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The Centre has no plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent, Petroleum Minister Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha. He said any future decision would follow scientific studies, stakeholder consultations and technical assessments, while defending the E20 programme's benefits

Kushagra Ojha’s unbeaten 103 led India U-19's recovery from 0/2 to 253/3 against Sri Lanka on a truncated Day 1 of the second Youth Test in Colombo. Yashbardhan Chauhan (78) and Manal Chauhan (55*) provided valuable support

President Droupadi Murmu and Moldovan President Maia Sandu agreed to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation in sectors including AI, healthcare and renewable energy. Murmu's historic visit, the first by an Indian President to Moldova, aims to deepen bilateral ties

The CISF will host the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship at Hyderabad's GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium from July 23. Around 1,600 athletes from 36 police and CAPF organisations will compete in five martial arts disciplines over eight days

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named captain of a formidable West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru, with Shams Mulani as vice-captain. The star-studded team features Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, and Shardul Thakur

A Cockroach Janta Party delegation met Union Health Minister JP Nadda after protesters attempted to march to Parliament over alleged examination irregularities. The party said Nadda sought time to discuss its demands with the government, while protests continued amid heavy police action

The NCP (SP) staged protests outside Mumbai University on Monday against police action on CJP marchers and the removal of hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk in Delhi. Protesters demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has paused new subscriptions for its Kimi K3 model after overwhelming global demand exceeded computing capacity. The launch has intensified competition with US AI firms, highlighting China's growing influence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence race

Absolute Projects (India) Ltd and Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd have received Sebi's approval to launch their initial public offerings. The companies plan to use the proceeds for expansion, equipment purchases and debt repayment, with both shares set to be listed on the BSE and NSE

Police used tear gas and batons on Monday as thousands of education reform protesters clashed with security forces near Parliament on day one of the Monsoon Session. Over 20 people were detained, internet was suspended, and five metro stations were closed

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been selected for the Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026 for his contribution to national security. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour in Pune on August 1, commemorating Bal Gangadhar Tilak's death anniversary

New Zealand seamer Nathan Smith has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2026. The 27-year-old took 16 wickets to lead a depleted Kiwi bowling attack to a historic 2-1 Test series victory in England

The Supreme Court said it would direct CBSE to implement nationwide the Orissa High Court's ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out option. The court also asked CBSE to examine concerns over consent, Aadhaar linkage and data privacy

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) condemned the Central government on Monday for using tear gas and lathi charges on student protesters in Delhi. AAP leaders demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and supported CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march

Mission Bagiratha officials warned that drinking water supply to 316 villages in Sangareddy and Medak districts could be affected within 45 days unless the Manjeera river receives fresh inflows. Authorities have prepared contingency plans, including water tankers and additional borewells

The rupee weakened 14 paise to close at 96.44 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention expectations and stronger forex reserves helped limit further depreciation

Banks remain confident that FCNR-B deposit mobilisation will gather pace before the RBI's September 30 deadline despite a slow start. Lenders are strengthening overseas partnerships and outreach to NRIs, while analysts expect inflows to remain below earlier market expectations

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Safdarjung Hospital to file pathological reports of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk. A division bench will decide Tuesday on Gitanjali Angmo's plea to transfer her husband to a private facility

The Supreme Court asked the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it about the possibility of an SIT probe into the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya. The court also cautioned litigants against politicising the issue and stressed the need for a fair investigation

Saina Nehwal praised P.V. Sindhu’s Japan Open triumph, emphasizing that champions can never be written off. Saina backed Indian players for the upcoming World Championships while lamenting badminton’s exclusion from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and ruling out her own comeback

The Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Monday as sharp losses in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, coupled with concerns over escalating US-Iran tensions, weighed on investor sentiment. Banking stocks led the decline despite gains in select blue-chip counters

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Centre over police action against protesters marching to Parliament, alleging the government refused to discuss education policy issues. The protest over alleged exam irregularities triggered clashes, tear gas, lathi-charge and disruptions in Parliament

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company will use the funds to expand manufacturing, develop a new campus, and strengthen aerospace, defence, and deep-tech businesses.