Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's E20 ethanol-blended fuel programme, saying motorists who prefer 100% petrol can buy it at a higher price. He dismissed engine damage claims as misinformation and acknowledged a minor mileage drop.

https://www.livemint.com/news/dont-want-e20-fuel-buy-100-petrol-but-at-a-higher-price-says-nitin-gadkari-11784111477861.html

Chinese Passport, Religious Books, AI Device: What Agencies Recovered From Detained U.S. National

The 36-year-old American national who was arrested while allegedly attempting to cross the India-Nepal border illegally was carrying a Chinese passport along with several other documents and electronic devices, officials said on July 14.

How did a man who was allegedly a former U.S. Navy man end up in India without proper papers?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jA1XRKi_Y0

The India-UK CETA came into effect today, aiming to boost trade between the two nations by reducing barriers and fostering business opportunities. Here's what gets cheaper for Indian consumers and which domestic sectors benefit the most.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indiauk-trade-deal-takes-effect-what-gets-cheaper-and-which-sectors-benefit-the-most-all-you-need-to-know-11784116282479.html

A 48-year-old man was arrested after stabbing a Muslim worker multiple times at a shopping centre in United States' Utah, with investigators saying he admitted he targeted the victim because of his religion.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/what-is-your-religion-indian-man-stabbed-15-times-inside-us-mall-attacker-intends-to-kill-muslims-11784123553999.html

Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Crosses Day 18 | Thousands Join Protest; CJP Intensifies Demand

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered 18th day as Cockroach Janta Party Intensified & its protests demanding the resignation of the education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Many politcal parties also joined the youngsters protesting against the Govt. Will the government listen to the protestors?

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8IrLlZSqhg

#WATCH | Puri, Odisha: Three chariots have been placed at Singhadwara of Puri Jagannath temple ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, which will be held tomorrow, 16th July. Nandighosha, Darpadalana, and Taladhwaja - the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, brought here.

#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 16 July.

Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy 📈
https://www.livemint.com/market/raja-venkatraman-recommends-three-stocks-for-16-july-11784162200020.html

FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Lionel Messi set to win Golden Boot after two semifinal assists vs England? ⚽️

https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/fifa-world-cup-2026-is-lionel-messi-set-to-win-golden-boot-after-two-semifinal-assists-vs-england-11784159308277.html

EPFO members can see their annual interest of 8.25% for FY2025-26 in their accounts starting July 15.

Here's how you can check your PF balance online 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/epfo-interest-credit-begins-how-members-can-check-if-the-amount-is-credited-to-their-accounts-11784134127769.html

#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today. 📈

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-16-july-2026-11784134080670.html

#MintMarkets | As the market is pointing towards a positive start, some stocks are likely to remain in focus on Thursday due to their own positive/negative triggers.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-wipro-jio-financial-ather-energy-among-shares-in-focus-today-check-list-here-11784166728682.html

Delhi's iconic Red Fort complex has been closed to the public from July 15 till the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, an official order stated.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/independence-day-2026-delhis-iconic-red-fort-to-remain-closed-to-public-from-july-15-to-august-15-11784168023839.html

#MintMarkets | Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday. The Sensex rose 202.99 points to 77,388.42, while the Nifty 50 gained 63.60 points to 24,142.10.

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Chennai ITAT held that a genuine failure to disclose foreign ESOPs in Schedule FA of the income tax return does not automatically warrant a penalty under the Black Money Act.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/itr-filing-itat-deletes-10-lakh-black-money-act-penalty-over-foreign-esop-disclosure-11784172293752.html

A court filing showed that India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) reportedly prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript and conducted a psychological autopsy.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/air-india-crash-aaib-conducts-psychological-autopsy-probe-enters-final-stages-11784175378474.html

More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/myanmar-two-boats-capsized-rohingya-refugees-latest-news-death-toll-injured-500-feared-dead-11784179744207.html

WHO's updated guidelines highlight that 45% of dementia risks can be reduced through lifestyle changes and other interventions.

Check latest recommendations to halt cognitive decline and optimise brain health 👇
https://www.livemint.com/science/health/is-it-possible-to-lower-dementia-risk-by-45-check-new-who-guidelines-to-halt-cognitive-decline-optimise-brain-health-11784172880928.html

The Supreme Court urges the Centre not to introduce a compulsory third language from Class 9, saying it adds to students' Board exam stress. Justice BV Nagarathna says the language should instead be introduced from Class 6 during the hearing on Tamil Nadu's Navodaya schools case.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/dont-start-a-new-language-in-class-9-sc-tells-centre-cites-board-exam-stress-11784190828982.html

'Ready to Fight': Iran Warns Trump of Revenge While Keeping Peace Talks Alive | US-Iran Tensions

"Ready to fight" while insisting diplomacy remains an option. Iran Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the Trump administration of violating commitments and warned Tehran would respond decisively to further aggression. The remarks come as Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes following recent U.S. attacks, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWr4a7bd_Go

#WATCH | Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat tomorrow

The train has been developed using indigenous technology. The train is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology, which converts hydrogen into electricity to propel the train. The process produces only water vapour as a by-product, resulting in zero carbon emissions during operation.

In a ruling that could expose automakers to greater liability over India's ethanol-blended fuel policy, a consumer court has ordered Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. to provide a new car to a customer who alleged mandatory E20 fuel damaged his car.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/maruti-suzuki-told-to-replace-car-in-first-court-ruling-against-e20-fuel-damage-11784204715268.html