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ONGC floated a tender for these rigs as it looks to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration under the government’s Samudra Manthan mission. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation or ONGC is expected to spend about $18–20 billion on hiring deep-water drilling rigs for what could become its largest-ever oil exploration programme, according to people familiar with…
File photo: Israeli defence minister Israel Katz Israel said on Tuesday that its military would take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a “security zone”, marking a major escalation in its campaign against Hezbollah, while Lebanon took the unprecedented step of declaring Iran’s ambassador persona non grata and ordering him…
Nepal has always been more than a neighbour to India. It has been a shoulder along our northern edge — one where no threat was perceived, whose people mingled freely with ours, whose temples we prayed at with fervour, whose Gurkhas came to define valour itself. A long-running narrative of Roti-Beti — sharing bread and…
Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, PM Modi on Monday warned of possible attempts by “certain elements” to exploit the situation to endanger India’s internal security. He, however, assured that security and law-and-order agencies were in a state of high alert to detect and avert such designs. Drawing attention of Lok Sabha to the…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before taking…
AI generated image for representation Google and other cybersecurity companies, including iVerify and Lookout, have identified a new iPhone hacking technique. This new spyware, known as DarkSword, can silently compromise devices simply by visiting an infected website, cybersecurity researchers have warned. The attack targets iPhones running older versions of iOS 18, which can extract sensitive…
G Kishan Reddy (File photo) Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said coal gasification will play a critical role in enhancing India’s energy security, reducing import dependence and supporting industrial growth.The renewed push has gained urgency amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has led to a surge in global energy…
The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…
Residents shower rose petals on security personnel in Uttam Nagar on Saturday NEW DELHI: At first light on Eid morning, Uttam Nagar had an unusual stillness. Barricades cut across lanes, police and paramilitary personnel stood at every entry point, and access was tightly controlled.By 6.30am, the Eidgah filled with worshippers. Prayers were offered under tight…
File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) Britain has assured Cyprus that its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, even as London strengthens protective measures around the Republic of Cyprus amid regional tensions.As per news agency Reuters, the assurance was conveyed during a…
