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17,625 tablets in 64 hours: China’s Agibot completes world’s first livestream of humanoid robots inspecting production line with 99% accuracy

17,625 tablets in 64 hours: China’s Agibot completes world’s first livestream of humanoid robots inspecting production line with 99% accuracy

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China-based robotics company Agibot has completed what Chinese state media described as the world’s first livestream of humanoid robots operating across a full tablet production inspection line. The six-day demonstration, which concluded recently after eight humanoid robots worked on an active manufacturing line at Longcheer Technology’s factory in Nanchang, produced 17,625 tablets while achieving a…

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‘Have they house arrested her?’ TMC cries ‘super emergency’ over Mamata security

‘Have they house arrested her?’ TMC cries ‘super emergency’ over Mamata security

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Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Security was tightened outside the residence of former West Bengal chief minister and TMC boss Mamata Banerjee on Saturday as central forces were deployed ahead of her scheduled visit to Baruipur, where a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered.The incident took place in South…

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Representative image NEW DELHI: For the second time in the past 11 months, country’s automobile majors have come to back govt’s mandatory 20% blending of ethanol in petrol (E20) — amid some genuine concerns and some misinformation surrounding the adverse impact of E20 on vehicles that were manufactured before April 2023. TOI looks at why the controversy is on.Mileage/Consumers complaintsFor most vehicle owners, mileage still remains the key factor while buying a vehicle. There have been numerous complaints that the mileage of vehicles has dropped since the full roll out of E20 — an issue not just flagged on social media, rather a common talking point in workplaces, and at social gatherings. Govt and automobile companies have maintained that there is 3-4% reduction in mileage due to E20 fuel in vehicles that are non-compliant. They refer to findings of a study conducted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Indian Oil Corporation and SIAM in 2021. It said fuel consumption of vehicles with E20 increases 2-6% compared to E10, and the percentage varies from vehicle to vehicle.However, vehicle owners don’t buy this, as the real mileage loss is more. They need to buy more E20 and that too without any reduction in price to compensate for mileage loss. Automobile companies and govt have maintained that mileage depends on factors, including tyre pressure, driving pattern, gear selection, and vehicle maintenance.Impact on vehicle engine and materialsGovt and vehicle manufacturers have referred to ARAI report of 2021 to refute claims of impact of E20 fuel on vehicles. The report said there was “no significant discoloration or pitting or any other type of corrosion” in any metallic components tested. The full report, which TOI has seen, concluded that “fuel system material coupons made of a certain elastomer (rubber) like NBR-PVC blend performed inferior with E20 compared to E10”. It added that as per SIAM, “rubber parts for fuel system components used in vehicles, such as hoses, gaskets/ seals and O-rings are showing deterioration and may need replacement for using E20”.India’s E20 programmeIndia achieved 20% ethanol blending in April 2025, ahead of the earlier target of 2030, meaning normal petrol at every pump has 20% ethanol. People involved in govt’s ethanol blending programme say had the target not been pushed, almost all E0 (100% petrol) vehicles manufactured prior to 2012 and a large share of E10 (10% ethanol) compliant vehicles manufactured from 2013 onwards would have completed 15 years.However, the significance and benefit of E20 caught attention after the US-Israel attack on Iran disrupted global fuel supply and pushed crude prices. Govt has said ethanol blending programme has reduced oil imports by 4.5 lakh barrels per year and saved foreign exchange.Why controversy at peak nowWhile some parts of the country started getting E20 early, availability across the nation was achieved only in April 2025. So, the number of complaints about drop in mileage and other negative impacts have increased. The impacts are more in case of vehicles manufactured before 2012.Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notifying fuel standards for E22, E25, E27 and E30 has further raised the speculation of govt increasing mandatory blending. Officials are tight-lipped about where and when this decision was taken. However, govt has maintained any further increase in ethanol blending will be done after proper research and due consultation with stakeholders. Higher blending would even impact E20 vehicles.Can govt give option of 100% petrol & E20 at pumps for consumers to optAfter going for mandatory 20% ethanol blending there is hardly any possibility of going back. However, experts say govt should go for higher blends of ethanol as an optional fuel at stations so that vehicles that are compatible can go for them, something similar to the practice in Brazil. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Super Emergency’: TMC Claims Police Barricaded Mamata Banerjee’s House Before Baruipur VisitBadrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe Donation Irregularity ClaimsMumbai Monsoon Horror: 63-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On ShopCentre Denies Reports That Bhutan Rejected India’s E20 Petrol ProposalPoJK Protesters Seek Help From India’s Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Regions Amid Pakistan’s CrackdownPrashant Kishor To Finally Contest Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Names Founder As CandidateWhy Did China Reacted Sharply To Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s India Visit?Govt Cracks Down on Meta Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse-Linked Instagram Ads, Seeks Reply in 7 DaysMamata Reassumes TMC Leadership As Dilip Ghosh Claims Party Is Crumbling Amid ResignationsWhy Adani’s .4 Billion Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale To MSC Has Triggered A Political Row123PhotostoriesIs it normal forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s disease? Doctor reveals the warning signs you should never ignoreSonam Kapoor’s Punit Balana look had more drama than Anshula Kapoor’s mehendi playlist, and we loved every bit of itTop 5 most active dog breeds5 grasslands in India where the monsoon feels magical5 things to expect at India’s widest waterfall during the monsoonHigh cholesterol often has no symptoms, says AHA: These 10 guidelines could help protect your heartPersonality test: Only the first thing you notice in this illusion reveals your true hidden strengthAamir Khan weds Gauri Spratt: Before saying ‘I Do,’ Aamir Khan dropped these 5 surprisingly honest quotes on loveFrom Krushna Abhishek’s California house to Vicky Jain’s Rs 50 crore home: Celebrities who own several luxurious properties5 best hair oils for frizzy locks during monsoon that actually tame humidity123Hot PicksNHL Trade RumorHarrison ButkerTaylor and Travis Wedding PhotosIndia Passport Ranking SlipsBSUSC applicationsMumbai rainDelhi MurderBrittany MahomesTrumpTop TrendingNHL TradeDelhi rainBrittany MahomesFIFA World Cup 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengaluru Capgemini DaycareKetan AgarwalFrance FIFA World CupNFL Trade RumorVozinha

Representative image NEW DELHI: For the second time in the past 11 months, country’s automobile majors have come to back govt’s mandatory 20% blending of ethanol in petrol (E20) — amid some genuine concerns and some misinformation surrounding the adverse impact of E20 on vehicles that were manufactured before April 2023. TOI looks at why the controversy is on.Mileage/Consumers complaintsFor most vehicle owners, mileage still remains the key factor while buying a vehicle. There have been numerous complaints that the mileage of vehicles has dropped since the full roll out of E20 — an issue not just flagged on social media, rather a common talking point in workplaces, and at social gatherings. Govt and automobile companies have maintained that there is 3-4% reduction in mileage due to E20 fuel in vehicles that are non-compliant. They refer to findings of a study conducted by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Indian Oil Corporation and SIAM in 2021. It said fuel consumption of vehicles with E20 increases 2-6% compared to E10, and the percentage varies from vehicle to vehicle.However, vehicle owners don’t buy this, as the real mileage loss is more. They need to buy more E20 and that too without any reduction in price to compensate for mileage loss. Automobile companies and govt have maintained that mileage depends on factors, including tyre pressure, driving pattern, gear selection, and vehicle maintenance.Impact on vehicle engine and materialsGovt and vehicle manufacturers have referred to ARAI report of 2021 to refute claims of impact of E20 fuel on vehicles. The report said there was “no significant discoloration or pitting or any other type of corrosion” in any metallic components tested. The full report, which TOI has seen, concluded that “fuel system material coupons made of a certain elastomer (rubber) like NBR-PVC blend performed inferior with E20 compared to E10”. It added that as per SIAM, “rubber parts for fuel system components used in vehicles, such as hoses, gaskets/ seals and O-rings are showing deterioration and may need replacement for using E20”.India’s E20 programmeIndia achieved 20% ethanol blending in April 2025, ahead of the earlier target of 2030, meaning normal petrol at every pump has 20% ethanol. People involved in govt’s ethanol blending programme say had the target not been pushed, almost all E0 (100% petrol) vehicles manufactured prior to 2012 and a large share of E10 (10% ethanol) compliant vehicles manufactured from 2013 onwards would have completed 15 years.However, the significance and benefit of E20 caught attention after the US-Israel attack on Iran disrupted global fuel supply and pushed crude prices. Govt has said ethanol blending programme has reduced oil imports by 4.5 lakh barrels per year and saved foreign exchange.Why controversy at peak nowWhile some parts of the country started getting E20 early, availability across the nation was achieved only in April 2025. So, the number of complaints about drop in mileage and other negative impacts have increased. The impacts are more in case of vehicles manufactured before 2012.Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) notifying fuel standards for E22, E25, E27 and E30 has further raised the speculation of govt increasing mandatory blending. Officials are tight-lipped about where and when this decision was taken. However, govt has maintained any further increase in ethanol blending will be done after proper research and due consultation with stakeholders. Higher blending would even impact E20 vehicles.Can govt give option of 100% petrol & E20 at pumps for consumers to optAfter going for mandatory 20% ethanol blending there is hardly any possibility of going back. However, experts say govt should go for higher blends of ethanol as an optional fuel at stations so that vehicles that are compatible can go for them, something similar to the practice in Brazil. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Super Emergency’: TMC Claims Police Barricaded Mamata Banerjee’s House Before Baruipur VisitBadrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Forms 4-Member Panel To Probe Donation Irregularity ClaimsMumbai Monsoon Horror: 63-Year-Old Dies After Tree Falls On ShopCentre Denies Reports That Bhutan Rejected India’s E20 Petrol ProposalPoJK Protesters Seek Help From India’s Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Regions Amid Pakistan’s CrackdownPrashant Kishor To Finally Contest Bankipur Bypoll, Jan Suraaj Names Founder As CandidateWhy Did China Reacted Sharply To Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s India Visit?Govt Cracks Down on Meta Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse-Linked Instagram Ads, Seeks Reply in 7 DaysMamata Reassumes TMC Leadership As Dilip Ghosh Claims Party Is Crumbling Amid ResignationsWhy Adani’s $1.4 Billion Vizhinjam Port Stake Sale To MSC Has Triggered A Political Row123PhotostoriesIs it normal forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s disease? Doctor reveals the warning signs you should never ignoreSonam Kapoor’s Punit Balana look had more drama than Anshula Kapoor’s mehendi playlist, and we loved every bit of itTop 5 most active dog breeds5 grasslands in India where the monsoon feels magical5 things to expect at India’s widest waterfall during the monsoonHigh cholesterol often has no symptoms, says AHA: These 10 guidelines could help protect your heartPersonality test: Only the first thing you notice in this illusion reveals your true hidden strengthAamir Khan weds Gauri Spratt: Before saying ‘I Do,’ Aamir Khan dropped these 5 surprisingly honest quotes on loveFrom Krushna Abhishek’s California house to Vicky Jain’s Rs 50 crore home: Celebrities who own several luxurious properties5 best hair oils for frizzy locks during monsoon that actually tame humidity123Hot PicksNHL Trade RumorHarrison ButkerTaylor and Travis Wedding PhotosIndia Passport Ranking SlipsBSUSC applicationsMumbai rainDelhi MurderBrittany MahomesTrumpTop TrendingNHL TradeDelhi rainBrittany MahomesFIFA World Cup 2026Mamata BanerjeeBengaluru Capgemini DaycareKetan AgarwalFrance FIFA World CupNFL Trade RumorVozinha

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NEW DELHI: For the second time in the past 11 months, country’s automobile majors have come to back govt’s mandatory 20% blending of ethanol in petrol (E20) — amid some genuine concerns and some misinformation surrounding the adverse impact of E20 on vehicles that were manufactured before April 2023. TOI looks at why the controversy…

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Seven heaven: Australia chase record target to clinch seventh Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Seven heaven: Australia chase record target to clinch seventh Women’s T20 World Cup | Cricket News

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Phoebe Litchfield of Australia bats as Amy Jones of England keeps during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Australia continued their dominance in women’s T20 cricket, defeating England by seven wickets at Lord’s in London on…

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Diljit Dosanjh strongly reacts after ‘Satluj’ based on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life removed from OTT two days after release: ‘I challenge the darkness’

Diljit Dosanjh strongly reacts after ‘Satluj’ based on Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life removed from OTT two days after release: ‘I challenge the darkness’

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Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ also starring Arjun Rampal finally released on OTT after much trouble and issue with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film directly releasing on the digital platform after the CBFC suggested 120 cuts. But now just two days after its release on Zee5, the film has been removed and…

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Quote of the day by Richard Dawkins: “The chicken is only an egg’s way of making another egg.”

Quote of the day by Richard Dawkins: “The chicken is only an egg’s way of making another egg.”

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Quote of the day by Richard Dawkins (AI-generated image) Ask most people why a chicken exists, and they will describe eggs as something a chicken produces along the way. Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary biologist, flipped that relationship on its head. “The chicken is only an egg’s way of making another egg,” he wrote, treating the…

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‘We have some other friends, like India’: Netanyahu pushes back after Vance calls US ‘only ally’ of Israel

‘We have some other friends, like India’: Netanyahu pushes back after Vance calls US ‘only ally’ of Israel

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The comments come ahead of Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he is set to meet Trump at the White House. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday pushed back against US Vice-President JD Vance’s assertion that the United States is Israel’s “only” powerful ally, pointing instead to India as one of the country’s strongest international…

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Jul 05, 2026, 22:53 IST

Jul 05, 2026, 22:53 IST

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United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-16…

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Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ removed from OTT two days after release, it is unavailable in India, the streaming platform is exploring its legal options to restore the film |

Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ removed from OTT two days after release, it is unavailable in India, the streaming platform is exploring its legal options to restore the film |

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Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’, originally titled ‘Punjab 95’, has been removed from ZEE5 in India until further notice, shortly after making its long-awaited streaming debut. The film, inspired by the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, had finally reached audiences after years of delays and an extended standoff with the Central Board of Film…

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Updated: Jul 05, 2026, 23:01 IST

Updated: Jul 05, 2026, 23:01 IST

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Novak Djokovic (Image credit: Wimbledon) Novak Djokovic added another milestone to his glittering career on Sunday by becoming the winningest men’s player in Wimbledon history.The seven-time champion defeated world No. 132 Roman Safiullin 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to register his 106th match win at the All England Club, moving past Roger Federer’s record of…

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Don’t rest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after debut: Former cricketer sends clear message to Team India

Don’t rest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after debut: Former cricketer sends clear message to Team India

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Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent game time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at…

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The real reason behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘no-gift’ wedding policy and why more couples are doing the same

The real reason behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘no-gift’ wedding policy and why more couples are doing the same

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What is the ‘no-gift’ policy trend Guests invited to the wedding celebration of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce did not have to worry about choosing the perfect present.According to the BBC, the couple adopted a “no gift” policy, joining a growing number of modern couples who are asking family and friends to simply attend the…

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‘Catch the thieves, not critics’: Congress slams VHP over Ayodhya temple donation probe letter

‘Catch the thieves, not critics’: Congress slams VHP over Ayodhya temple donation probe letter

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Congress slams VHP letter seeking Opposition summons in Ayodhya donation theft row NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday hit back at the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) after its international president Alok Kumar wrote to the investigating officer in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case, urging the police to summon Opposition leaders who have publicly…

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