India is witnessing a major shift in household cooking fuel consumption, with piped natural gas (PNG) emerging as a rapidly expanding choice across the country. Energy sector officials say adoption has accelerated sharply in recent months, marking a clear transformation in consumer preference.Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain and Indraprastha…
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and David Miller NEW DELHI: Batting in a chase is widely regarded as one of the toughest tasks in cricket, and those who excel under pressure are often counted among the best in the world. One of the first names that comes to mind when discussing chases is none other than…
Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated ‘AK 64’ project faces an unexpected delay, reportedly due to ongoing salary negotiations between the actor and producers. Despite the star’s return to Chennai and earlier indications of filming commencement, the remuneration discussions have become a sticking point. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update on the film’s progress. Ajith Kumar…
NEW DELHI: As Kerala polls today for all 140-assembly seats, several constituencies have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds, reflecting shifting political equations, leadership tests and growing multi-cornered contests. While the traditional fight between the Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF continues, the BJP’s push to expand its footprint has added a sharper triangular edge in select seats…
The Centre assured that LPG supply across the country is normal, despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with shipments sailing through the Strait of Hormuz without any disruption. Dismissing fears of any shortage in the nation, petroleum and natural gas secretary Neeraj Mittal, on Thursday, said that domestic availability remains stable. “I don’t see…
KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens (Screengrab) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, albeit for very different reasons.KKR are still searching for their first win of the season, having…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna received a heartwarming surprise on her 30th birthday from her father, who gifted her a bungalow named ‘Serenity’ near her hometown. This special occasion followed her recent wedding to Vijay Deverakonda. The actress also celebrated her first birthday post-marriage with a traditional Kodava ceremony in Virajpet, marking a significant new chapter. Actress…
Mahindra University on Tuesday announced the launch of its Economic Policy Centre, aimed at advancing research and policy dialogue on key economic issues, with Telangana IT minister D Sridhar Babu highlighting Hyderabad’s growing dominance in the global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem.Speaking at the inaugural event themed “Hyderabad: Powering India’s GCC Ecosystem”, Babu underlined the role…
At present, 16 India-flagged vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf. (AI image) Looking to take advantage of the two week ceasefire window, India is urging Iran to help expedite the movement of India-bound oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The aim is to make sure these ships are quickly offloaded so that they…
David Miller and Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter’s intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish.In a last-ball thriller, Miller’s…
