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PNG push: Govt to offer distributers extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

The push for wider PNG adoption gathered pace during the Middle East conflict earlier this year. (Image for representative purpose only) Looking to push for faster adoption of piped natural gas (PNG), the government has introduced an additional incentive for city gas distributors to expand household piped-gas networks. The scheme offers 200 standard cubic metres…

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Pakistan 0/0 in 0.0 Overs

England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Live Updates: Pakistan captain Babar Azam was ruled out of the first test against England starting on Wednesday because of a hand injury. Babar was struck on the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies this month, and hit again in a warmup game last…

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Supreme Court puts NTA on the spot over NEET reforms: ‘No more ad-hoc measures’ as exam system faces major changes

The Supreme Court has sought a fresh report from the NTA on implementing key recommendations for NEET reforms, stressing that changes must be permanent rather than ad-hoc. As the government introduces tighter question-paper checks, replaces 600 experts and strengthens security, the court’s focus remains on accountability, institutional safeguards and restoring students’ confidence in the examination…

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Walkover sends Satwik-Chirag into BWF World Championships pre-quarters; Tanisha-Dhruv also advance | Badminton News

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, front. (File photo) Indian men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi on Wednesday without playing a match after their Scottish opponents withdrew.The fifth-seeded Indian pair, who have won two bronze medals at the World Championships, had received…

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Zepto’s alleged ‘20-kg’ internship rule sparks gender bias row: When does a job requirement cross the line?

Zepto’s alleged ‘20-kg’ internship rule sparks outrage: Is gender being used as a hiring filter? We are in 2026. We ostentatiously talk about the glorifying women’s empowerment theme and how girls are making space in every sector. Yet, sachets of gender inequality are thrown over almost every aisle we stroll. What does a computer science…

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India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey – why fund managers are underweight

Indian equities have declined over the past two weeks despite a brighter earnings outlook. India’s stock market, among the worst performing this year, has now replaced Indonesia to become the ‘least-favoured’ stock market in India, as per a fund managers’ survey by Bank of America Corp. This signals growing investor caution for the Indian stock…

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He worked 8-hour shifts at Intel and studied after work: How this IIT Delhi engineer secured ISRO AIR 7 to become a scientist

IIT Delhi engineer Hemant Kumar Bhukar leaves Intel after 3 years, secures AIR 7 to become an ISRO scientist. (AI Image) “There are no shortcuts to success.” This is the lesson that emerges from the remarkable journey of Hemant Kumar Bhukar, an engineer from Rajasthan who walked away from a comfortable corporate career to pursue…

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Sri Lanka batter says ‘thank you’ to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ‘IPL’ promise, then throws his wicket – Watch | Cricket News

Prasidh Krishna, second right, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, 64, celebrates after taking a wicket of Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella. (left) and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dickwealla A light exchange between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Niroshan Dickwella was followed by the Sri Lankan batter’s dismissal as India moved closer to victory in the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.With Sri…

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