Government asks refineries to boost LPG for homes amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: The government has directed oil refineries to increase the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert the additional output for domestic household use in view of geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supplies, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announceed on Monday.The move comes amid constraints in LPG availability due to global supply pressures,…

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After Yuvraj Singh ‘no communication’ claim, ex-India star targets Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri, selectors | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Monday came out in support of former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh, who recently revealed that he did not receive clear communication from then captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and selectors while reflecting on his retirement.In a recent…

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NGT moved over tree felling for park development in Odisha

CUTTACK: Alleged large-scale felling of trees for a proposed Rs 28-crore urban development project in Odisha’s Baripada municipality area has landed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), with a Kendrapada based petitioner seeking immediate intervention.Seeking relief, Pratap Chandra Mohanty has urged the tribunal to declare the tree felling illegal under the Van Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan…

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Nirmala Sitharaman: ‘Need something far more versatile’: FM Sitharaman flags AI cyber risks amid Anthropic ‘Mythos’ concerns

File photo: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday urged banks to strengthen cybersecurity systems and adopt a more proactive approach to tackle emerging threats linked to advanced artificial intelligence models, particularly amid concerns over Anthropic’s “Claude Mythos”.Chairing a high-level meeting with bank chiefs alongside IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sitharaman directed lenders…

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MI vs RCB IPL 2026 live streaming: When and where to watch Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma clash? | Cricket News

The stage is set for a high-octane clash as the Mumbai Indians host the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium tonight. While Mumbai holds the historical upper hand with 19 wins, RCB has been the more dominant force recently, winning four of their last six encounters. Match Details Match: Mumbai Indians…

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Youngest and fastest! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks two major IPL records | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A subdued outing with the bat could not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from scripting history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books during Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in a low-scoring contest at the…

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Huge setback! Koneru Humpy likely to skip Women’s Candidates 2026 – here’s why | Chess News

Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…

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