.

Netanyahu said this

Reuters report states that the Trump administration had already agreed to the idea of ​​military action on Iran, but the timing and scale of the attack had not been decided. Citing new intelligence, Netanyahu said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his close associates should be targeted. He called it a “decapitation strike” and said that perhaps there would never be such an opportunity to kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Netanyahu described it as necessary both strategically and symbolically and encouraged Trump to justify it.

Trump had already approved the operation

According to the report, at the time of the call, Trump had already agreed to the idea of ​​military action, but it had not been decided when and under what circumstances the attack would take place. This call by Netanyahu is being considered as the final argument and it is believed that it helped Trump in taking the decision to launch Operation Epic Fury. According to Reuters report, new intelligence and pressure from Netanyahu played an important role in deciding the timing and strategy of the attack.

The first attack took place on 28 February

The first attack took place on 28 February. After this Trump announced that Khamenei was killed. The White House said that the purpose of the operation was to destroy Iran’s ballistic missile and production capacity, so that Iran could never make nuclear weapons. Netanyahu publicly denied that Israel pressured America into war. He called it fake news and said that no one tells Trump what to do. Trump also said that the final decision to attack Iran was his own.

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Global Tension: In the first month of the current year 2026, a situation of tension is being seen in many parts of the world. There is an atmosphere of fear throughout West Asia regarding America’s possible attack on Iran. At the same time, the American plan to occupy Greenland has increased the concern of Europe. The Russia-Ukraine war continues and tension continues between India and Pakistan in Asia. All this is happening at a time when the rules-based international system seems to be breaking down. In such a situation, the possibility of a catastrophic situation like the Third World War in 2026 seems to be increasing.

According to experts, there are currently at least five such major flash points in the world, which can become the cause of a major global conflict in 2026.

Greenland crisis

Until recently, it was difficult to imagine that Greenland could become the center of an international conflict. But Donald Trump says that America wants Greenland and to fulfill this desire he has indirectly threatened to use military force. Trump has been continuously warning Denmark and Europe.

To show their seriousness, European countries have strengthened Greenland with a multinational force. Although it is unlikely that conflict would erupt from here, any kind of clash between European and American forces could create a serious situation. Apart from this, it may also have negative effects on trans-Atlantic relations.

war between ukraine and russia

The Russia-Ukraine war is set to enter its fifth year in February. Russia is making small but steady gains on the front, while Ukraine stands firm in the face of major strategic air strikes. The peace talks held between the two countries in the year 2025 failed and it cannot be denied that this conflict may flare up further in 2026.

If Ukraine’s position weakens and fronts begin to collapse, Kiev will appeal to its European partners for help. Some European countries have already suggested sending troops to Ukraine if the situation becomes serious. If Russian and European troops come face to face in Ukraine or in the open sea, the consequences could be catastrophic and the conflict could take the shape of a world war.

Fear of China’s attack on Taiwan

Taiwan, the island nation located in the western Pacific region, also remains a matter of great concern. China’s ever-increasing military deployment is changing the balance of the region. On the other hand, Taiwan is also strengthening its military structure intermittently, because signals from the US regarding Taiwan’s defense have been uncertain for many years.

It is not clear how serious Donald Trump will be about defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. If America’s attention remains divided in the Arctic and Western Hemisphere, China may feel that this is the right time to take action on Taiwan. This situation can become the cause of a big conflict.

Growing crisis in Iran

Iran is facing a very difficult situation since the beginning of the year 2025. Amid massive protests, US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran. America says that Iran is working on nuclear weapons and repressing its citizens, hence military action is necessary.

In response to these threats by America, Iran has also warned of counterattack. The Iranian leadership has made it clear that if America attacks, it will target American bases throughout West Asia. Obviously, any step taken by America can put the entire region in serious trouble.

India-Pakistan tension

The tension between India and Pakistan is decades old, but the four-day military conflict that took place in May last year has further soured the relations between the two countries. Even after the ceasefire, aggressive rhetoric continues from both sides. Since both India and Pakistan are nuclear armed countries, this is a flash point that worries the whole world.