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While natural gas makes up just a small portion of Indias power mix, a scarcity of coal and hot weather has triggered scheduled blackouts. (Representational image: PTI)

India turns to expensive foreign gas to ease its power crisis

The purchases are unusual for India's cost-sensitive power generators, which tend to avoid buying LNG at such high rates

5 May 2022 10:14 AM IST

The LIC IPO was expected to hit the market this month. (Photo: PTI)

LIC mega IPO opens for subscription; to close on May 9

The government aims to generate about Rs 21,000 crore by diluting its 3.5 per cent stake in the insurance behemoth

5 May 2022 3:54 AM IST

The US Supreme Court. (Photo: AP)

DC Edit | US women may lose a basic right

The point is a woman's right over her body may be taken away in the United States in 2022 and that says it all

5 May 2022 1:56 AM IST

LIC is ranked fifth globally by life insurance Gross Written Premium (GWP) and 10th globally in terms of total assets. (PTI)

AA Edit | LIC's history-making IPO can be a win-win for all

It gives an opportunity for people to be a part of the growth of the biggest insurer, which they nurtured for several...

5 May 2022 1:36 AM IST

In the 36-second video tweeted on Wednesday by the MNS chief, Bal Thackeray was seen draped in a saffron shawl with the Shiv Sena symbol in the background. (Twitter)

Raj Thackeray shares Bal Thackeray's old video, ups ante against...

The MNS leader had asked people to lodge complaint with police by dialling 100 if they are disturbed by the sound of...

4 May 2022 1:37 PM IST

Senior Congress leaders KC Venugopal and Ajay Maken

KC Venugopal, Maken in Udaipur to oversee preparations for Congress...

The leaders will stay at Udaipur, also called the city of lakes, for the day to finalise the preparations for the...

4 May 2022 1:08 PM IST

Navneet Rana and her MLA-husband Ravi Rana (ANI file image)

Hanuman Chalisa row: Rana couple granted bail by Mumbai court

The couple was arrested on April 23 following their public declaration of reciting the Hanuman Chalisa outside CM Uddhav...

4 May 2022 12:49 PM IST

Niti Aayog member VK Paul (PTI file image)

Increase in death registration in 2020 not entirely due to Covid...

Paul pointed out that excess death registration increase has been noted in previous years despite a declining death rate...

4 May 2022 12:19 PM IST

Elon Musk (Twitter/@AFP)

Elon Musk hints at Twitter charging commercial, govt users

If Twitter implements the pay-to-post policy, it would become the first major social media company to charge users to...

4 May 2022 12:02 PM IST

Police baton charge protesters after clashes broke out in Jalori Gate area, in Jodhpur, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Curfew remains in force in Jodhpur, 97 arrested after communal clashes

The Jodhpur deputy commissioner of police had issued orders imposing a curfew besides suspending mobile internet...

4 May 2022 11:20 AM IST

Sri Lankans protesting against the economic crisis lie on the road outside Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksas official residence demanding the government step-down in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, May 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Lankan Parliament crucial session after Oppn moves no-trust motion...

Sri Lankan government announced the appointment of a Cabinet sub-committee to look into the proposal for a new...

4 May 2022 11:06 AM IST

The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialised fields.

US announces 1.5-year extension for some expiring immigrant work...

The move announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday will go into effect from May 4, 2022

4 May 2022 10:27 AM IST