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The Centre rejected several viral claims about India's E20 fuel programme, saying scientific studies found no significant engine, warranty or safety issues. It said ethanol blending supports energy security, reduces emissions, saves foreign exchange and benefits farmers while following established global practices

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the construction of JSW Steel’s $\text{Rs } 16,350\text{ -crore}$ green facility in Kadapa. The 2-MTPA eco-friendly plant features EAF technology and is scheduled for commercial production by March 2028

The ED is seeking a CBI probe into a US-based Christian mission, The Timothy Initiative, for allegedly routing $\text{Rs } 95\text{ crore}$ in illegal foreign funds into Naxal-hit zones via overseas debit cards, bypassing formal banking channels

A Pune court has remanded Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary to 14-day judicial custody for the alleged cliff murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal. The court rejected extended police remand despite claims of coded mobile chats between the accused

The Supreme Court of India stayed the CAG audit of Delhi's private power discoms and ordered status quo until July 15. The court will examine whether Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission could legally appoint the CAG to conduct the audit

The Indian rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.21 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar index and stronger domestic equities. However, importer demand for dollars and RBI purchases limited further gains in the local currency

The uncle of Pune murder accused Chetan Chaudhary has defended his nephew as a "sincere boy," downplaying media reports. Meanwhile, police allege Chetan and prime accused Siya Goyal rehearsed pushing businessman Ketan Agarwal off a Lohagad Fort cliff

Tadepalli-born technology entrepreneur Venkata Sree Karthikeya Gattupalli will present his AI research at the AI4Law Workshop during ICML 2026 in Seoul. His specialised legal AI model aims to review lawyer invoices at over 90% lower cost than larger AI systems.

Kamoʻoalewa is a rare near-Earth quasi-satellite that orbits the Sun while remaining close to Earth. Scientists believe it may be a fragment of the Moon, making it a significant object for studying lunar history and near-Earth space

Football pundit Paul Masefield tips reigning champions Argentina to comfortably defeat tournament debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 clash, while praising the African side's defensive resilience and charting France as his overall tournament favorite

Former Minister Vemula Prashanth Reddy alleged that the arrest of BRS leaders exposed the Congress government's claims and accused it of misusing the police to suppress the Opposition. He also criticised the Congress and BJP over alleged scams and unfulfilled electoral promises.

Thirteen-year-old Hyderabad martial artist Navjyot Singh Thakur has entered the Asian Book of World Records by delivering 105 backfist punches in 10 seconds. Training under Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, she secured the milestone in the Teenage Female category

Telangana's Vanakalam sowing has slowed sharply, with cropped area declining by over 10 lakh acres compared with last year. Below-normal rainfall, lower reservoir storage, groundwater depletion, delayed Rythu Bharosa assistance and irrigation concerns have contributed to the sluggish agricultural season.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed Google and Apple to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS app after reports alleged it could remotely disable e-rickshaw battery systems via Bluetooth, prompting cybersecurity and passenger safety concerns

The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 metres of schools, citing concerns over children's health. The FDA will intensify inspections around educational institutions and take action against violators and misleading advertisements.

India's commercial and industrial renewable energy capacity is projected to triple to 100 GW by 2032, driven by corporate decarbonization and state-level policy reforms. Energy storage system installations will also experience a tenfold leap to 31 GWh

Japan has become the largest APAC contributor to India's GCC ecosystem with over 100 centers established, according to Deloitte. The sector is shifting to tier-2 cities and is projected to unlock up to $600 billion in economic value by FY30

The United States retained its position as India's largest LPG supplier in June, with imports rising 19.4%. India continued diversifying energy sourcing beyond Gulf nations to strengthen energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia

South Africa women's cricket coach Mandla Mashimbyi vows the Proteas will emerge stronger from their T20 World Cup campaign despite a 40-run semi-final loss to England at The Oval, targeting structural fixes and future ICC tournament success

The Unique Identification Authority of India said over 2.5 lakh residents updated their Aadhaar email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the facility's launch. The free six-month service enhances security by enabling real-time authentication alerts

Unbeaten Colombia take on Ghana in their first-ever FIFA World Cup meeting, with both teams chasing a place in the Round of 16. Colombia topped Group K unbeaten, while Ghana qualified after finishing third in Group L.

A special court for child offences sentenced a 22-year-old Madrasa teacher to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Balapur in 2022. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.

Hyderabad She Teams nabbed 127 persons for allegedly harassing women during June and secured convictions in 14 cases. The Women Safety Wing received 102 complaints, while courts awarded jail terms and fines in several cases. Women were urged to dial 112 for help.

Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate the country's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, launch the modified UDAN scheme, unveil infrastructure projects, and open a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand