Government refutes fake claim on ethanol-blended petrol

July 12, 2026 6:16 PM

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Government refutes fake claim on ethanol-blended petrol

The Government has refuted a fake image circulating on social media claiming that ethanol-blended petrol can cause problems in a vehicle's fuel tank. The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check Unit has termed the claim false. It said that the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified ...

Gold and silver prices decline over week

July 12, 2026 5:43 PM

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Gold and silver prices decline over week

In the bullion market, gold and silver prices declined over the week.   At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold futures for the August contract shed 2.6 per cent during the week to settle at 1,43,478 rupees per 10 grams. Meanwhile, Silver futures for the September contract plunged 6.2 per cent to clos...

FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities after four months

July 12, 2026 5:06 PM

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FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities after four months

After four consecutive months of selling, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers of Indian equities. According to the latest depository data, FPIs have invested 15 thousand 157 crore rupees in the domestic stock market so far this month. Weakness in the global semiconductor trade ...

US President Trump ally Lindsey Graham passes away after brief illness at 71

July 12, 2026 4:27 PM

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US President Trump ally Lindsey Graham passes away after brief illness at 71

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has passed away following a brief illness. He was 71. A member of the Republican Party, Graham was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and was re-elected in 2008, 2014 and 2020. During President Trump's second term, Graham emerg...

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree plantation campaign launched in Indore 

July 12, 2026 4:21 PM

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‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ tree plantation campaign launched in Indore 

In Madhya Pradesh, a major tree plantation drive was launched in Indore today as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav flagged off the campaign, which targets planting 21 lakh saplings across the state. It also plans to set up 51 thousand rainwater harvesting units...

President Murmu expresses grief over demise of playback singer S Janaki Amma

July 12, 2026 5:46 PM

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President Murmu expresses grief over demise of playback singer S Janaki Amma

President Droupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the demise of playback singer S Janaki Amma. In a social media post, the President said that the country has lost a musical icon. The President added that S. Janaki Amma’s extraordinary singing enthralled generations. President Murmu said S. Janaki A...