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Energy boost: OIL strikes gas in Rajasthan’s Dandewala

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with a flow of nearly 25,000 standard cubic metres per day, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.Congratulating OIL on its technological excellence, Puri said on social media that the discovery by...

217 Indians joined Russian army, 49 dead, Centre tells SC | India News

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

Russian army soldiers (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Union govt has told SC that as many as 217 Indians had joined Russian forces, of which 49 died and six are missing in action in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The govt said the Indian Embassy is making efforts to bring back the 139 persons who have...

States get 4 months to bid for 1st 50 industrial parks

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday said that it has opened a four-month window for states to apply for setting up the first 50 industrial parks under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (Bhavya) scheme.Over six years, starting from the current fiscal, the scheme provides for the setting up of 100 plug-and-play industrial parks...

In FY26, NTPC consolidated profit rises 15%

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: Power giant NTPC on Saturday reported a 15% increase in consolidated profit, which rose from Rs 23,953 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 27,546 crore in 2025-26. It said the group’s strong performance was bolstered by a 29% increase in the share of joint venture profits, which reached Rs 2,864 crore, along with Rs...

Government asks Gymkhana Club to hand over premises, cites national security needs | India News

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: Central govt has ordered Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC), one of the oldest clubs in India, which is located next to PM’s residence in Lutyens’ Delhi, to hand over the premises by June 5 for the “strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure and other vital public security purposes”.Govt had given 27.3 acres of land...

Fuel prices up 3rd time in 10 days, PSUs losing Rs 13/litre on petrol, Rs 38 on diesel

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: Public sector oil companies increased petrol and diesel prices by nearly 90 paise per litre on Saturday, the third hike since May 15, as they sought to partly offset mounting losses from selling fuels below market rates amid a sharp rise in global crude prices due to supply concerns.But that still leaves them...

Rubio delivers invitation to PM from Trump to visit US, says US won’t allow Iran to hold energy market hostage | India News

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: After the roller coaster of the past 12 months, the US and India looked to steady the relationship with visiting Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling on PM Narendra Modi and delivering an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the US “in the near future”. As the 2 sides discussed the situation...

US pushes Mauritius down to become 2nd largest source of FDI

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

NEW DELHI: The US has emerged as the second largest source of foreign direct investment into India during the last financial year, overtaking Mauritius.Equity investments from the US more than doubled to over $11 billion in 2025-26 as companies chose to invest directly into India instead of routing funds through a tax-friendly jurisdiction as they...

Kashmir nomads file ‘atrocity’ complaint after demolition of their houses | India News

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

SRINAGAR: Nomadic Gujjars and Backerwals, whose houses have been demolished by the administration, have filed a complaint with the police, alleging that “demolition of their tribal habitations” are in violation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and Forest Rights Act, 2006.They have sought action against the officials who razed around 30 habitations in...

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Stephen Colbert returns to TV on local Michigan station

TazaPulseMay 24, 2026

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Thursday’s July 25, 2019 show. CBS Photo Archive | CBS | Getty Images Stephen Colbert’s final appearance on “The Late Show” on Thursday marked the end of his 11-year run in his staple late night television slot. But one day later, he found a way back on TV:...