Luke Sewell

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

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.

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.

India’s economy nearly doubled in rupee terms between 2018-19 and 2025-26. But a weakening rupee shaved more than $1 trillion off its size in dollar terms, delaying the $5-trillion milestone

Bill Gates has told the AI industry it does not have permission to drive up household electricity bills, warning Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft that the old utility-funded grid model is finished. Speaking on CNBC, the Microsoft co-founder said hyperscalers must now pick data centre sites where the economics and politics hold. With 48 projects worth $156 billion already blocked in 2025 and public opposition at record highs, the buildout is colliding with sentiment.

Investigators are set to miss the one-year deadline for the Air India Boeing 787 crash report, with critical engine analysis still underway in the US. A preliminary report indicated fuel control switches moved to 'CUTOFF' after takeoff, but confusion remains regarding pilot action or technical malfunction.