March 29 (Reuters) – The Indian government said on Sunday it is relaxing petroleum safety and licensing rules to allow faster distribution of kerosene to households, as the Iran war disrupts energy supplies worldwide. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in an official notification that the measures would enable the ad‑hoc distribution of…
My fellow Australians. By nature, we’re an optimistic country. But I understand that right now it’s hard to be positive. The war in the Middle East has caused the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history. Australia is not an active participant in this war. But all Australians are paying higher prices because…
An Iran-bound crude shipment that was initially headed for India changed course mid-voyage and began moving towards China, sparking speculation that payment issues or sanctions-related hurdles may have forced the diversion. Now, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas has stepped in to clarify that there are no payment problems and any such claims are…
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) application deadline for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination 2026 is tomorrow, March 12, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their forms until through the official OPSC website.Earlier, the Commission gave aspirants additional time to complete the online registration and upload required documents. The OCS…
Aakash Chopra has weighed in on the role of Rohit Sharma at Mumbai Indians, stating that the veteran opener should remain involved for the entire duration of a match rather than being utilised only as an Impact Player in the Indian Premier League.Sharing his views, the former India opener said that if Rohit is fully…
Zakir Khan and Alia Bhatt The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated Hindi cinema and OTT in style. At a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai on April 5, the finest talents who made 2025 special were honoured. Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound was named Best Film, while Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar emerged as the top winner at the ceremony,…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765 wickets…
Representational AI image The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has begun the registration process for the June session of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination 2026. The exam is a mandatory screening test for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who have completed their primary medical education abroad and wish to practise…
Sanjiv Goenka interaction with Rishabh Pant (Image: X) Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the much-discussed on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant following their defeat to Delhi Capitals.After the loss, Goenka was seen in an animated conversation with Pant, with head coach Justin Langer also part of the exchange. While no audio…
The move, disclosed last week by India’s Directorate General of Shipping, adds Gazprom Insurance, Rosgosstrakh Insurance and Balance Insurance to a roster that already includes some of Russia’s largest state-linked insurers. The South Asian nation is now the world’s top buyer of Russian crude, and it is leaning more heavily on flows from Moscow as…
