E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India condemns demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan, seeks restorationIndia has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming it a "targeted act o...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Govt lines up PSU stake sales to cushion budget hit from oilIndia is accelerating plans to divest stakes in major state-owned entities, including the nation's largest insurer, Life Insurance Corp., t...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Coca-Cola eyes $1 billion IPO for Indian bottling unitCoca-Cola has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned IPO of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, in ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nodIndia's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India Inc registrations jump 16% in June as investor sentiment reboundsThe number of companies incorporated increased to 19,375 in June from 16,654 a year earlier, according to the latest corporate affairs mini...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Delhi HC allows 17-year-old boy to donate part of liver to ailing fatherIn a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has permitted a 17-year-old boy to donate a portion of his liver to his ailing father. The cou...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
June GST collections 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh croreIndia's GST revenue surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June, driven by a significant 34.6% jump in import tax collections. While domestic ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colourRecent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly u...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
While the world watched football, cricket made its caseCricket is proving that upsets are very much on the cards, even amidst the global football frenzy. Ireland's stunning one-run win against T...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Karnataka: Congress moves with caution as ECI prepares to launch month-long SIR on TuesdayKarnataka's ruling Congress party is approaching the Election Commission's house-to-house voter revision exercise with caution, suspecting ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
'One nation, one law is the demand across India': BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on West Bengal UCC BillWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Monday reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s commitment to implementing the Uniform...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current governmentExiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return this year, asserting her fight is for the people's political rights a...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
IndiaAI backing could make government a minority shareholder in SarvamThe central government could end up with a 1-2% stake in AI startup Sarvam, valued at $1.5 billion, as part of its $300 million funding rou...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST