E20 fuel rollout based on scientific validation: Suresh Gopi

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The government informed Parliament on Thursday that 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.

Trinamool's Kalyan Banerjee protests against rebel MPs in Parliament, calls them 'traitors'

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP, Kalyan Banerjee, on Thursday staged a protest on the Parliament premises against 20 rebel party MPs who recently broke away from the party. Wearing posters around his neck carrying photographs of the dissident lawmakers, Banerjee described them as 'traitors' and accused them of betraying the mandate given by the people of West Bengal.

Salim Merchant celebrates friendship and brotherhood with Sonu Nigam on his birthday

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:33 PM

Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Singer-composer Salim Merchant celebrated his close bond with fellow musician Sonu Nigam on the occasion of his birthday.

No reforms, only politics: Kharge attacks Centre over anti-paper leak bill

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Central government during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 in the Upper House, accusing it of prioritising politics over students’ futures and demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for alleged police excesses against protesting students in Delhi.

‘It has been an honour sharing the dressing room with you,’ says Pujara on Rahane’s retirement

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara paid an emotional tribute to long-time teammate Ajinkya Rahane after the latter announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday, describing it as a privilege to have shared the dressing room and built unforgettable memories alongside one of India's most dependable Test cricketers.

C-DOT partners with IISc to establish Centre of Excellence for next-gen telecom technologies

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Centre for Development of Telematics (C‑DOT) has signed an agreement with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to establish a Centre of Excellence to accelerate indigenous research, innovation, capacity building and commercialisation of advanced communication technologies, an official statement said on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi making baseless statements to stay relevant, claims Shekhawat

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, of making baseless statements in Parliament to "stay relevant" after what he described as repeated electoral defeats of the Raebareli MP.

'Politicisation of colours should not create divisions': Oppn on hockey WC jersey row

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Amid a controversy over the hockey team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 World Cup, Opposition leaders on Thursday hit out at the ruling BJP-led NDA, cautioning that "politicisation of colours" should not lead to divisions among people.

Delhi: Woman accuses AAP MLA Virender Singh Kadian, son of assault; FIR registered

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered an FIR against AAP MLA Virender Singh Kadian, his son, and others following allegations made by a woman whose family sells flowers for a living. The case has been registered under Sections 74, 79, 115(2), 351(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Age is just a number, it doesn't show on the field : Saransh Jain on maiden India Test call-up at 33

IANS | July 30, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said age is merely a number and that he never lost faith in his ability to earn a maiden India Test call-up, which he got by being included in the squad for the upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka.