NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with a flow of nearly 25,000 standard cubic metres per day, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.Congratulating OIL on its technological excellence, Puri said on social media that the discovery by…
Mangaluru: The central govt has approved the construction of an elevated flyover and service road from Baikampady to KIOCL Junction on National Highway-66, costing Rs 414.2 crore. The National Highways Authority of India has initiated the tender process.Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said this project aims to improve direct connectivity to the New Mangalore…
US President Donald Trump on Friday brushed aside criticism from opponents while boasting about his cognitive abilities and intelligence during a rally in New York, saying he did not mind being labelled a “tyrant” or “dictator” but objected strongly to being called “dumb”. “I don’t mind being called a brilliant total tyrant dictator,” Trump told…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Canada for trade talks on May 25, with easier access for Indian textiles and leather from India in return for tapping uranium and critical minerals on the table as the two sides look to step up efforts for the proposed free trade agreement, for…
NEW DELHI: Three Indian Army officers had a narrow escape after their helicopter crashed in the mountainous Tangste near Leh in Ladakh.A Major General, a Lieutenant Colonel and a Major survived the crash but sustained injuries when the Cheetah helicopter went down. “The helicopter crashed on May 20. All three officers are safe. An inquiry…
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja, who are currently based in London with their two children are reportedly expanding their property portfolio in the UK. The couple, who had earlier made headlines for purchasing a lavish mansion in Notting Hill worth nearly Rs 270 crore, have now allegedly added another major real estate investment to their…
NEW DELHI: Power giant NTPC on Saturday reported a 15% increase in consolidated profit, which rose from Rs 23,953 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 27,546 crore in 2025-26. It said the group’s strong performance was bolstered by a 29% increase in the share of joint venture profits, which reached Rs 2,864 crore, along with Rs…
Mangaluru: Congress on Saturday demanded compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET question paper leak controversy.Congress spokesperson Abhishek Ullal told reporters the BJP-led Union government failed to protect the integrity of the country’s education system. “Despite the question paper leak controversy coming to light, neither PM Narendra Modi…
Bengaluru: Madiwala police have arrested a real estate broker for allegedly attempting to rape a 20-year-old student following a complaint from the latter, who works part time at a restaurant.According to the student, the accused allegedly stripped her and attempted to rape her on May 11 before her friends rescued her. The arrested has been…
Reports claimed JD Vance made an unscheduled return to Washington Saturday. Conservative commentator Nick Sortor claimed that Vice President JD Vance made an unplanned return to Washington DC Saturay as President Donald Trump called an emergency meeting of his national security team to deliberate on Iran. Nick Sorter also cited a Fox News report claiming…
