I cant edit the post, hence posting an update
I guess this has brought the attention at the Google. The verification is done. I was able to renew immediately. The site is up and running now. I am going to transfer this domain too under porkbun.
I guess this has brought the attention at the Google. The verification is done. I was able to renew immediately. The site is up and running now. I am going to transfer this domain too under porkbun.
On a lighter note, another anecdote to validate the need for "Complain on HN as a service" (COHNaaS) (or COSMaaS for more generic service posting complaints to twitter/fb as well) which seems to be the only way to get any sort of customer service these days! ;)