Oil ministry’s findings contradict Karnataka’s claims of higher-than-permitted ethanol levels in petrol samples NEW DELHI: The petroleum ministry on Saturday rejected Karnataka’s allegations of excessive ethanol content in petrol sold at some retail outlets, saying tests conducted by state-run oil companies found all 893 samples collected across 27 states and Union territories compliant with prescribed…

The accused, identified as Mohan alias Monu Sharma, is a scrap dealer FARIDABAD: A 44-year-old scrap dealer who allegedly shot dead his 42-year-old neighbour, Paramjeet Dhankar, a former regional business head of Tech Mahindra’s Asia-Pacific region, following a parking dispute in Faridabad, has been arrested from DLF Chowk in Ballabgarh, police said on Saturday.The accused,…

In 1960, a mysterious construction site in Israel’s Negev desert caught the attention of American officials. When questioned about the facility near Dimona, Israeli officials had a rather unusual explanation. It was a textile factory.But behind that explanation, Israel was building the foundations of a nuclear programme that would remain hidden from public scrutiny for…

PM Modi wished people a happy and prosperous Diwali. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country and said he would continue the tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers.In a video message shared on social media, PM Modi wished people a happy and prosperous Diwali.The five-day Diwali…

Iran prepares for possible US attack, distributes iodine pills near nuclear sites (Representative image) Iran has started distributing iodine tablets to people living near its nuclear facilities amid growing fears of a possible fresh US military strike, according to media reports. The move comes as US President Donald Trump weighs whether to resume military operations…