E20 Fuel Controversy: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday defended India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, stating that extensive nationwide testing found only four contamination cases across nearly 1.07 lakh fuel retail outlets. Addressing the CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition in New Delhi, the minister said the findings demonstrated the strength of India’s fuel distribution network despite recent concerns surrounding E20 fuel.
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India Condemns Attack on Indian-Flagged Vessel in Red Sea; All 14 Crew Members Rescued Safely
India has strongly condemned the attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya after it was struck by a projectile in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, leading to the vessel’s sinking. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that all 14 crew members on board, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued safely by the Yemeni Coast Guard.
India, Uzbekistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership with Focus on Critical Minerals, Trade and Regional Cooperation
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding cooperation across critical sectors, including mining, critical minerals, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education, following high-level bilateral talks held in New Delhi on Monday.
Delhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Sexual Harassment Case; Wrestlers to Challenge Verdict
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, bringing a significant chapter of the high-profile legal proceedings to a close. However, the matter is set to continue as the complainants have announced their decision to challenge the verdict before a higher court.
CDS General N.S. Raja Subramani Inaugurates Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, Calls for Greater Preparedness Against Emerging Security Challenges
Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani on Monday inaugurated the Fourth Edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, stressing that India’s Armed Forces must remain prepared for rapidly evolving security challenges and adapt to the changing character of warfare. Addressing the inaugural session, the CDS highlighted the growing influence of advanced technologies and the need for continuous innovation to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities.
President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack, Stresses Value-Based Education for Viksit Bharat
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack, Odisha, and underscored the importance of value-based higher education in shaping responsible citizens and achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, she said universities must go beyond academic excellence by promoting research, innovation, entrepreneurship and ethical values that contribute to nation-building.