Gadkari reacts to viral 'ants in fuel tank due to ethanol' video, gives 'whisky & rum' example
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reacted to fake viral 'ants in fuel tank' video and rejected the claims suggesting that E20 petrol attracts ants because it contains sugarcane juice and is sweet in nature. "Ethanol is alcohol. When people open bottles of whisky or rum, do ants gather around them...The claims being made by some people are completely wrong," he said.
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09:42 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reacted to fake viral 'ants in fuel tank' video and rejected the claims suggesting that E20 petrol attracts ants because it contains sugarcane juice and is sweet in nature. "Ethanol is alcohol. When people open bottles of whisky or rum, do ants gather around them...The claims being made by some people are completely wrong," he said.
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09:42 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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You can't check car's mileage, machine to check it isn't at anyone's home: Gadkari
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari responded to claims of E20 causing a drop in mileage, saying the metric isn't something people can check at home. He was responding to a reporter's claim that her vehicle's mileage dipped from 10 kmpl to 7 kmpl. "The [mileage tracking] machine isn't at anyone's home...Send cars to company-approved dealers [to check mileage]," he added.
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09:40 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari responded to claims of E20 causing a drop in mileage, saying the metric isn't something people can check at home. He was responding to a reporter's claim that her vehicle's mileage dipped from 10 kmpl to 7 kmpl. "The [mileage tracking] machine isn't at anyone's home...Send cars to company-approved dealers [to check mileage]," he added.
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Rajasthan Minister seen laughing when asked about death of 18 women during childbirth
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar was seen laughing when asked about the death of 18 women during childbirth in Rajasthan since May. The minister said he will speak to the media after the break. This comes a month after he made a controversial remark on the issue, asking, "Did they (pregnant women) come dancing and singing?" to the hospital.
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09:38 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar was seen laughing when asked about the death of 18 women during childbirth in Rajasthan since May. The minister said he will speak to the media after the break. This comes a month after he made a controversial remark on the issue, asking, "Did they (pregnant women) come dancing and singing?" to the hospital.
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Caeser said you can't win without suffering, we're ready to suffer: Spain head coach
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente quoted Julius Caesar ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France. He said, "Julius Caesar said, 'There is no great achievement without suffering.' We're prepared to suffer." "Tomorrow's match could be the World Cup final," he further added. Spain had defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
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News By: Sunny Sharma
09:30 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente quoted Julius Caesar ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against France. He said, "Julius Caesar said, 'There is no great achievement without suffering.' We're prepared to suffer." "Tomorrow's match could be the World Cup final," he further added. Spain had defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
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Maharashtra spent ₹1.62 crore on 'ghost hostels' in 4 years
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged six 'ghost hostels' in Maharashtra that received ₹1.62 crore in government funds over four years without housing a single student. Four such hostels were found in Jalna while one each was found in Buldhana and Latur. As of March 2024, Maharashtra had 443 government-run and 2,388 government-aided hostels.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
09:58 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged six 'ghost hostels' in Maharashtra that received ₹1.62 crore in government funds over four years without housing a single student. Four such hostels were found in Jalna while one each was found in Buldhana and Latur. As of March 2024, Maharashtra had 443 government-run and 2,388 government-aided hostels.
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09:58 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Trump's 20% Hormuz charge may cost oil supertankers $30 million per journey
If US President Donald Trump's proposal to collect a 20% reimbursement on cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz is implemented, a fully loaded oil supertanker could pay $30 million per crossing. At current oil prices of $80 per barrel, a supertanker carrying 2 million barrels transports crude worth roughly $160 million, making the 20% fee about $30 million per voyage.
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09:57 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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If US President Donald Trump's proposal to collect a 20% reimbursement on cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz is implemented, a fully loaded oil supertanker could pay $30 million per crossing. At current oil prices of $80 per barrel, a supertanker carrying 2 million barrels transports crude worth roughly $160 million, making the 20% fee about $30 million per voyage.
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09:57 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Akasa Air seeks ₹1,050 cr as it faces pressure from escalating Iran war: Report
Akasa Air is looking to raise ₹1,050 crore ($110 million) through equity and debt to ease financial pressure caused by the Iran conflict. The airline is in talks with existing and new investors for equity funding and with state-run banks for government-backed loans. This comes as rising jet fuel prices and flight disruptions have added to the carrier's challenges.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
09:52 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Akasa Air is looking to raise ₹1,050 crore ($110 million) through equity and debt to ease financial pressure caused by the Iran conflict. The airline is in talks with existing and new investors for equity funding and with state-run banks for government-backed loans. This comes as rising jet fuel prices and flight disruptions have added to the carrier's challenges.
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09:52 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Kohli and Gambhir avoid each other during practice, spark speculation
Ex-India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir did not visibly interact during the team’s practice session at Edgbaston ahead of the first ODI against England, Times Now reported. Gambhir was seen speaking with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reportedly held separate conversations with Kohli and Gambhir after Kohli completed his net session.
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10:14 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Ex-India captain Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir did not visibly interact during the team’s practice session at Edgbaston ahead of the first ODI against England, Times Now reported. Gambhir was seen speaking with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak reportedly held separate conversations with Kohli and Gambhir after Kohli completed his net session.
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10:14 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Argentina-England WC semi tickets 2 times costlier than France-Spain's
Tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England are more than double the price of those for the France-Spain semi-final. The get-in price for the France-Spain match stood at $1,325 (around ₹1.27 lakh) on Monday, while tickets for the Argentina-England clash were at $2,841 (around ₹2.73 lakh), according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:04 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England are more than double the price of those for the France-Spain semi-final. The get-in price for the France-Spain match stood at $1,325 (around ₹1.27 lakh) on Monday, while tickets for the Argentina-England clash were at $2,841 (around ₹2.73 lakh), according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com.
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Pakistan faces backlash over blue passports for ex-MPs’ children
Pakistan is facing a backlash after it passed a bill to allow blue passports for children of ex-MPs. Minister Tallal Chaudry criticised the bill, stating the bill was passed despite his reservations against it. Several people also slammed the bill, associating it with class privilege. Dependent children under the age of 28 of ex-MPs will be eligible for blue passports.
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10:03 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Pakistan is facing a backlash after it passed a bill to allow blue passports for children of ex-MPs. Minister Tallal Chaudry criticised the bill, stating the bill was passed despite his reservations against it. Several people also slammed the bill, associating it with class privilege. Dependent children under the age of 28 of ex-MPs will be eligible for blue passports.
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10:03 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Over 2,700 people died in England & Wales during heatwaves: Report
Over 2,700 people died in England and Wales during the heatwaves in May and June 2026, a report said. During the first heatwave, temperatures reached about 35°C in west London, while places like Lingwood and Norfolk recorded 37.7°C during the second heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency estimated 1,504 heat-related deaths during the summer of 2025.
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10:28 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Over 2,700 people died in England and Wales during the heatwaves in May and June 2026, a report said. During the first heatwave, temperatures reached about 35°C in west London, while places like Lingwood and Norfolk recorded 37.7°C during the second heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency estimated 1,504 heat-related deaths during the summer of 2025.
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Mbappé is 100% fit: France head coach ahead of semi-final vs Spain
France head coach Didier Deschamps said their captain Kylian Mbappé is "100%" fit ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain. "He feels good," Deschamps added. Mbappé had limped off in the 77th minute of France's 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco after appearing to twist his ankle, raising doubts over his availability for the semi-final.
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10:25 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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France head coach Didier Deschamps said their captain Kylian Mbappé is "100%" fit ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain. "He feels good," Deschamps added. Mbappé had limped off in the 77th minute of France's 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco after appearing to twist his ankle, raising doubts over his availability for the semi-final.
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Zareen Khan gets angry at paps over 'try the dress' remark, says 'Stay in your limits'
Zareen Khan recently lost her cool after a photographer asked her to try an outfit in front of everyone. In a video, she was seen holding a pair of jeans when the photographer made the inappropriate remark. She said, "In front of everyone? That’s not happening. Don't talk such nonsense...I’m not someone who’s going to tolerate that...Stay within your limits."
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10:22 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Zareen Khan recently lost her cool after a photographer asked her to try an outfit in front of everyone. In a video, she was seen holding a pair of jeans when the photographer made the inappropriate remark. She said, "In front of everyone? That’s not happening. Don't talk such nonsense...I’m not someone who’s going to tolerate that...Stay within your limits."
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10:22 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Will file defamation: Gadkari as he denies jump in son's firm's revenue amid ethanol push
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while defending his push for ethanol policy and denying conflict of interest, said, "The figures...quoted about...income and profits of my son Nikhil Gadkari's company are...incorrect. If they're repeated, I'll file a defamation case and take the matter to court." It was claimed that CIAN Agro's revenue jumped from ₹171 crore to ₹1,029 crore in one year.
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10:22 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while defending his push for ethanol policy and denying conflict of interest, said, "The figures...quoted about...income and profits of my son Nikhil Gadkari's company are...incorrect. If they're repeated, I'll file a defamation case and take the matter to court." It was claimed that CIAN Agro's revenue jumped from ₹171 crore to ₹1,029 crore in one year.
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India launches ₹15,000 cr stratospheric airship project, invites private players
India has launched a programme to develop indigenous stratospheric airships capable of carrying out persistent surveillance and intelligence gathering missions over 20 km above ground. These airships will be packed with cameras, radars, and electronic sensors to track activity from afar. Many private sector companies are expected to compete for the project. The project has ₹15,000 crore budget.
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10:20 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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India has launched a programme to develop indigenous stratospheric airships capable of carrying out persistent surveillance and intelligence gathering missions over 20 km above ground. These airships will be packed with cameras, radars, and electronic sensors to track activity from afar. Many private sector companies are expected to compete for the project. The project has ₹15,000 crore budget.
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10:20 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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'Can't India use our uranium for nuclear arms,' asks reporter; Australian Minister replies
After Australia agreed to sell uranium to India, a journalist asked Australian Minister Pat Conroy how he's sure India won't use it for nuclear weapons. "We've worked on safeguards to make sure our uranium is only used for nuclear energy. We're satisfied with the safeguards," he said. "India is a rising power...We want to work closely with them," he added.
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10:32 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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After Australia agreed to sell uranium to India, a journalist asked Australian Minister Pat Conroy how he's sure India won't use it for nuclear weapons. "We've worked on safeguards to make sure our uranium is only used for nuclear energy. We're satisfied with the safeguards," he said. "India is a rising power...We want to work closely with them," he added.
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10:32 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Fake: Govt on video in which PM Modi calls India 'world's 2nd-largest beef producer'
The government debunked a fake video claiming that PM Modi said, "India is the world's second-largest beef producer," during his speech in New Zealand. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make any such statement. At the Auckland event, he stated that India is the world's second-largest wheat producer," PIB's fact-check unit said. PM Modi visited New Zealand on July 10-11.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:32 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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The government debunked a fake video claiming that PM Modi said, "India is the world's second-largest beef producer," during his speech in New Zealand. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not make any such statement. At the Auckland event, he stated that India is the world's second-largest wheat producer," PIB's fact-check unit said. PM Modi visited New Zealand on July 10-11.
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10:32 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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NCP leader challenges Maha Dy CM Sunetra's election as party chief, seeks fresh polls
NCP national secretary Sachchidanand Singh has challenged the election of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as the president of the party. He issued a legal notice, claiming that the election held on February 26 was unconstitutional, and sought a fresh organisational poll. NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan denied the claim, stating that all rules were followed during the election.
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10:59 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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NCP national secretary Sachchidanand Singh has challenged the election of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as the president of the party. He issued a legal notice, claiming that the election held on February 26 was unconstitutional, and sought a fresh organisational poll. NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan denied the claim, stating that all rules were followed during the election.
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FIFA WC 2026 records highest average goals per game since 1970
FIFA World Cup 2026 has recorded the highest average goals per game since 1970 so far. The tournament has produced 292 goals in 100 matches, averaging 2.92 goals per game. It is followed by 2.81 in 1982, 2.71 in 1994, 2.69 in 2022, 2.68 in 1978, 2.67 in 1998 and 2014, 2.64 in 2018 and 2.55 in 1974.
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11:11 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026 has recorded the highest average goals per game since 1970 so far. The tournament has produced 292 goals in 100 matches, averaging 2.92 goals per game. It is followed by 2.81 in 1982, 2.71 in 1994, 2.69 in 2022, 2.68 in 1978, 2.67 in 1998 and 2014, 2.64 in 2018 and 2.55 in 1974.
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11:11 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Illegal parking under Hebbal flyover worsens traffic chaos
Illegal parking beneath Bengaluru's Hebbal Flyover has worsened traffic congestion near Baptist Hospital. A narrow service road, a busy BMTC bus stop, ongoing roadworks and heavy vehicle movement have created daily bottlenecks. Commuters face long delays, while pedestrians navigate unsafe conditions. Residents have also raised concerns over encroachments and the growing risk of accidents.
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11:10 am Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Illegal parking beneath Bengaluru's Hebbal Flyover has worsened traffic congestion near Baptist Hospital. A narrow service road, a busy BMTC bus stop, ongoing roadworks and heavy vehicle movement have created daily bottlenecks. Commuters face long delays, while pedestrians navigate unsafe conditions. Residents have also raised concerns over encroachments and the growing risk of accidents.
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