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E20 woes: Petrol dealers urge Centre to review rollout, say 'carburettors get jammed'

New Delhi, July 6 -- Petrol dealers in Odisha have urged the central government to reconsider the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, citing rising customer complaints, vehicle compatibility concerns an... Read More


Kisan Vikas Patra interest rate for July-Sept quarter announced, investment to double in 115 months: Details here

New Delhi, July 6 -- The Finance Ministry has retained the interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) at 7.5% for the July-September quarter of FY2026-27, keeping the return on the popular small savings... Read More


Lockheed Martin snaps up Ultra Maritime in $3.45 billion naval defence push: All about the deal

New Delhi, July 6 -- Defence giant Lockheed Martin will acquire naval defence company Ultra Maritime from Advent International for $3.45 billion, the private equity firm said on Monday. Ultra Maritim... Read More


Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios

New Delhi, July 6 -- Microsoft has initiated what industry insiders are calling the largest single layoff cycle in gaming history, cutting 4,800 jobs, 2.1% of its workforce, on Monday, July 6, accordi... Read More


Microsoft Layoffs: Xbox cuts 4,800 jobs and plans to spin off four gaming studios

New Delhi, July 6 -- Microsoft has initiated what industry insiders are calling the largest single layoff cycle in gaming history, cutting 4,800 jobs, 2.1% of its workforce, on Monday, July 6, accordi... Read More


Ranveer Singh's 41st birthday: Luxury homes, high-end cars and a reported Rs.400-crore net worth

New Delhi, July 6 -- Ranveer Singh made his Bollywood debut with Band Baaja Baaraat and has since starred in several commercially successful films, including Padmaavat, Simmba and Gully Boy. His perfo... Read More


Delhi High Court orders Chinese smartphone maker Transsion to furnish security in InterDigital patent case

New Delhi, July 6 -- The Delhi High Court has directed Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, the Chinese smartphone maker behind the Itel, Infinix, and Tecno brands, to furnish a pro tem security deposit with ... Read More


E20 petrol backlash grows: 53% of vehicle owners call rollout 'disastrous', 66% report mileage drop, survey finds

New Delhi, July 5 -- Just over a year after India achieved nationwide availability of E20 petrol in April 2025-meeting its target of 20% ethanol blending six years ahead of the original 2030 deadline-... Read More


Delhi woman dies after falling off from NDMC Flats, family alleges murder: Husband 'tortured her', demanded Rs.20 lakh

New Delhi, July 5 -- A woman died after she reportedly fell from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Lodhi Colony, Delhi, on Sunday. Police launched a probe into the incident. The woman... Read More


Govt withdraws emergency gas supply curbs as LNG shipments via Strait of Hormuz resume

New Delhi, July 5 -- The Centre has rolled back most provisions of the emergency natural gas supply regulations imposed during the West Asia conflict after liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo movement t... Read More