Qatar state‑run QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran drone attacks, sends European gas prices soaring

Qatar state‑run QatarEnergy halts LNG production after Iran drone attacks, sends European gas prices soaring

Qatar’s state-owned energy giant, QatarEnergy, announced on Monday that it had suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following Iranian drone attacks on two of its key processing facilities. The halt affects operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG complex, and Mesaieed Industrial City, both critical hubs for the Gulf state’s gas output.Qatar’s…

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‘We are Pakistan, we do things differently’: Salman Ali Agha hails team’s bold approach before India showdown

‘We are Pakistan, we do things differently’: Salman Ali Agha hails team’s bold approach before India showdown

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha struck a confident and defiant tone after guiding his side to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, declaring that Pakistan’s unique cricketing identity remains their biggest strength….

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Your landlord is refusing to return your security deposit, here’s what you can do

Your landlord is refusing to return your security deposit, here’s what you can do

NEW DELHI: You have vacated your flat, handed over the keys, cleared pending bills, and expected your security deposit back. But instead of receiving the money, your landlord suddenly stops responding, delays payment, or starts making vague deductions for ‘damages.‘Security deposit disputes are among the most common conflicts between tenants and landlords. That said, tenants…

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CBSE mandates AI and computational thinking training for 2026–27; new curriculum rolled out for Classes 3–8

CBSE mandates AI and computational thinking training for 2026–27; new curriculum rolled out for Classes 3–8

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has formally notified “Computational Thinking (CT) and Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)” as the training theme for the academic session 2026–27. This has been taken as per the guidelines laid down in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023.This clearly…

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India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah return as India face South Africa in the T20Is

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah return as India face South Africa in the T20Is

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st T20I: Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is set to witness a historic moment as it prepares to host its first ever red-soil pitch for an international match. Known traditionally for black-soil surfaces, the venue has taken a bold step ahead of the opening T20I between India and South Africa….

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Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; direct link to download here

Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket released at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in; direct link to download here

Karnataka PGCET 2026 hall ticket out The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the hall ticket for the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes.Candidates who have registered for the entrance examination can now download their admit cards through…

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Neha Bhasin talks about her decision to not have her own kids; singer shares, ‘Hum dono ko lagta hai ki hum apni moh-maya…’ | Hindi Movie News

Neha Bhasin talks about her decision to not have her own kids; singer shares, ‘Hum dono ko lagta hai ki hum apni moh-maya…’ | Hindi Movie News

Singer Neha Bhasin and producer Sameer Uddin revealed their personal choice to remain childfree, emphasizing that legacy isn’t solely biological. They expressed a desire to end worldly attachments with themselves. Bhasin also discussed the unique dynamic of their marriage, where their shared passion for creation takes precedence, yet she feels deeply understood. Singer Neha Bhasin…

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NEW DELHI: Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday India’s strategic petroleum reserve can last up to 74 days to meet demand caused by any global crisis. “Together, if you look at the reserves in our caverns and what is held by our refineries and floating platforms at our ports and our products, it comes to 74 days,” Puri said, adding International Energy Agency stipulates about 90 days of holding as a strategic petroleum reserve. Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Puri said for a country like India, which is growing at a phenomenal pace, there must be a viable and secure reserve so it is not vulnerable in case of global turbulence. “I feel as the minister safe with something at 74 days. But we can consider raising it going forward,” he said. He informed Parliament that the caverns are in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, while hoping to get started in Odisha soon. “Strategic petroleum reserve is a very important component in economic stability and our energy security,” he said. India is the world’s third largest consumer of crude oil, has the fourth largest refining capacity and is the fifth largest exporter of petroleum products.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Trade Deal Wouldn’t Happen Without Him”: Goyal Praises US Envoy GorOpposition Parties’ No-Confidence Move Against Om Birla?; ICC Rejects Pak Demand Over India BoycottRajnath Singh, Greek Counterpart Chart Five-Year Defence Cooperation Roadmap’India Must Find Its Own Elon Musk’: Ex-DGMO Emphasises Superiority In Space Tech To Win Future WarsPunjab Law College Horror: Student Shoots Classmate, Turns Gun On SelfBJP Accuses Mamata of Misleading Nation After SC SIR Ruling, TMC Counters ClaimsWatergate Files Reveal Ex-US President Nixon Was Ready To Back China If It Attacked India In 1971How Sanae Takaichi’s Japan Elections Win Could Alter Indo-Pacific Power Balance, India’s StrategyPariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi Advises Students on Discipline and More for Viksit Bharat 2047’White Collar Terrorism…’: Ex-DGMO AK Bhatt On Biggest Challenge For The Army In Jammu & Kashmir123PhotostoriesValentine’s Week special: Luxury stays for solo reflection and self connection8 easy and delicious ways to add fruit jam to your breakfastExclusive – Laughter Chefs 3’s Arjun Bijlani on pairing up with Tejasswi Prakash: I keep teasing her asking when she’s getting married, planning to have kids. even call her ‘bhabhi’Replace your cookware immediately if you notice these 5 signs (number 3 is a warning)Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder net worth: Inside the couple’s USD 260 million empireChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 10 smart tips and tricks for deep frying for better taste and nutrition6 unique homes in India; redefining contemporary residential architecture7 ancient fish species older than dinosaursHow luxurious is Suryakumar Yadav’s garage? 5 cars from his collectionWhat epilepsy really is (and what it isn’t)123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingTravis KelceBad BunnyBrittany MahomesRobert Kraf WifeCoco JonesCandace OwensSuper Bowl 60 Halftime PerformanceNBA Trade RumorsJutta LeerdamKim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Net Worth

NEW DELHI: Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday India’s strategic petroleum reserve can last up to 74 days to meet demand caused by any global crisis. “Together, if you look at the reserves in our caverns and what is held by our refineries and floating platforms at our ports and our products, it comes to 74 days,” Puri said, adding International Energy Agency stipulates about 90 days of holding as a strategic petroleum reserve. Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Puri said for a country like India, which is growing at a phenomenal pace, there must be a viable and secure reserve so it is not vulnerable in case of global turbulence. “I feel as the minister safe with something at 74 days. But we can consider raising it going forward,” he said. He informed Parliament that the caverns are in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, while hoping to get started in Odisha soon. “Strategic petroleum reserve is a very important component in economic stability and our energy security,” he said. India is the world’s third largest consumer of crude oil, has the fourth largest refining capacity and is the fifth largest exporter of petroleum products.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Trade Deal Wouldn’t Happen Without Him”: Goyal Praises US Envoy GorOpposition Parties’ No-Confidence Move Against Om Birla?; ICC Rejects Pak Demand Over India BoycottRajnath Singh, Greek Counterpart Chart Five-Year Defence Cooperation Roadmap’India Must Find Its Own Elon Musk’: Ex-DGMO Emphasises Superiority In Space Tech To Win Future WarsPunjab Law College Horror: Student Shoots Classmate, Turns Gun On SelfBJP Accuses Mamata of Misleading Nation After SC SIR Ruling, TMC Counters ClaimsWatergate Files Reveal Ex-US President Nixon Was Ready To Back China If It Attacked India In 1971How Sanae Takaichi’s Japan Elections Win Could Alter Indo-Pacific Power Balance, India’s StrategyPariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi Advises Students on Discipline and More for Viksit Bharat 2047’White Collar Terrorism…’: Ex-DGMO AK Bhatt On Biggest Challenge For The Army In Jammu & Kashmir123PhotostoriesValentine’s Week special: Luxury stays for solo reflection and self connection8 easy and delicious ways to add fruit jam to your breakfastExclusive – Laughter Chefs 3’s Arjun Bijlani on pairing up with Tejasswi Prakash: I keep teasing her asking when she’s getting married, planning to have kids. even call her ‘bhabhi’Replace your cookware immediately if you notice these 5 signs (number 3 is a warning)Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder net worth: Inside the couple’s USD 260 million empireChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 10 smart tips and tricks for deep frying for better taste and nutrition6 unique homes in India; redefining contemporary residential architecture7 ancient fish species older than dinosaursHow luxurious is Suryakumar Yadav’s garage? 5 cars from his collectionWhat epilepsy really is (and what it isn’t)123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingTravis KelceBad BunnyBrittany MahomesRobert Kraf WifeCoco JonesCandace OwensSuper Bowl 60 Halftime PerformanceNBA Trade RumorsJutta LeerdamKim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Net Worth

NEW DELHI: Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday India’s strategic petroleum reserve can last up to 74 days to meet demand caused by any global crisis. “Together, if you look at the reserves in our caverns and what is held by our refineries and floating platforms at our ports and our products,…

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Representative image NEW DELHI: State-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from the Argentine govt for deep exploration of five brine lithium blocks in the South American country.Officials said the environmental clearance from Argentina will allow the drilling of boreholes to undertake surveys and exploratory drilling, and to ascertain the total volume of the critical mineral available for extraction.Talking to reporters, mines secretary Piyush Goyal said production from these blocks is expected to begin in 2029. He also said the govt is working on a scheme for processing critical minerals, which is at an advanced stage of finalisation.KABIL had signed an exploration and development agreement with a state-owned enterprise of Argentina’s Catamarca province to help India strengthen lithium supplies while developing the lithium mining and downstream sectors in both countries.India is also exploring investment opportunities in lithium projects in Brazil, Canada and Australia.Speaking to reporters, Goyal said India is unable to import lithium available abroad due to the absence of a domestic processing value chain.“The scheme for processing of the critical mineral value chain is at an advanced stage,” he said, adding that details will be shared once it is approved. Lithium is an important raw material for batteries. The scheme is expected to enhance the resilience of EV and storage batteries in the country.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Chokepoints Now A Global Anxiety’: Jaishankar Invokes West Asia Crisis At Indian Ocean ConferenceMathura: Boat Carrying Devotees Capsizes In Yamuna; 10 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Ops OnQatar Assures Reliable Energy Supply To India Amid West Asia Crisis After Hardeep Puri’s Doha VisitPakistan-ISI Spy Network Busted: 11 Arrested For Recce Of Military Sites Across North IndiaCentre Notifies CAPF General Administration Act 2026; Families, Retired Officers Protest in DelhiJustice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row — Why He Stepped Down On Day Of Impeachment Defence’Win A War Without Firing?’ CDS Anil Chauhan Explains Shift From Battlefield To Perception WarfareExercise Brahmastra: Indian army’s first firing from the AH-64E Apache attack helicoptersMarco Rubio’s India Visit Next Month After Talks With Vikram Misri in WashingtonTelangana HC Grants Pawan Khera One Week Bail In FIR By Himanta Sarma’s Wife123Photostories4 high-profile business family feuds that made headlines globally5 things that make Bandhavgarh National Park irresistible to nature loversFrom Yashasvi Jaiswal-Maddie Hamilton to Hardik Pandya-Mahieka Sharma: 5 Indian cricketers and their rumoured girlfriendsGold or platinum with diamonds: Which one actually makes you look richer?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares secrets on how to use moong (whole, split with skin, and split skinless) for maximum benefitsShubman Gill’s new house in Juhu, Mumbai is a ₹20 crore luxury apartment with sea views, full-floor privacy and luxury amenitiesWant love that lasts? 5 phrases that can save your relationshipChild’s roti and sugar for school lunch goes viral: 13 school tiffin meals that all 90s kids can relate to10 stunning gates that reflect the beauty of Indian architectureThat constant throat clearing isn’t just a habit: What it could reveal about acid reflux and how to manage it123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingVijayKerala Missing StudentTiger WoodsTelangana Triple MurderUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Bhojshala disputeLaker Injury UpdatesSchool Holidays in AprilChar Dham Yatra 2026

Representative image NEW DELHI: State-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from the Argentine govt for deep exploration of five brine lithium blocks in the South American country.Officials said the environmental clearance from Argentina will allow the drilling of boreholes to undertake surveys and exploratory drilling, and to ascertain the total volume of the critical mineral available for extraction.Talking to reporters, mines secretary Piyush Goyal said production from these blocks is expected to begin in 2029. He also said the govt is working on a scheme for processing critical minerals, which is at an advanced stage of finalisation.KABIL had signed an exploration and development agreement with a state-owned enterprise of Argentina’s Catamarca province to help India strengthen lithium supplies while developing the lithium mining and downstream sectors in both countries.India is also exploring investment opportunities in lithium projects in Brazil, Canada and Australia.Speaking to reporters, Goyal said India is unable to import lithium available abroad due to the absence of a domestic processing value chain.“The scheme for processing of the critical mineral value chain is at an advanced stage,” he said, adding that details will be shared once it is approved. Lithium is an important raw material for batteries. The scheme is expected to enhance the resilience of EV and storage batteries in the country.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Chokepoints Now A Global Anxiety’: Jaishankar Invokes West Asia Crisis At Indian Ocean ConferenceMathura: Boat Carrying Devotees Capsizes In Yamuna; 10 Bodies Recovered, Rescue Ops OnQatar Assures Reliable Energy Supply To India Amid West Asia Crisis After Hardeep Puri’s Doha VisitPakistan-ISI Spy Network Busted: 11 Arrested For Recce Of Military Sites Across North IndiaCentre Notifies CAPF General Administration Act 2026; Families, Retired Officers Protest in DelhiJustice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row — Why He Stepped Down On Day Of Impeachment Defence’Win A War Without Firing?’ CDS Anil Chauhan Explains Shift From Battlefield To Perception WarfareExercise Brahmastra: Indian army’s first firing from the AH-64E Apache attack helicoptersMarco Rubio’s India Visit Next Month After Talks With Vikram Misri in WashingtonTelangana HC Grants Pawan Khera One Week Bail In FIR By Himanta Sarma’s Wife123Photostories4 high-profile business family feuds that made headlines globally5 things that make Bandhavgarh National Park irresistible to nature loversFrom Yashasvi Jaiswal-Maddie Hamilton to Hardik Pandya-Mahieka Sharma: 5 Indian cricketers and their rumoured girlfriendsGold or platinum with diamonds: Which one actually makes you look richer?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares secrets on how to use moong (whole, split with skin, and split skinless) for maximum benefitsShubman Gill’s new house in Juhu, Mumbai is a ₹20 crore luxury apartment with sea views, full-floor privacy and luxury amenitiesWant love that lasts? 5 phrases that can save your relationshipChild’s roti and sugar for school lunch goes viral: 13 school tiffin meals that all 90s kids can relate to10 stunning gates that reflect the beauty of Indian architectureThat constant throat clearing isn’t just a habit: What it could reveal about acid reflux and how to manage it123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingVijayKerala Missing StudentTiger WoodsTelangana Triple MurderUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Bhojshala disputeLaker Injury UpdatesSchool Holidays in AprilChar Dham Yatra 2026

NEW DELHI: State-owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has received environmental clearance from the Argentine govt for deep exploration of five brine lithium blocks in the South American country.Officials said the environmental clearance from Argentina will allow the drilling of boreholes to undertake surveys and exploratory drilling, and to ascertain the total volume of the…

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‘100 times more powerful’: Trump announces plan for new Navy ‘battleship’; what’s the objective?

‘100 times more powerful’: Trump announces plan for new Navy ‘battleship’; what’s the objective?

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a new class of Navy battleships, labeled the “Trump class”. He said the vessels would replace an “old, tired and obsolete” American fleet and help maintain US military supremacy.Making the announcement on Monday from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said, “They’ll help maintain American military supremacy, revive…

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COMEDK UGET 2026: Admit card released; check steps to download, key dates and more

COMEDK UGET 2026: Admit card released; check steps to download, key dates and more

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has released the admit cards for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026. Registered candidates can now download their Test Admission Ticket (TAT) from the official website.COMEDK UGET is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to around 150 private engineering colleges in Karnataka, offering…

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