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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, allowing flex-fuel vehicles designed to operate on ethanol-petrol blends containing up to E100, or nearly pure ethanol. Read more: livemint.com/auto-news/green…
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared assets worth R$4.78 million, about $953,000, in his 2026 filing. That is 35.7% below his 2022 declaration. Private pension plans account for nearly 69% of his reported assets; declared values do not necessarily reflect current market value. livemint.com/news/world/braz…
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Residents of the national capital are set to experience their first-ever Yamuna River cruise in a few days, with the launch expected before Chhath, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. She hopes the 5-km stretch will offer Delhiites a new destination for family picnics. livemint.com/news/india/namo…
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ordered a package of financial support measures, including an additional monthly allowance of 500 Saudi riyals (around $133) for eligible citizens, as the kingdom prepares to introduce changes to electricity and water consumption tariffs from January 1, 2027. livemint.com/news/world/saud…
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#MintPrimer | The Central Consumer Protection Authority is penalising restaurants for automatically adding service charges to bills, ruling that defaulting to an opt-out system unfairly forces consumers to pay unless they actively demand removal. Read more: livemint.com/companies/expla… Trust our hard work, subscribe to #MintPremium: livemint.com/premium⚡️ (@dhir022 reports)
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has rejected speculation about privatising the space agency. Chairman V Narayanan reiterated that “people must not misinterpret that ISRO will be privatised”. He stated that a large chunk of the space agency’s budget goes to the private sector to meet surging global and domestic demand for thousands of satellites. livemint.com/companies/is-in…
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Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says India is well-positioned to attract global data centre investments, citing lower construction costs, renewable energy potential, and a vast consumer base. The AI boom could drive investment, create jobs and boost demand for power, fibre and digital infrastructure. livemint.com/ai/india-a-pref…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre remains committed to reducing the fiscal deficit and aims to cap national debt at 50% of GDP by 2030. She also highlighted measures to control inflation and protect consumers from price shocks. livemint.com/economy/centre-…
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