Petrol pump owners flag 'water contamination' in E20 fuel during monsoons: Report
Three petrol pump owners have claimed that the ethanol's hygroscopic nature (water affinity) is causing water contamination in E20 fuel during the monsoon season, The Hindu reported. The same issues also reportedly arise in coastal areas due to the humid environment as the current underground storage tanks aren't designed for ethanol blends, they alleged.
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Three petrol pump owners have claimed that the ethanol's hygroscopic nature (water affinity) is causing water contamination in E20 fuel during the monsoon season, The Hindu reported. The same issues also reportedly arise in coastal areas due to the humid environment as the current underground storage tanks aren't designed for ethanol blends, they alleged.
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Kieron Pollard becomes 2nd player to hit 1,000 sixes in T20 history
All-rounder Kieron Pollard became only the second batter to hit 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket after smashing eight sixes for MI New York against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket. Pollard has now hit 1,001 sixes and is followed by former West Indies teammate Chris Gayle, who leads the list with 1,056 sixes. Andre Russell is third with 792.
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04:47 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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All-rounder Kieron Pollard became only the second batter to hit 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket after smashing eight sixes for MI New York against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket. Pollard has now hit 1,001 sixes and is followed by former West Indies teammate Chris Gayle, who leads the list with 1,056 sixes. Andre Russell is third with 792.
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More countries have confidence in China's Xi than in US' Trump: Report
A Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries found that 22 nations, including UK, Canada and France, had more confidence in China's Xi Jinping than US' Donald Trump. The survey said global views of US worsened as Trump's second term began. US was viewed more positively than China in only six countries: India, Japan, Philippines, Poland, Israel and South Korea.
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A Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries found that 22 nations, including UK, Canada and France, had more confidence in China's Xi Jinping than US' Donald Trump. The survey said global views of US worsened as Trump's second term began. US was viewed more positively than China in only six countries: India, Japan, Philippines, Poland, Israel and South Korea.
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Next they'll ask in advance for car no. that kills you: Suchitra as ICICI Lombard denies claim
Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi accused ICICI Lombard of unfairly refusing to cover her hospitalisation cost over not declaring ulcers while purchasing the health insurance policy. Suchitra clarified she had developed ulcers after buying the policy. "Next they'll insist on the car number that kills you in advance so your family can make a claim," she wrote, adding, "I'm so disgusted."
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05:06 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi accused ICICI Lombard of unfairly refusing to cover her hospitalisation cost over not declaring ulcers while purchasing the health insurance policy. Suchitra clarified she had developed ulcers after buying the policy. "Next they'll insist on the car number that kills you in advance so your family can make a claim," she wrote, adding, "I'm so disgusted."
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BJP workers protest outside Hyd school after Class 2 kid asked to learn 'Kalma'; detained
Police on Thursday detained BJP leader Andela Sriramulu Yadav and several party workers during a protest outside Success School in Hyderabad over allegations that a Class 2 Hindu student was asked to learn the Kalma (the Islamic declaration of faith) as homework. Protesters demanded that the school be shut down. Earlier, teacher Shaik Aisha Parveen was suspended over the incident.
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Police on Thursday detained BJP leader Andela Sriramulu Yadav and several party workers during a protest outside Success School in Hyderabad over allegations that a Class 2 Hindu student was asked to learn the Kalma (the Islamic declaration of faith) as homework. Protesters demanded that the school be shut down. Earlier, teacher Shaik Aisha Parveen was suspended over the incident.
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Garbage piles up across Punjab as sanitation workers' strike enters 9th day
Garbage has reportedly been piling up across Punjab as the statewide indefinite strike by municipal sanitation workers entered its ninth day on Thursday. Workers are demanding regularisation of contractual and outsourced staff and a minimum monthly wage of ₹40,000 among other benefits. Sangrur, the home district of CM Bhagwant Mann, is reportedly among the worst-hit by the waste crisis.
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05:26 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Garbage has reportedly been piling up across Punjab as the statewide indefinite strike by municipal sanitation workers entered its ninth day on Thursday. Workers are demanding regularisation of contractual and outsourced staff and a minimum monthly wage of ₹40,000 among other benefits. Sangrur, the home district of CM Bhagwant Mann, is reportedly among the worst-hit by the waste crisis.
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New monkey species with orange lips discovered
A monkey species that has orange lips and lives in forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new species to science. Junior Amboko, a PhD student at Florida Atlantic University, who played a leading role in the search said the monkeys were "kind of shy". The research team gave them the Latin name Colobus congoensis.
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05:25 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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A monkey species that has orange lips and lives in forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new species to science. Junior Amboko, a PhD student at Florida Atlantic University, who played a leading role in the search said the monkeys were "kind of shy". The research team gave them the Latin name Colobus congoensis.
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He was emotionally disturbed: Paresh on Akshay's ₹25-cr Hera Pheri 3 lawsuit
Actor Paresh Rawal addressed his co-star Akshay Kumar's ₹25-crore lawsuit against him after his 'Hera Pheri 3' exit in 2025. Paresh explained that he quit due to contractual obligations, not Akshay. He added, "I...believe the legal notice was an emotional reaction. It was probably a case of, 'How could he say no to me?' He [Akshay] must've been emotionally disturbed."
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05:17 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Actor Paresh Rawal addressed his co-star Akshay Kumar's ₹25-crore lawsuit against him after his 'Hera Pheri 3' exit in 2025. Paresh explained that he quit due to contractual obligations, not Akshay. He added, "I...believe the legal notice was an emotional reaction. It was probably a case of, 'How could he say no to me?' He [Akshay] must've been emotionally disturbed."
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Retd HC judge ran gas agency for years, plea by widow of ex-manager reveals secret
Former Delhi HC judge and CJ of Manipur HC, Justice (Retd) Siddharth Mridul, ran a gas agency for years. The matter surfaced after the widow of agency's ex-manager approached Delhi HC two months ago, seeking ownership rights. Reportedly, BPCL suspended the dealership after issuing multiple notices to him for violating service rules by having a dealership while occupying judge's chair.
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05:15 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Former Delhi HC judge and CJ of Manipur HC, Justice (Retd) Siddharth Mridul, ran a gas agency for years. The matter surfaced after the widow of agency's ex-manager approached Delhi HC two months ago, seeking ownership rights. Reportedly, BPCL suspended the dealership after issuing multiple notices to him for violating service rules by having a dealership while occupying judge's chair.
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PM Modi shares old pics from Puri Rath Yatra as 2026 celebrations begin
PM Narendra Modi shared old pictures from his visits to Puri and Ahmedabad Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath as the 2026 celebrations began on July 16. "It is Rath Yatra today. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath bless everyone with happiness, success and good health...Thought of sharing some pictures from my previous visits to Puri and the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad," he wrote.
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05:42 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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PM Narendra Modi shared old pictures from his visits to Puri and Ahmedabad Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath as the 2026 celebrations began on July 16. "It is Rath Yatra today. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath bless everyone with happiness, success and good health...Thought of sharing some pictures from my previous visits to Puri and the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad," he wrote.
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Stampede-like situation during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, 200 hospitalised
A stampede-like situation broke out during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, which is attended by lakhs of devotees every year, reports said. The reports added that around 200 people have been hospitalised and one person has died. The Rath Yatra reportedly came to a halt at various points on the Grand Road.
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05:35 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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A stampede-like situation broke out during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, which is attended by lakhs of devotees every year, reports said. The reports added that around 200 people have been hospitalised and one person has died. The Rath Yatra reportedly came to a halt at various points on the Grand Road.
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What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?
Leveraged ETFs use futures or swaps to replicate bet using borrowed money to amplify daily return target of underlying stock or index, often by two-three times. During AI boom, heavy inflows into leveraged ETFs tracking chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have forced fund managers to buy more shares as prices rise. This has, however, increased market volatility.
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Leveraged ETFs use futures or swaps to replicate bet using borrowed money to amplify daily return target of underlying stock or index, often by two-three times. During AI boom, heavy inflows into leveraged ETFs tracking chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have forced fund managers to buy more shares as prices rise. This has, however, increased market volatility.
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'Certain elements' in Israel want war to continue indefinitely with Iran: JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance claimed that "certain elements" within the Israeli government were trying to influence American public opinion to keep the war with Iran going. He said some individuals in Israel wanted the conflict to continue without a clear strategic objective. The war between the US and Iran resumed as President Donald Trump said ceasefire with Iran "over".
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05:30 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance claimed that "certain elements" within the Israeli government were trying to influence American public opinion to keep the war with Iran going. He said some individuals in Israel wanted the conflict to continue without a clear strategic objective. The war between the US and Iran resumed as President Donald Trump said ceasefire with Iran "over".
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'Toxic' actor defends Kiara over 'Tabaahi' song, says 'Yash is also married, why is he praised?'
'Toxic' actor Benedict Garrett defended Kiara Advani after trolls criticised her for intimate scenes in 'Tabaahi' song. While calling out hypocrisy, he questioned why people are reminding Kiara that she's married and has a child but praising Yash for the same scenes. "Why is Kiara being attacked for doing her job...Yash is also married, he also has children," he added.
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'Toxic' actor Benedict Garrett defended Kiara Advani after trolls criticised her for intimate scenes in 'Tabaahi' song. While calling out hypocrisy, he questioned why people are reminding Kiara that she's married and has a child but praising Yash for the same scenes. "Why is Kiara being attacked for doing her job...Yash is also married, he also has children," he added.
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Meta unveils parental alerts for teens' AI suicide self-harm chats
Meta's latest feature will alert parents using Instagram supervision tools if their teenage children discuss self-harm or suicide with Meta AI. All AI-flagged chats will be manually reviewed before an alert is sent. Meta will provide expert resources to help parents approach these conversations with their teen. The feature is currently live in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada.
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Meta's latest feature will alert parents using Instagram supervision tools if their teenage children discuss self-harm or suicide with Meta AI. All AI-flagged chats will be manually reviewed before an alert is sent. Meta will provide expert resources to help parents approach these conversations with their teen. The feature is currently live in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada.
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Arvind Kejriwal meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar
AAP chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister amid paper leaks. Kejriwal was seen talking with Wangchuk on stage. Notably, Kejriwal, who entered politics through the India Against Corruption platform, had also staged hunger strikes years ago.
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AAP chief and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 19 days demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister amid paper leaks. Kejriwal was seen talking with Wangchuk on stage. Notably, Kejriwal, who entered politics through the India Against Corruption platform, had also staged hunger strikes years ago.
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West Bengal revises rules for birth & death certificates
The West Bengal government has introduced new rules for issuing birth and death certificates to curb fraudulent documentation. Names must now follow the first, middle and last name format. The use of initials or abbreviations will no longer be allowed. Birth and death registrations delayed by over 30 days will require official permission, a self-declaration and supporting documents.
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The West Bengal government has introduced new rules for issuing birth and death certificates to curb fraudulent documentation. Names must now follow the first, middle and last name format. The use of initials or abbreviations will no longer be allowed. Birth and death registrations delayed by over 30 days will require official permission, a self-declaration and supporting documents.
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Man entered Anthropic office, gave guard letter & said top exec was 'going to be killed': Report
AI companies have increased their security amid a sharp rise in threats, harassment and violent incidents due to backlash over AI's impact, The Wall Street Journal reported. One of Anthropic's biggest breaches came when a man allegedly entered their building, gave the guard an envelope with a senior executive's name and said they're "going to be killed", the report said.
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06:15 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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AI companies have increased their security amid a sharp rise in threats, harassment and violent incidents due to backlash over AI's impact, The Wall Street Journal reported. One of Anthropic's biggest breaches came when a man allegedly entered their building, gave the guard an envelope with a senior executive's name and said they're "going to be killed", the report said.
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Cowardly war crime: Iran after US attack damages cancer hospital for kids
Iran has condemned the US attack that damaged a children's cancer hospital in its city of Ahvaz, causing the emergency evacuation of 211 minor patients. "This constitutes a cowardly war crime against the most innocent of human beings...children who are bravely fighting for their lives," Iran said, adding that it was reminiscent of Israel's atrocities against healthcare facilities.
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06:44 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Iran has condemned the US attack that damaged a children's cancer hospital in its city of Ahvaz, causing the emergency evacuation of 211 minor patients. "This constitutes a cowardly war crime against the most innocent of human beings...children who are bravely fighting for their lives," Iran said, adding that it was reminiscent of Israel's atrocities against healthcare facilities.
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Argentina accuses UK warship of ‘illegal incursion’ hours after defeating England in FIFA semi-final
Argentina accused a British warship of making an "illegal incursion" into its waters hours after its FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England. "In diplomacy, the work isn't shouted like goals are, but the same conviction drives us: the pride of being Argentine and the permanent defence of our interests," Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said while sharing a statement.
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06:40 pm Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Argentina accused a British warship of making an "illegal incursion" into its waters hours after its FIFA World Cup semi-final victory over England. "In diplomacy, the work isn't shouted like goals are, but the same conviction drives us: the pride of being Argentine and the permanent defence of our interests," Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said while sharing a statement.
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