E20 petrol debate: Govt debunks 7 claims on ethanol blended fuel – impact on mileage, engines & more

Manufacturers continue to provide warranty coverage for vehicles using specification-compliant E20 fuel. Seeking to dispel concerns about the impact of E20 petrol on vehicles, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has released a list of seven claims which it has rejected. From mileage and engine failure to compatibility, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural … Read more

‘Incredibly disappointed’: Commonwealth Games wheelchair medallists forced to race again after shock first-lap crash | Commonwealth Games News

Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Mauritius’ Noemi Alphonse sits on the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be … Read more

‘DC’ release trailer out: Lokesh Kanagaraj’s gangster avatar promises an intense action drama | Tamil Movie News

With just days to go before its theatrical release, DC has unveiled its release trailer, offering audiences another glimpse into the film’s gritty world. The latest promo is a high-octane blend of action, emotion, and stylised visuals, further raising excitement around the project. The trailer has already gone viral on social media, with fans eager … Read more

Salman Khan was undergoing Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, getting his scalp injected while eating biryani recalls producer Shailendra Singh: ‘Price to pay to be a star’ |

Film producer Shailendra Singh recently shared a memorable anecdote involving Salman Khan, recalling an evening at the actor’s Galaxy Apartments residence when he witnessed him casually undergoing a hair treatment while enjoying a plate of biryani.Shailendra revisited one of their regular Monday night gatherings from years ago. He remembered arriving at Salman’s home for a … Read more

US economy slows as GDP growth slips to 1.5%, consumers keep momentum alive

Strong consumer spending and steady business investment helped cushion the US economy in the second quarter, but a surge in imports dragged overall growth to its slowest pace this year, even as inflation showed further signs of easing.Data released by the commerce department on Thursday showed that the world’s largest economy grew at an annual … Read more

‘Step taken under BJP pressure’: Former Odisha CM hits out at Indian hockey team’s saffron jersey | Hockey News

Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticised the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey colour from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the emotions of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will … Read more

Tourist feeding helped push Japan’s famous Rabbit Island beyond its natural limits; now vegetation is stripped and wild boars are attacking rabbits

Bunnies Lure Tourists to Japanese Island Unregulated tourist feeding has pushed Japan’s famous “Rabbit Island” past its natural ecological limits, stripping local plant life bare and causing wild boars to hunt live rabbits.On Okunoshima, an island in Hiroshima Prefecture, heavy feeding by visitors has driven rabbit numbers far beyond what the local environment can naturally … Read more

UPSC recruitment 2026: Registration window closes tomorrow for Group A, B posts; check details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application window for its Group A and Group B recruitment 2026 tomorrow, July 31, 2026, at 6 pm. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before the deadline. The recruitment drive is being conducted … Read more

Rahul Gandhi under fire: Anurag Thakur moves privilege notice over Lok Sabha speech | India News

Rahul faces privilege notice: Anurag Thakur seeks action over ‘unparliamentary’ remarks NEW DELHI: Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday moved a privilege motion against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using unparliamentary and derogatory expressions during the Monsoon Session and violating the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business … Read more

US stock market today: Wall Street flat; Nasdaq climbs over 1.5% as tech stocks rally

In commodity markets, oil prices eased after recent sharp swings driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. US stock market today: Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in Microsoft after the technology giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, recovering more than half of Wednesday’s decline, its … Read more