Meet Puri's 'Bahubali' Anil Gochikar: The vegetarian bodybuilder amid the egg vs soya debate who trained at ancient Jagaghars to become Mr IndiaA debate over eggs versus soya in school meals has spotlighted Anil Gochikar, a vegetarian bodybuilder and priest from Puri. Viral social m...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Who pays when Blockchain fails, ask experts flagging gapsUnlike conventional digital systems, where responsibility typically rests with a platform operator, data controller or service provider, bl...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Hormuz traffic eases; Iran revives crude supply pitch to IndiaMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is normalizing, with most India-bound energy shipments successfully navigating the chokepoint...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Modi govt cabinet reshuffle buzz gains momentum; revamp likely before Parliament Monsoon sessionCabinet reshuffle: A reshuffle of the Modi government's Council of Ministers is expected soon, possibly before the Monsoon session of Parli...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri's pay packet shrinks 6.8% to Rs 23.9 crore in FY26In FY26, Sanjiv Puri, the Chairman and Managing Director of ITC, saw his total compensation decline by 6.8% to Rs 23.91 crore. This reducti...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
ITC CMD total remuneration slips 6.8% to Rs 23.91 crore in FY26ITC Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri's total pay saw a 6.8% dip to Rs 23.91 crore in FY26, primarily due to lower performance bon...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
India, Iran revive energy dialogue as ministers meet on BRICS sidelinesIndia and Iran are exploring new avenues for energy sector collaboration, as announced by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri following a mee...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
ONGC, bp sign technical services contract to boost production from Western Offshore BasinONGC and bp have inked a deal to boost oil and gas output from the Western Offshore Basin. This partnership leverages bp's global expertise...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
MoS George Kurian's resignation fuels Cabinet rejig buzzUnion Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned, sparking speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. His Rajya Sabha term ...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
ONGC rebrands itself as ‘gas and oil’ firm as natural gas output overtakes crudeState-run ONGC is shifting its focus, now prioritizing natural gas over crude oil. Chairman Arun Kumar Singh announced that gas production ...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
No real spike in petrol, diesel prices in India despite global crude oil market volatility: Hardeep Singh PuriAddressing a press conference during his visit to Sonbhadra as part of the Centre's campaign marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi governme...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Fuel prices to be reviewed based on crude oil supply, says Union Minister Suresh GopiUnion Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said the government will review fuel prices based on the availability of ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh PuriSpeaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India drop...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
India waives excise duty on petrol with higher ethanolIndia's government is giving consumers a break by waiving excise duty on petrol. This move is tied to the increased use of ethanol blended ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Women-led development will add 2-3% to GDP: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriUnion Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday highlighted that shifting from "women-centric" to "women-led" deve...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST