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E20 petrol may bring down vehicle mileage by up to 6%: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister, however, argued that tests for engine durability on a dynamometer and on-road vehicle tests have not shown any failures due to E20.

PM chairs 4th CCS meet on West Asia, orders uninterrupted fertiliser supply

Prime Minister directs ministries to ensure uninterrupted fertiliser supplies for the Rabi season and strengthen support for Indian seafarers affected by the conflict

Social dialogue key as AI reshapes labour markets in Asia-Pacific: ILO

ILO specialist says stronger industrial relations and worker participation are essential to ensure AI-driven change improves jobs without widening inequality

MEA should have a 'polar ambassador', purchase polar research vehicles

A parliamentary panel has recommended appointing a dedicated polar ambassador, acquiring ice-breaking research vessels and pursuing full Arctic Council membership to strengthen India's polar diplomacy

DoT signs MoU with MP for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone

Centre and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU for telecom manufacturing hub, targeting up to Rs 9,000 crore in investments and around 10,000 jobs

Mentioning ethanol levels not 'considered necessary' on receipts: Gadkari

Road Transport Minister says E20 is the only petrol sold at retail outlets nationwide, making separate display of ethanol blending levels unnecessary

Indian steel exports may fall up to 30% in FY27 as EU tightens quotas

Crisil Intelligence says lower EU duty-free quotas and stiffer competition could reduce exports and put pressure on domestic steel prices this financial year

Supreme Court pulls up UP, GDA over 19-year delay in Ansal housing project

Top court directs Uttar Pradesh government and GDA to decide pending approvals within two weeks, saying nearly 1,600 homebuyers have waited 19 years

Police probe alleged AI use by protesters to counter crowd-control measures

Investigators say some participants in the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest may have used AI tools to learn ways to reduce the impact of tear gas and prepare for clashes

One parameter, less confusion: India moves towards standard clothing sizes

A government-backed sizing system based on Indian body measurements aims to bring consistency across apparel brands and make shopping easier for consumers

Lok Sabha adjourned again till 3 pm amid Opposition protests, sloganeering

Proceedings were disrupted for a second time as Opposition members continue sloganeering, preventing the House from functioning normally

What customers should do if personal info is exposed in a data breach

The reported breach may expose customers to phishing, identity theft and financial fraud. Here is how users can secure their accounts and monitor possible misuse.

Rahul Gandhi bats for SC-monitored panel to probe action against students

The Congress leader said that students deserve justice and calls for an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged crackdown on Neet protesters

Indian Railways reports 88% decline in train accidents over 12 years

Sustained investments in technology, infrastructure, and safety systems have helped bring consequential train accidents down by 88% in 12 years

SC asks Centre to preserve RAF ammunition log used in Neet protest case

Supreme Court directs authorities to retain the RAF ammunition log from the Jantar Mantar protest and asks the Delhi government to ensure the best treatment for those injured by pellets

Haryana MSME policy targets ₹55,000 crore investment, 500,000 jobs

The policy offers capital subsidies, export assistance and technology incentives as Haryana seeks to double exports over the next five years

Tamil Nadu bags Chubb, Nordex GCC projects, first foreign university campus

Tamil Nadu signed agreements with Chubb, Nordex, UWA and MotiveLink for projects spanning GCCs, research, higher education and manufacturing, creating 2,920 jobs

Karnataka leads Centre's electronics fund as 90 of 128 startups get funding

Of 128 startups backed under the Electronics Development Fund, 90 are based in Karnataka, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total investments

Student protests highlight India's soaring private coaching costs

Neet paper leak protests have highlighted the growing burden of private tuition as families spend a larger share of incomes on competitive exam preparation

Heavy rain likely across north, central India; IMD issues flood warning

The IMD has issued heavy rain alerts for several states as an active monsoon is set to bring widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of flooding