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The Petroleum Ministry said India’s ethanol blending programme began in 2001 and evolved through years of policy, testing and consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed E20 rollout, highlighting expanded production, industry support, quality standards and strict monitoring against fuel adulteration

The Sensex surged nearly 700 points and the Nifty gained almost 200 points in early trade, driven by strong buying in IT stocks after Tata Consultancy Services reported higher quarterly profit. Positive global cues also supported investor sentiment

The Wayanad tunnel road mudslide death toll rose to seven after another body was recovered, while one person remains missing. Rescue operations continue despite difficult conditions as an expert probe, political blame game, and Kerala High Court scrutiny gather momentum.

The lone survivor of the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy has recounted surviving nearly 18 hours in the sea after clinging to the overturned vessel for nine hours. Authorities have ended the search for six missing fishermen, while Andhra Pradesh announced compensation for their families.

The secretary bird, a distinctive African bird of prey, has captivated social media users with its natural eyeliner-like markings, long eyelashes and elegant appearance. Beyond its striking looks, it is a skilled predator capable of hunting venomous snakes with powerful kicks

Veteran composers Anand–Milind revealed that Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was initially rejected by distributors, who called its music weak. Released independently by Nasir Hussain, the 1988 film became a blockbuster, with its iconic soundtrack and debut stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla

Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to make 20 FIFA World Cup appearances and the fastest to score 20 World Cup goals as France defeated Morocco 2-0 to reach the semifinals. The French star continues to rewrite football's biggest tournament record books.

The Petroleum Ministry has defended India's E20 ethanol programme, stating that the transition followed more than two decades of policy development, testing and stakeholder consultations. It rejected claims of a rushed rollout and urged consumers to ignore misinformation about ethanol-blended fuel.

India has notified the procedure for importers to claim tariff quota benefits on UK vehicle imports under the India-UK trade agreement, effective July 15. The framework outlines eligibility, quotas and concessional customs duties for conventional and premium vehicle imports

The rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.32 against the US dollar in early trade as the dollar weakened and crude oil prices eased. Gains in domestic equities supported the currency despite foreign fund outflows and continuing tensions in West Asia

The Hyderabad Police has transferred and posted 30 Inspectors of Police in a major administrative reshuffle with immediate effect following a Police Establishment Board meeting. Several SHOs have been assigned to new police stations, while others have been posted to specialised wings

A Gujarat man has been arrested for allegedly helping an international cyber fraud racket dupe a Navi Mumbai resident of nearly Rs 1.55 crore through a digital arrest scam. Police said he supplied more than 1,000 activated SIM cards to Cambodia

WhatsApp has submitted its response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature, which has raised concerns about online fraud and impersonation. The government is examining the company's reply, while similar notices have also been issued to Telegram and Signal

NASA astronaut Anil Menon, of Indian descent, will launch to the International Space Station on July 14 aboard Soyuz MS-29 for an eight-month mission. He will conduct medical, semiconductor and artificial intelligence-based research to support future long-duration space exploration

A 61-year-old pilgrim from Nepal died after falling seriously ill while returning from the Amarnath cave shrine via the Baltal route. In a separate incident, four Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries in a taxi accident in Banihal and are stable

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said hydrogen is the future of the transportation industry as the government conducts pilot trials on 10 routes across India. He also highlighted road safety, alternative fuels, electric buses and infrastructure development as key priorities

Kylian Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score and assist as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16, securing a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final berth and setting up a clash with Belgium or Spain

Teenager Abhinandh PB and 2025 MVP Bernadette Szocs starred as Dempo Goa Challengers defeated reigning champions U Mumba TT 10-5 in the UTT Season 7 opener. The duo won their singles before combining to clinch the mixed doubles in Panaji

Seventeen players head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals one yellow card away from suspension. England and Morocco have the highest number of players at risk, while France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Norway also face disciplinary concerns.

Former World Rapid champion Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu will spearhead India's challenge at the 2026 Cairns Cup in Saint Louis. The elite women's tournament features 10 top players competing for a $250,000 prize fund from August 8 to 21

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 rescued India after another top-order collapse, helping the visitors post 158/7 against England in the must-win fourth T20I at Bristol. England's disciplined pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India's scoring under control throughout

Linda Noskova reached her maiden Grand Slam final by defeating Marta Kostyuk, while Karolina Muchova saved a match point to overcome Coco Gauff in a dramatic semifinal. The two Czechs will contest the Wimbledon women's singles title in an all-Czech final

The MAUD Department has sanctioned Rs 77.31 crore for the operation, maintenance and upgradation of 404 traffic signals across GHMC limits. The three-year project includes installation of new signals and improved connectivity with the Central Command and Control Centre