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E85 fuel to get Rs 20/litre cheaper as India ramps up ethanol push
India is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans a phased rollout of E85 dispensing stations nationwide. Vehicle manufacturers are introducing E85 compatible models. This initiative is expected to benefit farmers and save foreign
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Woman who took Rs 50 lakh loan for master’s abroad says biggest return wasn’t money
A woman who took a Rs 50 lakh loan for her master’s abroad shared her experience, highlighting the brutal London job market and her successful repayment in Dubai. She emphasized that the personal growth and life lessons gained were invaluable, outweighing the financial aspects and encouraging informed decisions beyond just numbers.
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How much prize money did Praggnanandhaa win after historic Norway Chess triumph?
R Praggnanandhaa has made history, becoming the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Norway Chess title. He secured the championship with a stunning final-round victory over Vincent Keymer, overcoming a deficit to claim the crown. This remarkable win earns him 700,000 Norwegian Kroner, approximately Rs 70.5 lakh.
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$1.3 trillion erased from Wall Street: Here’s what slowed down AI rally
Tech stocks, particularly semiconductors, experienced a significant downturn Friday, driven by investor caution over AI valuations and robust US jobs data. The PHLX Semiconductor Index saw its steepest drop since March 2020, erasing billions in market value. This retreat follows a period of record highs, with strong employment figures fueling concerns about interest rate cuts.
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‘Any sanctions threat would boomerang’: Putin hails India’s stance against foreign diktats
The Russian president said Kremlin’s cooperation with India “is not subject to the political environment” and that Moscow would stand “true to commitments given to our partners, especially partners like India”. “Our cooperation with India, just like with all other partners of ours, is not subject to the political environment. We can’t be dictated to
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Who is Manav Suthar? Rajasthan all-rounder handed India Test cap against Afghanistan
Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spinner and lower-order batsman. He earned his call-up after strong domestic performances. This debut marks a significant step for the young cricketer.
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CJP Abhijeet Dipke Lands In Delhi; Security Tightened Ahead Of Jantar Mantar Protest – Outlook India
CJP Abhijeet Dipke Lands In Delhi; Security Tightened Ahead Of Jantar Mantar Protest Outlook India
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Missed DDA’s booking deadline? Buyers for Karkardooma property get another extension
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the booking period for its ‘DDA Towering Heights’ scheme in Karkardooma until June 30. This offers a renewed opportunity for homebuyers to secure flats in Delhi’s tallest residential tower, a 48-storey project developed under the Transit Oriented Development policy.
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Record runs, record sixes, modest final: Explaining IPL 2026’s biggest contradiction
After a season that rewrote IPL batting records – 27,450 runs, 1,426 sixes, 65 scores of 200-plus and nine successful 220-plus chases – the 2026 final produced a modest aggregate of 316 runs. Was it an anomaly or part of a larger trend? The TOI Data Desk analysis of all 19 IPL finals reveals that