$20 billion bet: ONGC eyes its oil exploration programme with deep-water drilling rigs; eye on energy security

ONGC floated a tender for these rigs as it looks to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration under the government’s Samudra Manthan mission. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation or ONGC is expected to spend about $18–20 billion on hiring deep-water drilling rigs for what could become its largest-ever oil exploration programme, according to people familiar with…

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Lee Byung-Hun: ‘The Koreans’ begins production with ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min

South Korea is set to debut ‘The Koreans,’ a reimagined version of ‘The Americans,’ featuring ‘Squid Game’ stars Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min as North Korean spies undercover in the 1990s. The series explores their dual lives, caught between homeland loyalty and family bonds, as a counterintelligence agent closes in. The reimagined Korean version of…

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‘Trying to deflect attention from Iran war’: Congress slams BJP after 24 Akbar eviction notice | India News

Congress 24 Akbar road headquarters (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Wednesday received an eviction notice for its long-held national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, with instructions to vacate the premises by March 28. Reacting to the notice, Congress alleged that the ruling BJP government is attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing…

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UAE weather forecast: When will the unsettled rain, thunder and gusty winds finally end? Spring prediction for the emirates

Rain Batters UAE Cities Again: How Long Will This Unsettled Weather Last? A spell of rare spring rain has swept across the United Arab Emirates this week, bringing dark clouds, gusty winds and thunderstorms to cities more accustomed to clear desert skies. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the eastern and northern emirates, residents have…

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Iran War Dubai: Dubai Airports Update March 25, 2026: Air India Group to operate 26 West Asia flights; IndiGo requests flyers “to check latest flight status before heading to the airport”

Aviation in Dubai and at the other UAE airports continue to be functional amid the ongoing regional issues in the Middle East. But airlines are continuously adjusting schedules. On March 25, 2026, Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India issued fresh travel advisories for passengers. For those travelling between the countries, this is an important update.IndiGo’s…

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GLP-1 gold rush under scanner: Raids across India expose easy access to weight-loss drugs | India News

Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: The booming demand for weight-loss drugs has now caught the attention of India’s drug regulator, with a series of raids across the country revealing just how easily these prescription medicines are finding their way to consumers.In recent weeks, inspections at 49 locations—ranging from online pharmacy warehouses and wholesalers to retail…

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Kuwait News: Jazeera Airways airlifts 4.5 tonnes of Indian produce to Kuwait as crisis strains supermarket shelves | World News

As regional conflict persists in the Middle East and aviation remains disrupted, airlines have been dedicating flights to fly in fresh fruits and vegetables in Kuwait. The move has been aimed at maintaining stocks of fresh produce in supermarkets and ensuring a streamlined supply of food to the citizens. Recently, Jazeera airways set up an…

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