What’s slowing the pipeline expansion

India’s big piped natural gas (PNG) push seems to be running into a few roadblocks along the way. City gas distribution (CGD) companies are currently managing to add only 8,000-10,000 new connections a day, far short of petroleum and natural gas ministry’s ambitious target of 100,000 daily connections.Executives in the sector said the rollout is…

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UIIC AO recruitment 2026 notification expected to be released soon: Check expected vacancies, eligibility details

The United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) is expected to release the notification for Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2026 soon. Once released, interested candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, uiic.co.in.The recruitment drive will be conducted for Administrative Officer (Scale I) – Generalists posts. The selection process will include an online…

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Net-zero challenge: Sustainable aviation fuel account just 0.8% of aviation fuel use in 2026, says IATA

Global production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, accounting for just 0.8% of total aviation fuel consumption, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the airline industry’s net-zero ambitions, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).IATA estimates that airlines will spend about $4.3 billion on…

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India Equity Market: Markets dumped India for AI stars. BlackRock says that’s a mistake

India’s equity market has been “over-punished” for lacking a direct artificial intelligence (AI) play and for its exposure to rising oil prices, according to BlackRock, which said record foreign outflows and a tougher macroeconomic environment have not undermined the country’s medium- to long-term investment prospects.Natasha Sarkaria, EMEA investment strategy lead of wealth at BlackRock, was…

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Hardik Pandya gears up to bowl full quota at 2027 ODI World Cup | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: Hardik Pandya didn’t turn up for either of the two afternoon practice sessions of Mumbai Indians ahead of their Saturday match against Delhi Capitals. Understandably, the Mumbai Indians captain doesn’t want to push his injury-prone body during the gruelling two-month IPL schedule. Hardik, however,…

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IPL 2026: Who is RS Ambrish? U19 World Cup star joins SRH as mid-season injury replacement | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have moved swiftly to plug a gap in their squad, signing teenage all-rounder RS Ambrish as a mid-season replacement for the injured Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026.The franchise confirmed the development on Friday after Mavi was ruled out with a groin injury. “Mavi, a right-arm medium pacer, has…

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At 7.7%, India’s GDP growth in FY26 beats slowdown predictions; but will the momentum continue amid US-Iran war?

Today’s GDP data is being seen as a sign of India’s underlying economic strength. (AI image) India’s economy continues to defy all growth projections. But for how long? At 7.8%, India’s GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 beat all estimates by a wide margin. Retaining its tag of being the fastest growing…

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