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Centre halts sugarcane-based ethanol purchases for 2026-27

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The government has directed oil marketing companies (OMCs) to stop procuring ethanol made from sugarcane juice, sugar syrup and B-heavy molasses in the 2026-27 supply year, start... Read More


SC: Sahyog Portal could detect, remove child abuse material

Bengaluru, Oct. 18 -- The Supreme Court has said the Union government's Sahyog Portal can provide the "foundation for a national database to detect and remove child sexual exploitation and abuse mater... Read More


8 pilgrims dead, 17 hurt in Kota e-way accident

Jaipur/Kota, Oct. 18 -- Eight people were killed and 17 others injured after a passenger van carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan's Khatu Shyam temple rammed into a road divider and plun... Read More


Internet access a fundamental right for all, including kids: SC

Bengaluru, Oct. 18 -- The right to access and use the internet is a fundamental right of every individual, including children irrespective of their age, the Supreme Court has held, cautioning that bla... Read More


State refiners selling up to 5% blended biodiesel

New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- State-run refiners are selling up to 5% biodiesel blended diesel in certain retail outlets in the country depending on availability even as international fuel prices have zoomed ... Read More


actor Imran Khan challenges notice to leave India

Mumbai, Oct. 18 -- US-born actor Imran Khan on Saturday filed a petition before the Bombay high court challenging the leave India notice (LIN) issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FR... Read More


HC relief for Hisar teacher; DEO, others fined Rs.50,000

Chandigarh, Oct. 18 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has fined two Haryana officials over departmental inquiry and suspension of a teacher, who sought to skip Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exer... Read More


GMADA mulls Master Plan tweak to cut road width in future projects

Mohali, Oct. 18 -- In a move that could give rise to cramped, chaotic urban spaces, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has proposed to reduce the width of certain roads in Mohali's ... Read More


3 firm owners booked for fraud

Chandigarh, Oct. 18 -- A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids on the premises of four outsourcing companies in Sectors 34 and 38-D, Dadumajra and Manimajra, officials on... Read More


GB Legends unbeaten, Samurai & Aces set for showdown

Chandigarh, Oct. 18 -- GB Legends maintained their unbeaten run with a third successive victory, edging TAC Eagles 4-3, while Hunting Hawks defeated Swinging Samurai by the same margin to secure a top... Read More