Cauvery water row: Screening of CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ stopped across Karnataka

Cauvery water row: Screening of CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ stopped across Karnataka

The screening of Tamil films, including Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been stopped across Karnataka. MANDYA: The screening of Tamil films, including Chief Minister Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, has been suspended across Karnataka until further notice after protests over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute.The Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association announced the statewide suspension on Friday, a…

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How Iran’s military ran a bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

How Iran’s military ran a $4bn gambling network as part of a sanctions-dodging op: Report

IRGC has been using an online gambling network to evade Western sanctions, Reuters report A sophisticated $4 billion sanctions-evasion network has allegedly helped Iran move money through illegal online gambling operations, cryptocurrency transactions and an unlicensed Dubai-based crypto exchange. The network gave sanctioned Iranian entities access to global cryptocurrency markets despite Western restrictions, according to…

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Bhiwandi Building Collapse: Contractor and Owner Face Investigation as Authorities Confirm Structure Was Unsafe | India News

Bhiwandi Building Collapse: Contractor and Owner Face Investigation as Authorities Confirm Structure Was Unsafe | India News

As rescue operations continued at the site of the Bhiwandi building collapse, Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal on Friday said the structure was undergoing unauthorised repair work without the municipal corporation’s permission and that those responsible would face legal action.At least nine people were killed and three others injured after the ground-plus-four building in the Kohinoor…

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PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore scheme for floating solar projects

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore scheme for floating solar projects

FSPV projects will include a minimum of 2-hour Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Looking to post solar energy generation capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) scheme. The scheme targets establishing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) capacity in the country.This is a more than seven-fold…

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After returning to India, he started a freelance business from a Tier-3 city. Six months without income later, he reached ,300 in monthly profit

After returning to India, he started a freelance business from a Tier-3 city. Six months without income later, he reached $6,300 in monthly profit

He Quit His IT job and Earned Nothing for 6 Months—Then Built a $6,300/Month Freelance Business. (AI Image) Quitting a stable job to start a business is often portrayed as an exciting leap. Reality, however, is usually far less glamorous.For one Indian entrepreneur, the first six months after leaving his corporate IT job brought no…

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‘Vadhandhi Season 2’ trailer out: Sasikumar investigates ‘The Mystery of Mani’ with suspense, secrets and shocking revelations ahead of August 7 premiere

‘Vadhandhi Season 2’ trailer out: Sasikumar investigates ‘The Mystery of Mani’ with suspense, secrets and shocking revelations ahead of August 7 premiere

The makers of ‘Vadhandhi Season 2’ have dropped the much awaited trailer, setting the tone for another suspenseful investigation. The first season, with S.J. Suryah as the lead, was praised for its gripping narrative. The new chapter has Sasikumar and a completely different puzzle. Crime, secrets, and a slow reveal of shocking truths beneath the…

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In 1997, a mysterious sound echoed across the Pacific. Years later, scientists traced the ‘Bloop’ to Antarctica

In 1997, a mysterious sound echoed across the Pacific. Years later, scientists traced the ‘Bloop’ to Antarctica

The deep ocean has a way of turning ordinary events into unanswered questions. Far below the waves, sounds travel through water in ways that can make distant sources appear much closer or far stranger than they really are. In 1997, a powerful low-frequency noise recorded across the Pacific Ocean created one of the most unusual…

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Brand-new Royal Enfield had defects on first ride, consumer court awards buyer over Rs 2.3 lakh

Brand-new Royal Enfield had defects on first ride, consumer court awards buyer over Rs 2.3 lakh

AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Kerala’s Thrissur has held Royal Enfield and its authorised dealer guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after finding that a brand-new motorcycle sold to a buyer had several defects from the very beginning. The commission said the motorcycle was…

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Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade | World News

Punjab man Gurpreet Singh added to FBI’s ‘most wanted’ over alleged drug trafficking, illegal arms trade | World News

An Indian national from Punjab has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international organised crime network accused of drug trafficking, firearms offences and racketeering.According to the FBI, Gurpreet Singh is wanted for his alleged role in the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group,…

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NEW DELHI: Petrol was projected to cost around Rs 125 per litre in Delhi when global crude prices touched 5 a barrel if India had not blended ethanol with petrol, the petroleum ministry said on Friday, defending the ethanol-blending programme against what it described as “misleading” claims about its costs, impact on food security and alleged taxpayer subsidy.The clarification came amid criticism that Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice was supplied to distilleries at concessional rates, allegedly causing losses to the exchequer, and that ethanol blending survives only because ethanol is more expensive than petrol.The ministry said consumers paid Rs 94.77 per litre because 20% of every litre comprised domestically produced ethanol procured at pre-agreed prices, insulating retail fuel prices from the global crude price spike. “The result was nearly Rs 30 per litre in savings at the pump during the peak of the crisis,” it said.In a detailed clarification, the ministry rejected allegations that foodgrain meant for the poor was being diverted to produce ethanol or that subsidised rice supplied by the FCI was being used to artificially support the programme. “Ethanol is not built around cheap rice. It is built around a flexible mix of approved feedstocks, with FCI rice used only when certified surplus stocks are available after meeting every food security obligation,” the ministry said, adding that food security obligations always take precedence and that grain is released for ethanol production only after requirements under the public distribution system, National Food Security Act, welfare schemes and mandatory buffer stocks have been fully met.Responding to criticism over the supply of FCI rice to distilleries, the ministry said rice was only one of several approved feedstocks under the ethanol programme, was priced under the same govt pricing framework as other approved feedstocks, and was not accorded any special treatment. It said FCI rice accounted for just 0.02% of ethanol production in ethanol supply year (ESY) 2023-24, with its share rising to 24.6% in ESY 2025-26 only after surplus stocks became available. During the same period, maize’s share declined from 42.6% to nearly 36%, indicating that distilleries switch between approved feedstocks depending on availability.The ministry also said the programme utilises damaged grain, broken rice and foodgrain unfit for human consumption that would otherwise deteriorate in storage. It added that India is expanding production of second-generation ethanol from agricultural residue under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to further reduce dependence on foodgrain-based feedstock.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRejecting the contention that ethanol blending survives on taxpayer subsidy, the ministry maintained that the objective of the programme was not to make petrol cheaper on a day-to-day basis but to shield consumers from sharp swings in global crude prices while reducing dependence on imported crude oil, imports of which meet nearly 88% of India’s requirement. “Ethanol blending is an insurance policy against global oil shocks and not a day-to-day price competition,” it said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMeta India Head Named In FIR As Posts Criticising PM Modi Surface; Social Accounts Under Scanner’My Father Was Almost Lynched’: Injured Delhi Cop’s Daughter Emotional Appeal After Violence | Watch’Cracks Appeared Hours Before Collapse’ Rescue Teams Search For Survivors In Maharashtra’s BhiwandiCJP’s Saurav Das Says Abusive Remarks Deserve Defamation Cases, Not Criminal Prosecution | WatchRajya Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Law As PM Modi Vows Zero Tolerance Against Exam MafiasPM Modi Releases New Selfie Video On Instagram As Rajya Sabha Clears Anti-Paper Leak BillAfter ‘Gau-Mutra Expert’ Remark, Priyanka Gandhi Gets Scathing Open Letter From 200+ Academicians‘Cut Shudra’s Tongue If…’: Kharge Quotes ‘Translated Manusmriti’ In RS; Sudhanshu, Nadda Hit BackAssam Flood Death Toll Rises To 78 As Over Three Lakh Remain Affected Despite Receding WatersHockey India’s Saffron Jersey Sparks Massive Row As Olympians, Critics Question Iconic Blue Identity123PhotostoriesInside Archana Puran Singh’s 75-year-old Dehradun home: A lush garden, vintage interiors and a massive living roomThese 8 ancient Indian foods were considered medicine before modern nutrition existedThinking of taking Priorin for hair loss? 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NEW DELHI: Petrol was projected to cost around Rs 125 per litre in Delhi when global crude prices touched $135 a barrel if India had not blended ethanol with petrol, the petroleum ministry said on Friday, defending the ethanol-blending programme against what it described as “misleading” claims about its costs, impact on food security and alleged taxpayer subsidy.The clarification came amid criticism that Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice was supplied to distilleries at concessional rates, allegedly causing losses to the exchequer, and that ethanol blending survives only because ethanol is more expensive than petrol.The ministry said consumers paid Rs 94.77 per litre because 20% of every litre comprised domestically produced ethanol procured at pre-agreed prices, insulating retail fuel prices from the global crude price spike. “The result was nearly Rs 30 per litre in savings at the pump during the peak of the crisis,” it said.In a detailed clarification, the ministry rejected allegations that foodgrain meant for the poor was being diverted to produce ethanol or that subsidised rice supplied by the FCI was being used to artificially support the programme. “Ethanol is not built around cheap rice. It is built around a flexible mix of approved feedstocks, with FCI rice used only when certified surplus stocks are available after meeting every food security obligation,” the ministry said, adding that food security obligations always take precedence and that grain is released for ethanol production only after requirements under the public distribution system, National Food Security Act, welfare schemes and mandatory buffer stocks have been fully met.Responding to criticism over the supply of FCI rice to distilleries, the ministry said rice was only one of several approved feedstocks under the ethanol programme, was priced under the same govt pricing framework as other approved feedstocks, and was not accorded any special treatment. It said FCI rice accounted for just 0.02% of ethanol production in ethanol supply year (ESY) 2023-24, with its share rising to 24.6% in ESY 2025-26 only after surplus stocks became available. During the same period, maize’s share declined from 42.6% to nearly 36%, indicating that distilleries switch between approved feedstocks depending on availability.The ministry also said the programme utilises damaged grain, broken rice and foodgrain unfit for human consumption that would otherwise deteriorate in storage. It added that India is expanding production of second-generation ethanol from agricultural residue under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to further reduce dependence on foodgrain-based feedstock.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRejecting the contention that ethanol blending survives on taxpayer subsidy, the ministry maintained that the objective of the programme was not to make petrol cheaper on a day-to-day basis but to shield consumers from sharp swings in global crude prices while reducing dependence on imported crude oil, imports of which meet nearly 88% of India’s requirement. “Ethanol blending is an insurance policy against global oil shocks and not a day-to-day price competition,” it said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. 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NEW DELHI: Petrol was projected to cost around Rs 125 per litre in Delhi when global crude prices touched $135 a barrel if India had not blended ethanol with petrol, the petroleum ministry said on Friday, defending the ethanol-blending programme against what it described as “misleading” claims about its costs, impact on food security and…

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AIIMS CRE 5 re-exam announced for 7 group codes: Check official notice here

AIIMS CRE 5 re-exam announced for 7 group codes: Check official notice here

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced that it will conduct a re-examination for selected group codes under the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)-5. The decision has been taken based on the recommendations of an Expert Committee and with the approval of the Competent Authority.According to the official notice issued today, July 31,…

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Raghav Juyal breaks silence on reports of playing young antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, teases a ‘different’ look in the film: ‘This is completely false’

Raghav Juyal breaks silence on reports of playing young antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, teases a ‘different’ look in the film: ‘This is completely false’

Raghav Juyal has denied rumours of playing a young antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, calling reports false and revealing the film has a unique plot and shooting style. Earlier reports claimed he’d play Jackie Shroff’s son, battling a younger SRK. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘King’ releases December 24, 2026. Among the year’s most highly…

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70-million-year-old mammal fossil discovered in Mongolia rewrites the story of early mammal evolution |

70-million-year-old mammal fossil discovered in Mongolia rewrites the story of early mammal evolution |

The fossil record has a habit of reshaping ideas that once seemed settled. In the Late Cretaceous, long before the extinction of the dinosaurs, small mammals occupied a world dominated by much larger reptiles. Most left behind little more than isolated teeth and fragments of bone, making it difficult to understand how they were related…

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‘Make in India’ radar programme to help Tejas track targets gets Rs 2,205 crore boost

‘Make in India’ radar programme to help Tejas track targets gets Rs 2,205 crore boost

Order for indigenous Uttam radars for the Tejas fighter finalised. (Image credit: IAF) In a major boost to indigenous defence equipment development, Astra Microwave has received an order of Rs 2,205 crore from the state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The firm has received orders for 122 Active Antenna Array Unit (AAAU) and 121 Interface Frames…

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A Swedish doctor spent 80 minutes trapped beneath river ice. Months later, she returned to work after one of medicine’s most extraordinary recoveries | World News

A Swedish doctor spent 80 minutes trapped beneath river ice. Months later, she returned to work after one of medicine’s most extraordinary recoveries | World News

Image(s): Left/Nine/Right/Canva Most people who suffer cardiac arrest after prolonged submersion in icy water have little chance of survival. Yet in one of the most remarkable medical recoveries ever recorded, Anna Bågenholm, a Swedish radiologist, survived after becoming trapped beneath a frozen river in Norway for 80 minutes, during which her heart stopped beating for…

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Books are being destroyed for training AI: A technological leap or a cultural loss?

Books are being destroyed for training AI: A technological leap or a cultural loss?

As artificial intelligence companies seek vast quantities of human-written content, concerns are mounting over reports that some rare books are being dismantled and digitised for AI training. Books are like homes. They are cauldrons of experiences, carrying within them countless lives, emotions, and memories. They have survived wars, fires, floods, censorship, and the slow decay…

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Gavin Casalegno teases ‘surprises’ for fans in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ film: ‘I’m excited to see people’s reaction’

Gavin Casalegno teases ‘surprises’ for fans in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ film: ‘I’m excited to see people’s reaction’

Gavin Casalegno speaks about surprises in the upcoming ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty: The Movie.'(Image credits: Instagram) The intense debate between Team Conrad and Team Jeremiah ended with a stunning finale of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty.’ However, author Jenny Han still has a few tricks up her sleeve for the upcoming film based on…

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Hooker Lips Flower: Looking exactly like deep red human lips, blooming only for a short time: Meet the rare rainforest flower ‘Hooker’s Lips’ that fools almost everyone

Hooker Lips Flower: Looking exactly like deep red human lips, blooming only for a short time: Meet the rare rainforest flower ‘Hooker’s Lips’ that fools almost everyone

‘Hot Lips’ rainforest plant (Instagram) Not all flowers attract with their fragrance, some do that with their unusual appearance. Deep inside the rainforests of Central and South America grows a plant so unique that many people mistake it for an AI image. At first, it appears to be a pair of glossy crimson human lips…

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