NEW DELHI: Dismissing reports of fuel quality issues at outlets, govt Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced by oil marketing companies (OMCs) to detect fuel contamination and adulteration.In a post on X, the petroleum ministry said OMCs were regularly monitoring fuel quality, water ingress and contamination, and that only two cases of chloride contamination…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea, but across the Caribbean, many of them are struggling to survive. Along with warming oceans and habitat loss, bacterial diseases have become a growing threat, capable of wiping out large sections of coral in a short time. Now, researchers in Florida have…
Nora Fatehi breaks silence on dating rumours with Yassine Bounou, calls Moroccan goalkeeper ‘very kind’ and ‘one of the best in the world’ Nora Fatehi has finally addressed the dating rumours linking her to Moroccan football star Yassine Bounou, affectionately known as Bono. While reacting to the speculation with a blush, the actor-dancer clarified that…
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Resham Fatma has become the first Indian acid attack survivor to earn the prestigious fully funded Chevening Scholarship, paving her way to study at the London School of Economics. In 2014, a 17-year-old schoolgirl in Lucknow was cornered, attacked with a knife, and doused in acid for saying “no” to a marriage proposal. Today, that…
Cyrus is inspired by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire and one of history’s most influential rulers. It is closely associated with vision, justice and exceptional leadership because of the legacy of the Persian emperor. Baby names inspired by kings and royalty have stood the test of time because they embody qualities such…
TS Galaxy’s Sipho Maseti leaves fans stunned after handling the ball outside the area in stoppage time, apparently fooled by the extra markings on a dual-purpose pitchTS Galaxy goalkeeper Sipho Maseti produced one of the most bizarre moments of the new South African Premiership season after appearing to mistake a rugby field marking for the…
New government schemes will offer significant financial support to Indian private space companies. These initiatives aim to boost domestic launch capabilities and global competitiveness for businesses. Subsidies will cover launch services, technology transfer, and access to ISRO facilities. The programs are designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate private sector growth. This support will make…
Quote of the day by former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga. When Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga sat down with Australian journalist Michael Maher in July 2005 for an interview on the ABC program Foreign Correspondent, her presidency was drawing to a close. Asked about the allure of supreme political office, Sri Lanka’s first female president brushed…
US oil giants are “making too much money”, and Donald Trump is not happy about it.US President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at Exxon Mobil and Chevron, accusing the oil producers of profiting from supply shortages while motorists continue to pay elevated fuel prices. He further urged them to cut retail fuel prices instead…