India looking to expand strategic petroleum reserves with new facilities in MP, Rajasthan

India is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil (representative image) NEW DELHI: India is looking to expand its strategic petroleum reserves with new facilities at Bina in Madhya Pradesh and Bikaner in Rajasthan, besides adding storage capacity at Mangalore, to strengthen the country’s energy security against supply disruptions.According to a…

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Parliament panel questions why rising capex in oil & gas sector is not leading to higher production

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has questioned whether rising capital expenditure in India’s oil and gas sector is translating into higher domestic production, noting that crude oil output has continued to decline despite a sharp increase in investments.It has asked the petroleum ministry to submit a detailed report explaining how recent exploration reforms and newly…

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Louisiana created 1,170 acres of new wetlands in Barataria Basin; one year later, shrimp and crabs are returning to the restored habitat

One year after Louisiana restored 1,170 acres of wetlands, shrimp, crabs and red drum are returning to the habitat. Louisiana’s coastline is showing early signs of recovery after a major wetland restoration project created 1,170 acres of new marsh habitat in the Barataria Basin. Just one year after construction, species including white and brown shrimp,…

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CSAB special round 2 seat allotment result 2026 out The Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) has released the special round 2 seat allotment result for 2026 admissions. Candidates who took part in the CSAB special counselling rounds can now check their allotment status on the official website, csab.nic.in.Candidates need to log in using their CSAB…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Where are BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 headed?

Stock market today: Analysts flag crude oil, inflation and geopolitical risks as key market drivers Analysts said elevated crude oil prices and uncertainty around global developments were weighing on investor sentiment. Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments said markets remained on edge ahead of key inflation readings in India and the US, with investors closely watching…

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In 2025, Virginia spent $8 million rebuilding 1.09 miles of Ragged Island shoreline; the project created 2.6 acres of new marsh and 2.2 acres of oyster reef while cutting hundreds of tons of sediment entering Chesapeake Bay

Virginia’s Ragged Island restoration is creating new marsh and oyster habitat while reducing sediment entering Chesapeake Bay. Virginia has completed a major shoreline restoration project on Ragged Island, helping rebuild wetlands and oyster habitat while reducing the amount of sediment and nutrients entering the Chesapeake Bay.The project, funded with $8 million from NOAA Fisheries’ Office…

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