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Under fire over cyclone deaths, ONGC is running without 2 top officials, including its CMD

The post of CMD and Director-Offshore at ONGC were advertised for last year, nearly a year before the vacancies arose. However, they are still vacant.

Barge that sank points to ONGC, shipping regulator’s callousness. Needs swift investigation

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ONGC, barge contractor ‘ignored’ cyclone warnings, resulting in deaths of nearly 50 workers

Cyclone Tauktae battered ONGC’s major production installations & drilling rigs off Mumbai High on 17 May. At least 49 workers are dead. Several are missing.

Govt panel sends notice to ONGC over inquiry on OBC employees ‘exploitation, quota violation’

ONGC receives notice after skipping meeting with National Commission for Backward Classes, which has data showing company did not fill its OBC employee quota for about 13 years.

Shaurya Chakra for ONGC officer who died after averting major disaster due to gas leak

C.N. Rao, along with three CISF personnel, died in a blast when they were trying to check gas leakage from a pipeline at ONGC’s processing plant in Uran near Mumbai.

Modi govt must learn from Vajpayee on how to generate wealth from disinvestment in PSUs

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee government’s disinvestment record has still not been matched by any government. UPA government’s record has been relatively pathetic.

Fire breaks out at ONGC plant in Navi Mumbai, four dead

The fire broke out in the storm water drainage at ONGC's Uran Plant early Tuesday morning. The oil company said there was no impact on oil processing.

China has positioned its coast guards near ONGC’s South China Sea blocks, says Vietnam

Vietnamese official says Chinese presence could create a potentially 'dangerous' situation in the region.

ONGC Videsh to miss disinvestment bus despite Modi govt’s ambitious target

The Modi govt has an ambitious disinvestment target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore, but is not comfortable with launching an IPO for ONGC Videsh.

Modi govt likely to give up direct control of ONGC, IOC, GAIL, NTPC

An official said the govt identified the biggest energy companies as probable candidates for cutting its direct holding to below 51%.

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India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

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