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Centre waives excise duty on higher ethanol-blended petrol to boost cleaner fuels

The exemption applies to petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol and is aimed at accelerating India's ethanol-blending programme, reducing crude oil imports and promoting cleaner transport fuels.

PM Modi

Modi surpasses Nehru to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

US envoy Sergio Gor hails the milestone as PM Modi completes 4,399 days in office, while the NDA prepares a special resolution to mark the historic achievement.

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Two soldiers die in accidental blast near LoC in Uri sector

The soldiers of 8 Rashtriya Rifles succumbed to critical injuries after an accidental explosion in Baramulla’s Kamalkote area.

Centre clears ₹13,000-crore greenfield airport in Great Nicobar, drops INS Baaz expansion plan

The proposed dual-use airport at Galathea Bay will serve both civilian and military purposes, with the government citing operational and environmental constraints for shelving plans to expand the existing INS Baaz air station.

Patna court grants relief to Khan Sir, stays arrest in coaching centre firing case

The court directed that no coercive action be taken against the popular educator in connection with the alleged firing incident at a coaching centre, pending further proceedings in the case.

Can India weather a Strait of Hormuz crisis?

While a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would affect global energy markets, India's diversified crude oil imports, strategic petroleum reserves and expanding energy partnerships could help cushion the impact.

FIFA World Cup

Somali referee barred from US, ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026

Omar Abdulkadir Artan set to become Somalia’s first World Cup match official was denied entry at Miami airport despite holding a valid visa, with FIFA confirming his withdrawal from the tournament.

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