NEW DELHI: An industry committee has recommended a nationwide shift to smart prepaid metering for domestic piped natural gas (PNG), calling it a “critical and forward-looking reform” for the sector.In a report submitted recently to Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), the committee said the shift is essential to address long-standing challenges such as…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarhon on Sunday.In a big change for LSG, Manimaran Siddharth came in and Digvesh Rathi missed out from the playing XI. While Punjab Kings made no…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain…
A Punjabi TV host in Canada has been sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for importing drugs from the US. A 47-year-old woman who worked as a Punjabi radio and TV host in Canada for the past 10 years has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison after she was caught red-handed while smuggling meth…
Why AI-driven job uncertainty is pushing young graduates toward graduate school despite a stable economy. (Getty Images) As artificial intelligence reshapes hiring patterns and disrupts traditional entry-level roles, a growing number of young graduates are rethinking their next career move. Instead of immediately entering the workforce, many are opting to return to classrooms, viewing higher…
US president Donald Trump on Sunday said a US delegation will travel to Islamabad for fresh talks with Iran, days after an earlier round of negotiations failed in the Pakistani capital.“My representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan. They will be there tomorrow evening, for negotiations,” he wrote on Truth Social.At the same time, Trump issued…
Orgasm shots: The controversial ‘happy ending’ being marketed to brides The checklist for the dream wedding used to have that perfect bridal glow, a “Manish Malhotra’s designer lehenga”, a palace in Udaipur, and a perfect wedding film-maker to make the day the most perfect one. However, the “bridal glow” has officially moved from the surface…
Baby names often spread quietly, without much attention. Through grandparents, old poetry books, family stories, and sometimes just through sound. In many Indian homes, Indo-Arabic and Persian names have always been there, softly used, never loud about their origins. They feel familiar, easy to say, easy to live with. Here are some such names that…
PM Modi’s ‘Jhalmuri break in Jhargram’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a candid jhalmuri break amid the hustle, bustle and political heat of West Bengal, where the BJP, led by him, is mounting a strong challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year incumbency.After concluding his address in Jhargram, PM Modi walked up to…
Bombay High Court recruitment 2026 The High Court of Judicature at Bombay has released the exam centre details for the screening test of Clerk recruitment 2026. Candidates who applied for the 1,382 Clerk posts can now check their allotted examination centres on the official website — bombayhighcourt.nic.in.According to the official notice, the screening test for…