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The increasing adoption of E20 petrol in India has raised concerns on its impact on insurance claims. The discussion gained momentum after a post from insurer ICICI Lombard suggested that using fuel not recommended for a vehicle could potentially be viewed as negligence, leading many to believe that insurance claims related to E20 fuel usage…
How even Hitler can get lost in translation Shock and horror crossed my face, paused briefly for dramatic effect, then retreated behind a diplomatic blankness. I pulled out my phone, as one does when civilisation trembles, and photographed the evidence. Later, my amused friend reconstructed the moment for me: in the thinning mist of a…
Harry S. Truman never developed a reputation for speaking in polished political language. Even after reaching the White House, he often sounded more like a neighbour sharing an opinion than a leader delivering a carefully constructed message. That quality explains why many of his remarks have survived long after his presidency ended. Some were serious….
MUMBAI: India’s balance of payments swung from a surplus of $0.5 billion in April 2025 to a deficit of $ 6.6 billion in April 2026, even as the current account moved into surplus during the period. The current account recorded a surplus of $4.7 billion in April 2026 compared with a deficit of $4.8 billion…
No prescription, no cup syrup: Indian govt revises drug rules (AI photo by ChatGPT) NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Tuesday amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for their purchase.The change comes under the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified by…
Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde (R) NEW DELHI: The Opposition alliance could be facing another setback, this time from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). Shiv Sena leader and MLC Krupal Tumane on Tuesday claimed that talks with seven Sena (UBT) MPs have reached the final stage under “Operation Tiger.“According to Tumane, the seven MPs…
Every FIFA World Cup, football fans in Kerala’s coastal town of Chellanam gather for a special ritual: catching a glimpse of a football signed by Lionel Messi.The prized memorabilia, owned by the Argentina Fans Chellanam Football Club, is brought out of the clubhouse only during the World Cup, turning it into one of the focal…
The reopening of the waterway would also allow oil tankers currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to resume deliveries to consuming markets. (AI image) US-Iran peace deal signing and the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz, if it goes through, will bode well for availability of crude oil supplies globally. Crude oil supplies could…
Iran’s Shahriyar Moghanloo (20) battles for the ball with New Zealand’s Finn Surman (16). (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape after the first round of matches for 32 teams across the first eight groups, with Monday producing a historic first in 68…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has explained why Telegram’s message-editing feature has been disabled in India until June 30 ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency claimed that the feature had been misused in recent examinations to create fake evidence of paper leaks. According to NTA, Telegram allows…
