NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday said that the energy crisis in India still remains a matter of concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, it assured consumers not to panic over LPG supplies.During an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Ravichandran Ashwin has given a strong early endorsement of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title defence, insisting the franchise has assembled a squad capable of adding another IPL crown in the next couple of seasons. After ending a 17-year title drought in 2025, RCB enter IPL 2026 carrying the weight of…
BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: An electrical fire originating at a trauma unit of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack killed 12 patients on Monday. Hospital source said the blaze followed a small fire from an electrical spark in the first-floor trauma ICU that had been quickly attended to and doused. Till late Monday, there was no…
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at 92.42/$, four paise firmer than 92.46, yet close to last week’s 92.48 record low. Losses stayed capped amid likely RBI support via state-run banks. Gulf tensions kept oil prices high, while US efforts to rally allies to secure Hormuz shipping lanes have made little headway. Brent crude rose over 1%…
Recently, a strange glowing phenomenon was spotted in the sky in parts of northeastern India, causing a great deal of curiosity and puzzlement among people in the region. According to reports, the people of Sikkim and surrounding regions spotted a bright, glowing, jellyfish-shaped phenomenon moving gradually in the sky during twilight hours. Although this phenomenon…
Honda Cars India has begun pan-India road testing of its upcoming electric SUV. The nationwide test run marks the start of the vehicle’s Public Road Verification programme, which will see the model being evaluated across a wide variety of real-world driving conditions before its eventual launch.The prototype of this upcoming electric SUV is known globally…
MUMBAI: The rupee fell to a record low of 93.71 on Friday, dropping 108 paise from its previous close of 92.63, marking its sharpest single-day decline in four years, as fears of oil prices staying above $100 for longer intensified with the West Asia conflict widening to attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.Forecasters are…
Home, beyond being a physical structure, is a symbol of one’s identity, belief system, and sense of belonging. For some, it is a way to add personality and spiritual depth to their homes by choosing a meaningful and relevant name. Lord Krishna-themed house names, with their blend of devotion, beauty, and richness, are a unique…
The rollout of stricter fuel efficiency rules for cars in India could be pushed back. The Centre may defer the implementation of the next phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, commonly referred to as CAFE 3.0, beyond April 2027.The issue has reached the highest levels, with the Prime Minister’s Office holding discussions with…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has increased gas allocation to states and Union Territories to 50 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 20 per cent supply to be implemented from March 23, according to a communication from the ministry of petroleum and natural gas.In a letter to all State and UT Chief Secretaries, Petroleum…