The story so far: On April 21, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said India should try to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future. He was speaking against the backdrop of India’s quest to become self-reliant in its energy needs. One-hundred percent blending refers to pure ethanol. It has the same...
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Fresh bid to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar, oppn notice in Rajya Sabha signed by 73 MPs
Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Friday submitted a fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The notice has been signed by 73 MPs.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that there are nine specific charges against the CEC on the ground of ‘proven misbehaviour’ and called his...
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A forgotten disease returns: Why Diphtheria is resurfacing in 2026 and what you need to know about the new indigenous Td vaccine
After decades of being largely under control, diphtheria — a serious but vaccine-preventable disease — is making an unexpected return in parts of Australia. Health officials have reported outbreaks across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, with numbers steadily rising over recent months. According to the latest data mentioned by The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre,...
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‘You can bowl this too, right?’: Ashwin questions Pandya’s death-over call
R Ashwin and Hardik Pandya (Photo by PTI and BCCI) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned a key decision by Hardik Pandya during Indian Premier League 2026, after Mumbai Indians’ loss to Chennai Super Kings. The debate centres around Pandya asking young pacer Krish Bhagat to bowl crucial death overs, which went...
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‘He had no bad habits’: Family of accused speaks out after killing of IRS officer’s daughter
NEW DELHI: A man described by his family and villagers as “a quiet person with good behaviour” and “good in studies” has been accused of raping and murdering the daughter of an IRS officer in Delhi, and also of sexually assaulting a woman in Rajasthan’s Alwar district within a span of 24 hours earlier this...
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Kohli to Gill: 5 players battle to watch in today’s IPL match between RCB and GT
Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar NEW DELHI: Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans are coming into today’s IPL 2026 match after facing defeat in their previous games. Defending champions RCB lost their last match against Delhi Capitals by six wickets at home in Bengaluru, while GT’s three-match winning streak also ended at...
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Dhurandhar 2 day 37: Ranveer Singh film eyes Pushpa 2 record on Friday
The Aditya Dhar directorial ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its reign at the box office. As of Friday, April 24, 2026, marking Day 37 of its theatrical journey since release on March 19, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is showcasing remarkable resilience. Currently the third highest-grossing Indian film in history, it is simultaneously chasing two of...
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Bengal polls: PM Modi’s ‘jhalmuri’ stop draws Mamata’s ‘bhelpuri’ counter offer
PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent “jhalmuri” break during a campaign visit, alleging that the episode was staged.Addressing a poll rally at Bowbazar, Mamata claimed that arrangements at the roadside stall in Jhargram had been pre-planned, including security...
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Hair oil, ACs, soaps become costlier: How FMCG firms are dealing with Iran supply blow
Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,...
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Nike to lay off 1,400, majority cuts in tech team; COO says ‘not a new direction’
Representative image Nike has announced that it will layoff 1400 employees across its global operations team, with the majority of reductions coming from its technology division. This move of the company is part of its ongoing ‘Win Now’ action plan which is aimed at streamlining operations and positions the brand for longterm profitable growth. In...
