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A major controversy has emerged over ethanol blending in petrol after the Karnataka government claimed that fuel samples collected from multiple districts contained ethanol levels significantly above Indias permitted E20 limit.
Sundar C hands Amman the superhero playbook, but even her divine powers cannot save this formulaic mess
The State government has sanctioned an additional 2,842.77 crore towards the implementation of the expanded scheme
From the fire at Gaffar Market to the deadly building collapse in Chawri Bazar, a series of incidents has raised questions about building safety in Delhi.
Jeevan Initiative, a volunteer-run organisation, has taken charge of seven villages in eastern Assams Charaideo district for water-related issues
Hospital sources confirmed that the journalist received prompt medical attention and is currently undergoing treatment.
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan dispose of the case after recording RBIs statement that it had already issued necessary circulars
With this expansion, 23 of the States 35 government medical colleges will offer postgraduate courses, compared with 10 colleges earlier
From a white horse believed to haunt the racecourse to whispers in the National Library and apparitions along the Hooghly, Kolkata's supernatural folklore offers an unusual itinerary for the curious. no full stop after the deck
In the pantheon of great Indian seamers, headlined by Kapil Dev, Jasprit Bumrah, Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan, Shami too is in that group for the sheer impact he had on games that he played
The incidence of endometrial cancer is rising in India. Understanding risk factors can help women take action to reduce their risk, and make informed decisions about their health
Stephen Miller, one of U.S. President Donald Trumps closest aides for decades, will replace Susie Wiles, who becomes the first major White House casualty from the Democratic landslide earlier this week
Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi questions the legal validity of the West Bengal elections, flags alleged voter deletions during the SIR process and says Election Commission decisions must be taken by majority.
The CPI(M) has fielded 263 candidates across 345 wards, while the Congress has nominated candidates in 221 wards after seat-sharing talks between the two INDIA bloc partners failed
New Zealands election remained too close to call on Saturday as early results trickled in from across the country, with neither the governing National-Luxon coalition nor Labour falling short of a majority and minor parties weighing in, including a rising Opportunity Party
St. Josephs Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has set up an open gym to promote fitness among parishioners. With no fixed timings, parishioners can drop in at their convenience, with many heading to the gym after attending Holy Mass
Harish Rao getting vicarious pleasure in drought conditions: Aadi Srinivas
As per the circular, junior residents and interns should not be assigned more than 48 hours of duty in a week.
The 50 Best Restaurants of 2026 were announced in Peru and Asador Etxebarri from the Basque Country took the number one spot. We break down the trends of this years wins and spotlight the Indian restaurants on the list
The Sibsagar MLA says Himanta Biswa Sarmas remarks amount to contempt of court
The jokes are sweet, the voice work is lively and the action delightfully chaotic in this adaptation of Dr Seusss iconic childrens book
The U.S. regulators warned organisations about ongoing cyber threat activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems, shortly after these hacks led to huge amounts of food waste across European supermarkets
E20 turned into 420 stealing petrol from the public's cars! The reference was to Section 420 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, which dealt with cheating, says Rahul Gandhi
Steep rise in transportation costs has made Kerala products less competitive in overseas markets
At that time, a Sub-Inspector and a delivery boy were present at the location; following this, an investigation was initiated, and all available evidence at the scene has been collected, said Ghaziabad Police Commissioner J. Ravinder Goud
The BJPs strategic silence on the young religious storytellers disparaging comments on Lord Krishna suggests a plan to bring the Krishna Janmabhoomi issue into public discourse and question SP leaderships commitment to their patron deity.
Before her death on November 6, Nisha Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led State Government and land brokers of harassing her during a Facebook Live session
Opposition parties have linked this announcement to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in which 13.5 crore electors were reportedly removed. They argue that disenfranchisement will now be coupled with exclusion from welfare programmes.
The top court settles a 32-year fight, granting Telangana 550 acres of land worth 55,000 crores tied to historic jagir deeds
Governor P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Amonkar at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Dona Paula, in the presence of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other cabinet colleagues
Is living together a sensible test-drive for marriage, or the perfect arrangement for those whod rather not commit?/for print: For some, a live-in is a step towards marriage. For others, it is a way to avoid it
For close to five years now, every Saturday, a group of colleagues from the MEPZ-Tambaram Sanatorium and Sholinganallur offices of Cognizant Technology Solutions have been cooking and serving specially prepared meals for residents of orphanages and old-age homes. This being a Deepavali weekend, there were grand additions to the menu
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and discussed economic and trade commitments over the last year
Five other workers injured in the incident are undergoing treatment
A proposal to use voter identity cards and biometric authentication for welfare payments has triggered a nationwide debate. Critics argue that linking welfare benefits to electoral rolls could exclude vulnerable citizens whose names are missing from voter lists, despite being eligible for government support. The proposal has also revived concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the legal distinction between voting rights and welfare entitlements. This edit
The driver has reportedly dozed off and applied sudden brake while the bus slipped towards an adjacent canal, which was not clear due to stagnant rainwater on the road
A Government order, issued by the Public (Elections) Department, stated one months basic pay, subject to a maximum of 45,000, whichever is less, will be paid to officials and staff members involved in 2026 Assembly election
Under the scheme, students pursuing first- and second-year undergraduate and diploma courses in government and government-aided colleges during the 2026-2027 academic year will be eligible for laptops
In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions
Paraguays Senate impeaches President Santiago Pena over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left three million customers unable to access their money and triggered nationwide protests.
ASTraM analysis identifies 10 major traffic bottlenecks across the Capital as daily congestion rises 12.6% year-on-year; Chirag Delhi records a nearly 79% surge, while commercial activity, roadside parking, freight movement and poorly designed junctions fuel traffic snarls
The state-owned OMCs held the 56 samples tested by them from across the state reported an average 19.3% ethanol content in the vehicular fuel.
The Delhi Directorate of Education has directed all government and private schools to conduct classes up to class 5 in hybrid mode in view of worsening air quality in the national capital
The Islamic Republics armed forces, having gained experience from direct confrontation with United States and Israel, are stronger than they were at the beginning of the war, Iranian Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said

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