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The company expects scaling up at the base would help augur more than ₹1,000 crore in savings. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Oil and Natural Gas Company (ONGC) is seeking to reduce 15% costs organisation-wide via varied optimisation measures, Director for Production Pankaj Kumar told reporters in New Delhi. Mr. Kumar enumerated primary areas of focus would entail addressing logistical costs alongside enhancing efficiency and project execution. The state-owned explorer expects oil prices to remain between $60-65/barrel for the next two-three years, barring “few ups and downs”, and aspires to prepare itself accordingly. The measures would look to optimise both operational costs…

The leaders of Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the United States have released a joint statement backing the Gaza ceasefire deal and committing to “enduring peace” in the region.The statement, released on Monday after an international summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh, is a rare acknowledgement by the administration of US President Donald Trump that Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal rights.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe proclamation also does not point the finger at Palestinians as the cause of the conflict in the way that successive US administrations have.Notably, it reframes the struggle in Gaza as part of the broader…

A review of around 40 studies across 15 countries, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Human Behaviour in 2023, found that children had still not made up the learning gaps caused by pandemic-era disruptions to their education |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: AFP Covid-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic’s possibly long-lasting effects on future generations.Researchers at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia, infected male mice with the virus that causes Covid, mated them with…

As the NDA on Sunday announced its seat-sharing formula for the coming Bihar Assembly elections, the eyecatcher with 29 seats was Chirag Paswan’s Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas).Admitting that Chirag had punched well above his weight and that the BJP accommodated him to keep the alliance “united and healthy”, sources said the party’s decision was informed by its “weak footing among the Dalits”. Here are the factors that played a role in the BJP giving in to Chirag’s demands. The Dalit scare Attributing the party’s poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh to a “sizeable chunk…

Apple’s big September event came and went, and while it didn’t bring many surprises, it did unveil the long-rumored iPhone Air alongside the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, it seems Cupertino isn’t quite done with product launches for the year just yet. In fact, another reveal could be coming as soon as this week, with Apple expected to introduce a slate of new devices including a refreshed iPad Pro with the M5 chip, an updated Vision Pro headset, and a new 14-inch MacBook Pro.Whether Apple will hold an in-person or virtual event remains a mystery. It’s also possible the…

EPFO board meeting decisions: Withdrawal conditions streamlined to three categories; to form committee to consider RBI proposal on managing funds | Business News – The Indian Express LATEST STORIES‘Majhi Shala, Sundar Shala’ yet to be implemented; Opp says CM closing down schemes initiated by ShindeTrump meets Palestinian President Abbas at Gaza ceasefire summit in EgyptSouth Africa struggle against Pakistan spinners to reach 216-6 in first TestHad deer, leopard cubs under my care before becoming forest minister: BJP’s Ganesh NaikGautam Gambhir’s approach a ‘blessing’ for Washington Sundar: ‘…you are always in the game’BMC holds workshop for real estate developers to ensure…

‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, has emerged as a pan-India blockbuster. Cinematographer Arvind Kashyap opens up on the making of the period drama, the challenges of shooting in forest, pulling off risky action sequences and producing a worthy prequel to the 2022 hit ‘Kantara’.Reporting: Vivek M.VEditing: Ravichandran N Published – October 13, 2025 08:47 pm IST

How often should sex toys be cleaned? LATEST STORIESFinally, West Indies fight: John Campbell, known for controversial past, and Shai Hope, known for white-ball prowess, come good in TestsPlane crash along US highway forces closure of Massachusetts roadwayBengaluru, surrounding districts to get isolated heavy showers as monsoon withdrawsAmitabh Bachchan gets emotional as Mohanlal calls him ‘endless source of inspiration’, says ‘his face is God gifted’Yes, that sex toy can make you sick if you don’t clean it properlyMargins will decide BMC race: Mahayuti leads suburbs, MVA holds island city, MNS may swing nearly 70 wards‘Do we preserve the city’s heritage…

“Hi, I’m Annerie Derksen, and I’m probably the player that’s happiest to be at this World Cup.”There are copious amounts of youthful exuberance interlaced with quick wit, honest thoughts, and a carefree attitude in the 24-year-old allrounder, who settled into the conversation as easily as she has in the green and yellow stripes.She spent the early games of the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup carrying drinks and bananas for her mates, with growing calls to see her in the lineup for the Proteas coming from her countryfolk and opponents aside. The first South African to win the ICC Women’s Emerging Cricket…

Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at the Amherst Inn to enjoy comfortable rooms in the heart of town and easy access to festivals, shops, and local attractions.Visit during the Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival, Amherst’s signature fall event.Time your trip for the Amherst Apple Harvest Festival, celebrating the season’s sweetest fruit. Hike up Cole Mountain for spectacular Blue Ridge views that are at their most brilliant in October.Enjoy The Briar Patch Restaurant’s tasty comfort food—including prime rib, French onion soup, and salmon—in a laid-back setting. Nothing says fall in Virginia quite like crisp apples, bold wines, and mountain views painted in…