Month: May 2026

ONGC inks technical services agreement with BP to boost production at Western Offshore

May 25, 2026 admin

Building on enhanced production from Mumbai High fields from a similar agreement, state-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) on Monday inked yet another technical services-provider (TSP) agreement with British major BP Plc’s subsidiary, BP Exploration Services India, for Western Offshore fields. “The TSP will review the field performance and identify improvement sin reservoir,…

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Jyothi Surekha Vennam targets Asian Games 2026 glory after dominating trials

May 25, 2026 admin

Leader’s hat: Surekha will be guiding a young compound women’s team featuring 21-year-old Chikitha and 17-year-old Prithika Pradeep. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri Jyothi Surekha has been a picture of consistency since picking up the bow and arrow. With 93 medals to her name – including five from the Asian Games – the 29-year-old is…

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CPI(M) sees silver lining in Falta Assembly re-poll results

May 25, 2026 admin

Security personnel stand guard outside the strongroom amid vote counting for re-polling at Diamond Harbour Women’s University, in Falta. FIle | Photo Credit: ANI The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is enthused by the results of the re-poll in the Falta assembly constituency, where the party’s candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi secured the runner-up slot. The…

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PNG-migrated consumers can opt for transfer vouchers to restore LPG connection in future

May 25, 2026 admin

According to government data, more than 59,800 PNG consumers had surrendered their LPG connections. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Ragu R. Seeking to facilitate an assured transition to piped natural gas (PNG) and an eased return to liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in certain exceptional circumstances, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas…

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IPL 2026 | Salt is fit, but we haven’t decided our team: Patidar

May 25, 2026 admin

RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt, at training session in April 2026. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar said that opening batter Phil Salt was close to returning to action but added that the call on whether he will play IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans…

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IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: The game is going to be a battle, says GT assistant coach Dahiya

May 25, 2026 admin

Vijay Dahiya, assistant coach of Gujarat Titans, during a press conference on May 25, 2026, ahead of the IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya said Qualifier 1 will see a battle between two…

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Chess | Would be ‘supercool’ to have World title match in India, says Gukesh

May 25, 2026 admin

World champion Gukesh is not overtly concerned about the chatter about his form being patchy in the recent past. | Photo Credit: Norway Chess He is the World champion alright, but has copped a lot of criticism in the recent past over his performances after ascending the throne. Yet, D. Gukesh is calm personified as he…

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Harshina and ICU sexual assault case survivor to meet CM, Health Minister

May 25, 2026 admin

K.K. Harshina, an alleged victim of a medical negligence case in 2017 at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, and the survivor in a sexual assault incident at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital in 2023, are planning to meet Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan this week to renew their demand for justice. Ms….

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No Ebola case reported in India so far, says Health Minister Nadda; reviews preparedness

May 25, 2026 admin

Union Minister J.P. Nadda. | Photo Credit: ANI No case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in the country so far, the government said on Monday (May 25, 2026) as Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any possible outbreak in India. According to an official statement, during…

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Trump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal

May 25, 2026 admin

Israeli ON Benjamin Netanyahu, left, U.S. President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan pose for a photo on the Blue Room Balcony after signing the Abraham Accords at the White House in Washington, on September 15, 2020. | Photo Credit: AP…

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