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India has waived excise duty on blended petrol containing 22-30% ethanol as part of a push to increase ethanol usage. This move coincides with rising fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis, prompting plans for discounted E85 fuel and continued availability of E20 petrol nationwide.

India is believed to have not only expanded its nuclear arsenal but also deployed a dozen warheads, marking a major shift from its tradition of keeping them separate from delivery systems such as aircraft, missiles and submarines, according to global arms watchdog SIPRI

The US Central Command released video of self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets, including radar and air defense sites. The operation, involving 49 Tomahawk missiles, was a response to Iran's alleged aggression threatening US forces and international shipping. This marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Mohammed Siraj's withdrawal from the England and Ireland T20Is raised a curious question: how could a bowler who had drifted out of India's white-ball plans suddenly need rest? The answer lies in the format India have simply refused to play without him. While Jasprit Bumrah's workload was carefully managed, Siraj quietly became India's default fast bowler and the busiest quick in world cricket. For three years, he has been India's workhorse. Now, workload management has finally reached him too.

Four Bangladeshi men were arrested in Gurgaon for a house robbery and hostage situation last week. The accused, with multiple prior criminal cases, attempted to flee during their apprehension, sustaining injuries. They had planned to escape to Bangladesh after stealing valuables worth approximately Rs 9 lakh.

NFHS data shows despite ban on booze, Biharis are drinking more. Worse, they’re drinking illicit alcohol. Substance abuse is also up, driving up household spend. Even impact on spousal violence is negligible

Seattle, once a top US city for foreign investment, has plummeted to 13th place, sparking concern among tech leaders. This decline follows a new state tax on millionaires and a perceived anti-business climate. Prominent figures like Jeff Bezos and Howard Schultz have relocated, raising questions about the city's future economic appeal.

A six-year-old girl's death in Bengaluru has been solved with her mother's live-in partner confessing to hitting her in the stomach and muffling her cries after she spilled ice cream. The combined trauma led to the child's death. The accused is in police custody, while the mother remains elusive.

Portugal head into the FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria. Cristiano Ronaldo, set for a record-tying sixth World Cup appearance, missed several chances and failed to score before being substituted. Pedro Neto opened the scoring, Akor Adams equalised for Nigeria, and substitute Francisco Conceição netted the winner. Portugal will face Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K.