The Indian government is likely to delay the proposed shift to E25 petrol – a blend of 75 per cent petrol and 25 per cent ethanol following widespread consumer backlash over the impact of higher ethanol content on vehicle performance and fuel economy. A senior-level government meeting last week acknowledged the need to address concerns […]
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India’s transition into a new era has hit an early stumbling block. After dominating the shortest format for much of the past two years, the reigning T20 World Cup champions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory, having lost three completed T20Is in a row for the first time since 2021. The latest setback came against
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Microsoft announced on Monday that it is eliminating 4,800 jobs across the company, with Xbox taking the largest hit at 1,600 departures. The company is also spinning off four game development studios as part of a broader restructuring plan. Microsoft stated that the layoffs are not driven by artificial intelligence adoption, distinguishing itself from other
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A new study has brought attention to the mental health struggles facing tea garden executives across India, exploring a crisis that industry insiders say has been quietly building for years but rarely discussed in formal settings. The research examines the unique pressures that tea estate leaders encounter. These executives manage large operations in remote locations,
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Car and two-wheeler sales across India jumped 22 percent in June, reaching 2.56 million vehicles, according to data from the automobile retail sector. This marks the highest monthly sales figure on record. The surge reflects a combination of factors: the end of the financial year push, monsoon season demand for two-wheelers, and consumer confidence returning
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India’s kharif (monsoon) crop sowing has gained momentum in recent weeks, but new data shows farmers are still planting significantly less than they did a year ago. According to the agriculture ministry, kharif sowing stands 21 percent below last year’s levels at the same point in the growing season. The shortfall is spread across major
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Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza, ending nearly two decades of direct administrative control over the territory. The organization, which took control of Gaza in 2007, established civilian governance structures to manage public services, education, healthcare, and government employment. The decision to dissolve these structures marks a significant change
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Mumbai and neighbouring districts came to a standstill on Monday as relentless monsoon rain swept through the region, forcing authorities to shut schools and colleges and triggering widespread disruptions across transport and commerce. The India Meteorological Department declared an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The decision
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The race between the United States and China to return astronauts to the Moon may be much closer than official timelines suggest. While Nasa is targeting a crewed lunar landing in 2028 under its Artemis programme and China aims to send astronauts to the lunar surface before 2030, Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman believes the practical
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England’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in familiar fashion with another defeat to Australia, but unlike the crushing Ashes whitewash of 2025, this loss offered signs of progress. While the seven-wicket defeat at Lord’s extended England’s losing streak against Australia to nine matches, Charlotte Edwards’ side leaves the tournament with renewed belief and a
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