The minister also told the Rajya Sabha that there is currently “no decision” to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent. (ANI photo) Amid ongoing debate on E20 petrol, the government on Monday said there is no confirmed evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol (E20) to widespread engine failures or vehicle breakdowns, pointing to both scientific studies…
Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 (Getty Images) Kevin Keegan, one of English football’s most celebrated figures, has died at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news on Monday, revealing he had been fighting cancer since his diagnosis earlier this year. A double Ballon d’Or winner, a Liverpool great, the man who gave Newcastle…
In 1970, Soviet scientists began drilling into the ground on the Kola Peninsula in the far northwest of the country, hoping to reach deeper into the earth than anyone before them. Almost two decades later, in 1989, the project hit its final depth of 12,262 metres, making it the deepest vertical borehole ever created by…
Indian woman who moved to Germany after losing visa status in the US says she’s considering a future in India. Ananya Joshi went to the US in 2022 to pursue her master’s. She got a job but her employer could not sponsor her H-1B visa and eventually, she had to leave the US. But now…
Peacocks are often admired for their dazzling feathers and graceful appearance, but there is much more to these iconic birds than their colourful displays. Found across forests, farmlands, and even city parks in many parts of the world, peafowl have evolved some surprising traits that help them survive in the wild.From their unusual family life…
A new home isn’t just a change of address. It’s where ordinary mornings will unfold, celebrations will happen, difficult days will end, and countless memories will quietly take shape. Maybe that’s why so many cultures have one thing in common. Before settling into a new house, they pause. They light a lamp, open the windows,…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory. For a few awkward seconds after Spain defeated Argentina to capture football’s biggest prize, the victorious Spaniards found themselves sharing the podium with an American president who remained planted centre stage like an enthusiastic wedding guest who…
For more than a century, the Florentine Diamond occupied a curious place in the history of famous gemstones. It was discussed in museum catalogues, historical accounts and works of fiction, yet nobody could say with certainty where it had gone. Some believed it had been stolen during the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Others suspected…
Coca-Cola’s plans to take its bottling business to Dalal Street have moved a step closer. Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings has appointed JPMorgan and Citi to steer the proposed 2027 IPO, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the development. The company is also exploring the sale of part of its stake.The appointments were finalised after investment…
Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note…
Flowerhorn cichlids are aquarium fish prized for their bright-gold colour and prominent head humps. Photograph: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images A human-bred aquarium fish prized for its bright gold colour and distinctive head hump has escaped into a volcanic crater lake in the Philippines, where scientists fear it is threatening native wildlife and spreading into local aquaculture.Flowerhorn…
Saudi Arabia has rerouted its crude exports through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after Hormuz disruptions. (Satellite image of Bab-el-Mandeb Strait – source Reuters) After the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, a fresh threat to the world’s oil supply has emerged with the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia….
