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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified E20 petrol use is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection. Government sources have dismissed claims that using E20 fuel will invalidate vehicle insurance policies. Assertions about widespread engine damage or insect attraction from ethanol-blended petrol lack scientific basis. The Ethanol Blending Programme is scientifically validated and implemented with industry consultation.

After joining the NCPI, the MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. A prominent member of the group, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, recently met with the Prime Minister

"Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the State. The Centre is working closely with the Assam government in assisting those affected. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," says Prime Minister

Sivasagar resident Mukul Bezbora and his wife Bonti now face an uncertain future with nothing but the clothes on their back and a house filled with silt and debris

The situation has become a major challenge for women operators working at the 112 command centre, who are specifically targetted by many nuisance callers.

Both accused are currently held in remand at a jail in Thiruvananthapuram

New details have emerged in the shooting involving Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy's family. Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said Mia Bieniemy called 911 after being shot twice at the family's Virginia home before deputies arrived and arrested the couple's son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy. Chapman also confirmed the case is being investigated as a domestic incident and that Mia remains in stable condition. Here's everything the sheriff, Andy Reid, and investigators have said so far about the shocking case involving the Chiefs assistant coach

The Centre finds Meta's explanation for Prime Minister Modi's post removal unsatisfactory. Government sources stated the issue requires deeper discussions with the social media company. Meta's response was deemed unreasonable by officials after the post was briefly unavailable. The ministry summoned Meta's global head of public policy regarding the incident. Discussions with Meta will continue as the matter is far from settled.

The IMD has forecast overcast skies with moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in the capital for the next few hours

Mayor V.K. Minimol has directed the superintendent engineer to submit a comprehensive report on the efficiency and utility of assets and projects created under the project

Party’s Central Committee review records that the ‘individualisation' fuelled the narrative that CPI(M) campaign 'revolved around one person’ and rendered it ineffective in politically exposing the ‘reactionary, ruling class bias’ of Congress and UDF

Colleges are continuing to verify applications and process admissions, while students have been advised to complete fee payment promptly to ensure a smooth start to the academic session

The State has sought a modification of an earlier Supreme Court order permitting the film’s release after Jagannath Rath Yatra

Archaeologists excavating a site in central Angola before it is flooded by a hydroelectric dam have uncovered the country's oldest radiocarbon-dated burials, earliest known stone structures and only known ancient urn cremation. Dating to the early 1400s, the discoveries provide new evidence of organised communities and burial traditions before European arrival.

The walk began at the Tholi Pavancha in the early hours, and by mid-morning pilgrims had reached Hanumanthawaka Junction, 11 km into the route; officials expect the numbers to rise sharply after the ceremonial chariot leaves the temple

BJP MP Sambit Patra has denied reports concerning Dharmendra Pradhan's ministerial portfolio. He stated these claims were entirely fictional and published solely to sensationalize. Pradhan resigned as Union education minister following widespread protests over the NEET paper leak. The Cockroach Janta Party delegation called off their protest after talks. Union ministers Jagat Prakash Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with the delegation.

Home Minister V. Anitha and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani visited Sappiputtu in Paderu mandal, distributed saplings and seeds of alternative crops, and said the government was working towards zero ganja cultivation in the tribal belt

Joint inspection in August as concerns mount over delays, public safety and waterlogging