Before Mumbai Was a Hashtag, It Was a Battlefield: The Story of Maharashtra Day

Every state has a birthday. Maharashtra's is earned, not merely assigned. And the story of how it got here is one of the most consequential political struggles in post-independence India.

Petrol Diesel Price Today April 18 2026 – Delhi, Mumbai, All States

Global crude has nearly doubled since January 2026. Petrol and diesel at Indian pumps? Unchanged for over a year. Here is exactly how that gap works — and how long it can last.