BREAKING || Chinese President Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India
- Xi Jinping may visit India for BRICS Summit
- BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13
- First India Visit since LAC standoff likely
🚨 JSW Group is reportedly close to acquiring Volkswagen's India business, with a deal said to be in the final stages.
If completed, it could give JSW control of Volkswagen's India operations, factories and engineering capabilities.
The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased, scientifically validated and consultative process involving NITI Aayog, automobile manufacturers, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) and other technical institutions. India has achieved 20% ethanol blending five years ahead of the original target after more than two decades of phased policy development, stakeholder consultations, scientific evaluation and capacity creation. Since ESY 2014-15, the programme has generated foreign exchange savings of over 1.97 lakh crore, substituted nearly 316 lakh metric tonnes of crude oil, avoided approximately 952 lakh metric tonnes of CO2 emissions and generated more than 1.66 lakh crore in additional income for Indian farmers. Government has not received any widespread or substantiated complaints from vehicle manufacturers, automobile associations or consumer organisations regarding engine failure, fuel pump issues, corrosion, water contamination or other performance issues attributable to E20 fuel. Government has, however, taken note of certain concerns raised in media and social media, which have been scientifically examined: MoS Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, in a Written Reply to the Rajya Sabha
72nd National Film Awards 2026 🇮🇳
— 'Article 370' wins the Best Feature Film award.
— Yami Gautam wins Best Actress for 'Article 370'.
— Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' wins Best Debut Film of a Director.
PV SINDHU BECOMES THE FIRST EVER INDIAN TO WIN THE JAPAN OPEN! 🇯🇵🤩
- Sindhu defeats Home Favourite and Three-time World Champion Akane Yamaguchi
QUEEN SINDHU FINALLY WINS S750
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#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Visuals from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota; India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, will be launched from here shortly
Built by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, Vikram-1 is powered by three solid-fuel stages and a liquid orbital adjustment module. The mission is designed to deploy payloads weighing up to 350 kg into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with a 60-degree inclination.
(Source: Skyroot Aerospace)
#WATCH | Puri, Odisha: The three sacred chariots of Nandighosha of Lord Jagannath, Taladhwaja of Lord Balabhadra, and Darpadalana of Devi Subhadra will be taken from Rathakhala to the front of Shri Mandir today.
After the completion of the rituals at Shri Mandir, the Agyan Mala Bije will take place, and the chariots will be brought in front of Shri Jagannath Temple ahead of the beginning of the Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra tomorrow.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) welcomed its first international scheduled flight today as Air India Express flight IX208 from Abu Dhabi landed at 10:20 am. The aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute, symbolising the airport’s international debut and reinforcing its role as India’s newest gateway to the world.
(Source: NMIA)