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Crude surge would have pushed petrol price to Rs 125 per litre without ethanol blending: Government

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Crude surge would have pushed petrol price to Rs 125 per litre without ethanol blending: Government

New Delhi: Amid concerns over lower mileage and potential wear on older engines due to petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20), the government on Friday said petrol would have cost much more during the West Asia crisis if ethanol hadn't been blended. According to the government, ethanol blending has not only reduced the country's dependence on oil imports, but has also played a major role in providing relief to the common man from high petrol prices. The government said that during the Middle East crisis, when crude oil prices reached around USD 135 per barrel, petrol prices in…

DPL 2026 live streaming details; When and where to watch Delhi Premier League 2026 on TV and online in India?

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DPL 2026 live streaming details; When and where to watch Delhi Premier League 2026 on TV and online in India?

New Delhi: The stage is set for yet another season of the DPL (Delhi Premier League); the tournament returns for yet another edition, and the eight competing teams will look to put in their best performance in hopes of getting their hands on the title as the marquee event commences once more. It is worth noting that the season opener of the tournament sees Central Delhi Kings taking on Purani Dilli 6. The two sides will meet at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for the clash on July 31, and it could be interesting to see which side comes…

Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi’s Lyari; critically injured

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Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi’s Lyari; critically injured

Karachi: Zubair Baloch, the brother of jailed Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, was left critically injured after being shot at outside his residence in the Lyari area of Karachi. The incident also left two bystanders injured, who were provided medical assistance. According to various media reports, the incident happened on Thursday evening. 40-year-old Zubair was shot in the chest and abdomen, which left his critically injured after which he was taken to the Civil Hospital of Karachi for treatment. Dawn, a leading Pakistani national daily, reported that the attackers came on a motorcycle and had their faces covered. Zubair, who has…

Defence stock gains 4% as firm hands over indigenously developed SDD to Indian Navy, check share price

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Defence stock gains 4% as firm hands over indigenously developed SDD to Indian Navy, check share price

Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL), which offers technology-based solutions in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, aerospace, and defence, are trading in the green after the company handed over its indigenously designed and developed Safety & Detonation Device (SDD) to the Indian Navy. The stock opened the trading session in the green at Rs 377.95, up Rs 0.85 from the previous close of Rs 377.10 on the BSE. Amid buying interest, the stock gained further, touching an intraday high of Rs 392.80, representing a 3.95 per cent gain. While the counter has outperformed the sector by 4.07 per…

Alzarri Joseph hits back at Daren Sammy, responds to latter’s ‘denied selection’ comments

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Alzarri Joseph hits back at Daren Sammy, responds to latter’s ‘denied selection’ comments

New Delhi: The West Indies are in the midst of a two-game Test series against Pakistan. The first Test of the series was comfortably won by the West Indies. Before the start of the series, CWI (Cricket West Indies) came forward and revealed the Windies’ squad for the series, and much to many’s surprise, Alzarri Joseph was not a part of the squad. It is worth noting that when the squad was announced, CWI revealed that Alzarri Joseph would not play in the series due to personal reasons. However, the very next day, West Indies’ head coach Daren Sammy came…

RBI changes fixed deposits rules, to be applicable from October 1: What FD investors must know

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RBI changes fixed deposits rules, to be applicable from October 1: What FD investors must know

Mumbai: If you are among those who invest in fixed deposits (FDs), the changes announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could be of significant importance for you. The revised instruction has been issued through the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Interest Rate on Deposits) Second Amendment Directions, 2026. According to the information available, the new changes will come into force from October 1, 2026. What do the new rules say? The RBI said banks will have to offer uniform deposit interest rates across all branches for the same amounts deposited by customers on any given particular…

Michael Vaughan weighs in on Stephen Fleming’s absence from upcoming Pakistan series

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Michael Vaughan weighs in on Stephen Fleming’s absence from upcoming Pakistan series

New Delhi: The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) came forward and named former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming as their new Test head coach. The decision was made after Brendon McCullum stepped down from his role, bringing the Bazball era to an end. It is worth noting that Fleming will not be joining England for the upcoming three-game series against Pakistan but will instead join in December. The series against Pakistan will begin on August 19 with the first Test taking place at Headingley in Leeds. Speaking on the same, former England cricketer Michael Vaughan took centre stage and…

Pakistan coal mine blast kills 32 in Quetta, several still trapped as rescue ops underway

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Pakistan coal mine blast kills 32 in Quetta, several still trapped as rescue ops underway

Islamabad: At least 32 miners were killed and 10 others remained trapped after a powerful explosion ripped through a coal mine in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province on Thursday. Rescue teams continued operations deep inside the mine amid fears that the death toll could rise further, with officials warning that the chances of finding survivors were rapidly diminishing. The explosion occurred on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Baluchistan. According to government mine inspector Ghani Baloch, the blast was believed to have been caused by a buildup of methane gas inside the mine, a common but deadly hazard in…

Gold, silver continue to drop on MCX amid profit booking, stronger dollar | Check city-wise rates

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Gold, silver continue to drop on MCX amid profit booking, stronger dollar | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures fell on Friday, July 31, 2026, amid profit booking and an uptick in the US dollar and escalating US-Iran tensions. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a drop of Rs 303 or 0.21 per cent at Rs 1,42,929 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,43,232. It later fell to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,42,253, a drop of Rs 979 or 0.68 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,42,504 with a drop of Rs 728 or 0.51per cent. On…

Legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi dies at 66, football fraternity comes forth to pay tribute

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Legendary Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi dies at 66, football fraternity comes forth to pay tribute

Milan: Franco Baresi, one of the greatest Italian defenders in the history of football, has tragically passed away at the age of 66. It is worth noting that Baresi underwent surgery for a lung nodule back in 2025 and was in poor health for quite some time before his passing. After the news of his passing, Baresi’s club, AC Milan, took centre stage and released a statement talking about the legacy that the Italian great has left behind. The club also stated that Baresi’s legacy and influence will forever stay imbued in the hearts of the fans. "The entire history…