Six EU countries urge windfall tax on energy firmsSix EU nations are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on oil companies. Profits have surged due to the ongoing Middle East war and rising cost...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Earlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains why the bursts repeatEarlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains ...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Iran’s South Pars Phase 14 refinery 70% repaired after Israeli strike: ReportThe repair work on Iran's South Pars Phase 14 gas refinery has reached a promising seventy percent completion mark. Following an Israeli at...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plumeNASA's groundbreaking LCROSS mission in 2009 confirmed the presence of water ice at the Moon's south pole, transforming our understanding o...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Tamil Nadu unveils major power reforms: 50,000 new agri Connections, over 12,500 jobsBy the year 2026-2027, Tamil Nadu is set to enhance its agricultural sector by providing fifty thousand new electricity connections. Alongs...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
In 2021, scientists tested 20 bonnethead sharks at Florida State and found they use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate: Study suggests sharks may have a magnetic mapSharks possess an incredible ability to roam the expansive oceans, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field as their guide. Recent studies have...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
South Africa adds R500 processing fee to ETA system; here’s what travellers will paySouth Africa has introduced a R500 processing fee for applications made through its Electronic Travel Authorisation system. While the digit...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodiesIndia advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international te...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India enters 'long-term arrangement' with Mauritius to supply petrol, diesel and aviation fuelIndia has signed a long-term supply arrangement with Mauritius for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel, strengthening energy cooperation betwe...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Indian Oil close to signing LPG import deal with Algeria's Sonatrach for 2027: SourcesIndian Oil Corp has finalized a deal with Algeria's Sonatrach for LPG imports. This agreement will supply one very large gas carrier monthl...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
IGL, MGL, Adani Total Gas shares rally up to 6% as govt boosts domestic PNG pushCity gas distributor stocks rallied after the government approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic PNG connections from September...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Government offers cheaper domestic gas to city gas distributors to boost PNG connectionsThe government will provide cheaper domestic gas to distributors. This incentivizes converting inactive piped natural gas meters into worki...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered a reductionSouth Korean and U.S. militaries are shortening their joint drills as requested by the United States. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises wi...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Plea for pooled gas gains steam amid renewed tensions in West AsiaCity gas firms want the government to reinstate a pooled gas mechanism. This is due to ongoing supply and price uncertainties in West Asia....
19 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Nagaland gets its first natural gas supply via National Gas GridIndradhanush Gas Grid Limited has supplied natural gas to Nagaland for the first time through the National Gas Grid after injecting gas int...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
ONGC successfully commissions gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Assam's GolaghatONGC has commissioned gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Assam. This development enables surplus natural gas to be processed a...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
BP to sell 20% stake in Venezuela's Cocuina gas field to Trinidad's NGC, sources sayBP will sell a stake in a Venezuelan gas field to Trinidad's National Gas Company. This agreement follows Venezuela granting BP a license t...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST