New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged oil and gas companies to review and strengthen their compensation policies beyond statutory requirements to ensure adequate support for families of workers killed or permanently disabled in accidents.While several companies have already enhanced their voluntary compensation packages following its interventions and continued follow-up, the…
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…
South Africa and Pakistan enter this match knowing there is little room left for error. Both teams suffered heavy defeats in their opening games of the Women’s T20 World Cup and now find themselves under pressure. South Africa were beaten by Australia by 64 runs, while Pakistan lost to India by 65 runs. As a…
Alia Bhatt says daughter Raha is ‘meant for the stage’; reveals she loves dance, music and sports: ‘She’s a leader and a thinker in her own way’ (Image credits: Instagram) Alia Bhatt is currently busy promoting her upcoming action thriller Alpha, and amid the film’s promotional activities, she opened up about her daughter Raha Kapoor,…
The Pacific coast has always carried a particular pull for people thinking about where to spend later life, though the reality on the ground is less romantic than postcards suggest. It is a long strip of towns that shift character every few miles, from rain-heavy Washington harbours to the softer, sandy stretches of Oregon and…
Ranchi: The state forest, environment and climate change department would begin the World Environment Day celebrations with a cleanliness drive at the Biodiversity Park in Ranchi on Tuesday.“The department would join hands with public, students and environmental experts to organise activities to generate awareness about environmental protection,” Sanjeev Kumar, the principal chief conservator of forests…
Sixty metres beneath one of southern Africa’s driest landscapes lies a world that seems strangely detached from everything above it. The surface of the Kalahari Desert is defined by heat, sparse vegetation and long stretches of rocky ground, yet hidden underneath part of this vast region is a body of water so large that it…
Rahul, father of 9-year-old Abhay, says “My son has always been very energetic, and when he felt frustrated, that energy often came out as anger. We started channeling his anger into physical activities like running, cycling, playing football, and even simple exercises at home, and trust me, it helped,” he says. Rahul says with a…
Mini India is all set to launch the made-in-India Mini Countryman C in the Indian market tomorrow, i.e., June 17, 2026. Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries are expected to begin immediately. The new Mini Countryman C, which will be locally produced at…
The day has a pleasant, social flavour. Moon and Venus bring pleasure and warmth for families, and an urge to be comfortable and so even practical Capricorn could feel like getting away from the responsibilities for a short time and enjoying a delicious meal, outdoors, and a warm company.A picnic, an outing or a trip…
