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Nearly 50% pre-2022 petrol cars see lower mileage on E20 fuel: Survey

A nationwide survey shows 1 in 2 owners of petrol vehicles bought in 2022 or earlier report lower mileage after E20 petrol rollout, while 29 per cent also report unusual wear and tear

Nearly 50% pre-2022 petrol cars see lower mileage on E20 fuel: Survey
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in TN: CEC

The Election Commission's decision over 'phases for polls' will be known once the election schedule is announced, he said

Decision will be taken on plea to hold single phase polls in TN: CEC
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Court grants statutory bail to former TDB official in Sabarimala gold case

Kollam Vigilance Court Judge Mohit CS granted bail to former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K S Baiju in the case related to the alleged loss of gold

Court grants statutory bail to former TDB official in Sabarimala gold case
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

President Murmu flies sortie in LCH 'Prachand' in Jaisalmer near Pak border

LCH 'Prachand' is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

President Murmu flies sortie in LCH 'Prachand' in Jaisalmer near Pak border
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Right to hold passport, travel abroad part of personal liberty: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court set aside the Centre's order impounding Yogesh Raheja's passport, ruling that the right to travel abroad is part of personal liberty under Article 21 and must follow due process

Right to hold passport, travel abroad part of personal liberty: Delhi HC
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

CBI to appeal against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

A Delhi court on Friday discharged Kejriwal, Sisodia and 21 others in the liquor policy case by refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet against them

CBI to appeal against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Budget reforms, capex allocation steps towards achieving Viksit Bharat: PM

In a post-Budget webinar, PM Modi said the government has sharply increased capital expenditure over the past decade, focusing on infrastructure growth and the creation of new opportunities

Budget reforms, capex allocation steps towards achieving Viksit Bharat: PM
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Delhi HC gives nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede

A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan allowed the Centre's plea against an order of the Central Administrative Tribunal

Delhi HC gives nod to disciplinary action against Sameer Wankhede
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Excise policy case: Delhi court closes CBI case against Kejriwal, 22 others

A Delhi court discharged all 23 accused, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, saying the CBI failed to prove any conspiracy or criminal intent in the excise policy case

Excise policy case: Delhi court closes CBI case against Kejriwal, 22 others
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Sustainable practices can guide NE in renewable push: Shubhanshu Shukla

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla commended Meghalaya's efforts to promote clean energy in rural and remote regions where conventional electricity supply remains a challenge

Sustainable practices can guide NE in renewable push: Shubhanshu Shukla
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Financial cost of cyberattacks increasing, threatens national security

Digital attacks target critical infrastructure, prompt calls for more robust regulatory framework

Financial cost of cyberattacks increasing, threatens national security
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Delhi Police arrests 14, including JNUSU chief in JNU protest case

Arrests came after JNUSU members gathered at Sabarmati T-Point and attempted a march to the education ministry over VC's remarks, UGC norms, rustications and the proposed Rohith Act

Delhi Police arrests 14, including JNUSU chief in JNU protest case
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader, 3-time Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK

OPS, who had functioned as AIADMK Treasurer and also held the erstwhile top position of party coordinator, joined the DMK along with his son, P Ravindhranath Kumar and supporters

Expelled AIADMK leader, 3-time Tamil Nadu CM O Panneerselvam joins DMK
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' levels; IMD predicts warmer days ahead

Majority of the city's monitoring stations report 'moderate' air, but some areas such as Anand Vihar remain polluted; temperatures likely to stay above normal with partly cloudy skies today

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' levels; IMD predicts warmer days ahead
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Shivakumar loyalists make fresh pitch for leadership change in Karnataka

Siddaramaiah has been asserting that he would remain the CM for the full five year term

Shivakumar loyalists make fresh pitch for leadership change in Karnataka
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:48 AM IST

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm

The state government expects the agreement to provide Uttar Pradesh with access to advanced technology, high-quality standards and international expertise in rail infrastructure

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Indian Railways sanctions key capacity, connectivity projects worth ₹871 cr

Indian Railways has sanctioned the Development of Coach Maintenance Facilities at Shri Ganganagar Station in Rajasthan under Phase I at a cost of ₹174.2644 crore

Indian Railways sanctions key capacity, connectivity projects worth ₹871 cr
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

IMD warns of thunderstorms in east; North India sees rising temperatures

IMD forecasts isolated thunderstorms in West Bengal and Kerala, dense fog in Punjab, and a 2-4 degrees Celsius rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India

IMD warns of thunderstorms in east; North India sees rising temperatures
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday announced that the Pakyong Airport, the lone such facility in the Himalayan state, will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row

Union Education Minister also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM IST