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Amid privatisation push, second-highest allocation em'powers' energy sector

LUCKNOW, Feb. 12 -- Even as the Uttar Pradesh government has been pushing for privatisation of two of its five state-owned power distribution companies (discoms) for over a year, the energy sector has... Read More


Nigeria's Power supply to be impacted as Seplat schedules four-day maintenance on gas facilities

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced that Seplat Energy Plc - a joint venture partner and key supplier of gas into the NNPC Gas Infrastructure C... Read More


US 2025 tax returns: What is the deadline to file taxes? What happens if you miss it during the 2026 tax filing season?

US tax filing update, Feb. 12 -- Millions of US citizens are preparing to file their 2025 federal income tax returns as the 2026 tax filing season is in full swing the country. As the 2026 tax filing... Read More


Pookie movie 2026: Release date, cast, plot, OTT platform; Everything to know about Ajay Dhishan-Dhanusha film

India, Feb. 12 -- Pookie is an upcoming Tamil film starring Ajay Dhishan and RK Dhanusha in the lead roles. The film is set for release just ahead of Valentine's Day. Before you book tickets for the f... Read More


"No section of society should be denigrated": SC orders title change for film 'Ghooskhor Pandat'

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the makers of the Netflix film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' to change its title, observing that it was denigrative of a particular community and coul... Read More


Why New Delhi is watching Bangladesh's first post-Hasina election more closely than ever

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Voting began on Thursday morning in Bangladesh's crucial general election - the first since the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in nationwide student-led protests in August ... Read More


Why is New Delhi watching Bangladesh's first post-Hasina election more closely than ever

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Voting began on 12 February morning in Bangladesh's crucial general election - the first since the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in nationwide student-led protests in Augu... Read More


Makkah completes preparations for Ramzan 2026 amid expected Umrah rise

Makkah, Feb. 12 -- The Holy Makkah Municipality has confirmed it is fully prepared for Ramzan 1447 AH/2026, launching a comprehensive operational plan to handle the expected increase in Umrah pilgrims... Read More


Explain 'irregularities' in Global Ayappa conclave, HC asks TDB

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 12 -- The Kerala high court on Wednesday asked the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to explain the alleged irregularities in the financial accounts of the Global Ayyappa Sangam... Read More


AAIB rejects report claiming pilot's 'intentional act' behind Air India crash: 'Speculative'

India, Feb. 12 -- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday dismissed as "incorrect and speculative" reports claiming that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash ... Read More