More LPG released for priority sectors, petrol pumps getting regular supplies: Govt

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): All the oil refineries in the country are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories in place, while domestic LPG production has been increased to support local consumption, and the country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, according to the update issued by the government on Thursday.

Umesh Kamat opens up on scolding from Priya Bapat

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:07 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Actor Umesh Kamat, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Marathi streaming series ‘Hey Kay Navin?’, has shared his experience of working with actress Priya Bapat in the show.

‘I heard RCB chants when Wankhede was silent’: Bethell recalls T20 WC knock vs India

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:34 PM

Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) England’s young batter Jacob Bethell has expressed admiration for the passionate fan base of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that he could hear chants for the team even during a tense moment in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India at the Wankhede Stadium.

Pakistan: Over 14,000 schools damaged by 2022 floods in Sindh still await restoration

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:32 PM

Islamabad, March 26 (IANS) As many as 14,343 of the 19,808 schools damaged during the disastrous 2022 floods in Pakistan's Sindh province are still awaiting restoration, local media has revealed citing official data. Around 2,268 schools were completely destroyed while 3,197 suffered partial damage during the devastating floods. So far, the government, working through provincial, federal and donor-funded programs, have started the reconstruction and rehabilitation work of 5,465 schools, implying that 14,343 schools are still waiting for restoration, according to a report in Pakistan's leading daily Pakistan Observer.