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NEW DELHI: Government on Monday hinted that ethanol blending in petrol can be increased to 21% from the current 20%, considering the tolerance level of vehicles.Responding to a question on whether discussions have started to increase the ethanol blending in the light of ongoing conflict in West Asia, heavy industries additional secretary Hanif Qureshi said,…
NEW DELHI: Markets regulator Sebi on Sunday clarified that there is no change in the existing regulatory framework for short selling. The clarification comes after a media reported about changes in the short selling framework that would become applicable from December 22, 2025. “In this context, Sebi expressly clarifies that there is no change in…
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks during a town hall in Minneapolis, where she was attacked with an unidentified substance US Representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district Ilhan Omar, during a Townhall, was sprayed by an unidentified substance by a man, who was then tackled and restrained. The incident occurred amid rising tensions over federal immigration…
Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030, as the city-state looks to strengthen its technological capabilities and sharpen its global competitiveness, the government said on Saturday.The funding will be used to set up “world-class” AI research centres, build capabilities to support industrial applications of artificial…
Bahrain’s state oil company on Monday declared force majeure on its shipments after Iranian strikes in the region set the largest oil facility on fire, escalating tensions across the Gulf’s vital energy corridor.Bapco said all domestic market needs remain fully secured and supplies will continue without disruption, supported by proactive contingency plans. US Base Attacked…
After the success of Kapal, SGF (Suvendu Ghosh Films) is set to begin a new chapter with the announcement of Kapal 2, written and directed by Suvendu Ghosh. The teaser was unveiled today on the official SGF YouTube channel, offering a glimpse into the filmmaker’s next cinematic outing. The film is slated to go on…
Gold futures traded higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday with key contracts registering gains of up to 1.6 per cent amid firm buying interest and supportive global cues.The April 2026 gold contract rose by Rs 2,290, or 1.64 per cent, to trade at Rs 1,41,783 per 10 grams. The contract moved between…
Authorities in London have issued a stern warning ahead of the annual Al‑Quds Day demonstration on Sunday, saying participants could face arrest for chanting “intifada” slogans, displaying banned symbols, or showing support for proscribed groups.The Metropolitan Police Service said officers will “act decisively” if protesters cross the line into hate speech or endorse organisations banned…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta condemned the killing of a 25-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, calling the incident “heartbreaking and reprehensible” and assuring strict action against those involved.In a post on X, the Chief Minister said Delhi has a zero-tolerance policy towards violent crimes and directed authorities to ensure…
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Saturday said it has taken suo motu action against 27 restaurants across the country for mandatorily levying service charges on customers, holding the practice to be a violation of consumer law.The restaurants have been fined up to Rs 50,000, directed to refund the service charge collected from consumers,…
