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India's ethanol push is entering a new phase. After achieving its target of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol ahead of schedule, the government has now launched e85 fuel and plans to roll it out through 50 to 100 dedicated stations across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.

Finding a first job is becoming increasingly difficult for young people across several major economies. In the United States, unemployment among teenagers aged 16 to 19 rose to 14.7 percent in may, up from 13.4 percent a year ago. The increase comes just as the summer hiring season begins, traditionally a period when retailers, restaurants, camps and entertainment venues add temporary workers.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered one of the biggest disruptions in modern energy markets, but one industry has emerged as a clear winner…oil shipping. The disruption has sent tanker freight rates soaring. Industry profits hit a record 36 billion dollars in the first quarter of the year, surpassing the previous peak set during the energy crisis of 2022.

The post-mortem examination and toxicology findings are expected to provide clarity on whether alcohol, drugs, a medical condition or any other factor contributed to the young man's death.

Investigators have also recovered several suspicious substances from the venue, which have been sent for forensic examination. Police suspect narcotics may have been consumed at the party, though confirmation will depend on laboratory reports and medical examinations.

On June 7, the renowned Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away at the age of 56. The shocking news shook the film industry to the core. Remembering him, here's a look at 5 of his iconic roles.

Prakash Raj expressed his solidarity with those protesting under the banner of Cockroach Janta Party on Saturday at Delhi's Jantar Mantar area. The actor also extended his support to the protestors who demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister.

Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian from Telangana, was shot dead in Philadelphia after responding to an alleged fake pizza delivery order. Family members claim the delivery was a trap. Indian authorities are assisting with the investigation and repatriation of his body.

Despite a Rs 29 LPG price hike and soaring global energy costs, India remains among the world's cheapest cooking gas markets, with subsidies keeping prices far below international levels.

Fifteen-year-old Iraqi girl Kawthar Bashar Al-Husayjawi was murdered in Nahrawan, east of Baghdad, in an alleged "honor killing" after she refused to marry her older cousin. The tragedy ignited widespread outrage and protests from women's rights groups across Iraq.

Elon Musk highlighted that India's birth rate has fallen below the replacement level after the country's fertility rate dropped to 1.9 births per woman. The decline, confirmed by the UNFPA, signals slowing population growth even as India remains the world's most populous nation

As the Iranian team travels for the FIFA World Cup 2026, they have been informed that their visa conditions require them to enter and leave the United States on the same day as their matches.

Oil prices have fallen, but the risk of a rebound remains as global market volatility continues. In the US, inflation is accelerating while real incomes are declining, putting pressure on household purchasing power. Meanwhile, the eurozone is also experiencing rising inflation, prompting the European Central Bank to consider tighter monetary policy to stabilize prices. At the same time, the European Union is responding to increasing competitive pressure from China across key industries. In East Asia, artificial intelligence is emerging as a major driver of economic growth, boosting productivity and reshaping regional economic momentum.

More than 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote-counting centre in Seoul, demanding this week's ‌local elections be repeated after a shortage of ballots prevented some people from voting, the Yonhap news agency reported. The crowd gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium, where votes were counted from Wednesday's elections to pick mayors, provincial governors, county officers and members of local assemblies, Reuters witnesses ​said. Yonhap reported unofficial police estimates of the crowd size.

Malayalam actor and comedian Salim Kumar has passed away at the age of 56. The actor had been rushed to the hospital on Saturday morning due to health complications and was put on ventilator support. He passed away later in the day.

According to the United States Central Command, the US military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian one-way attack drones that were assessed to pose a threat to international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said American forces operating in West Asia successfully shot down the drones after they were identified as threatening commercial and international shipping routes in the strategically important waterway. The military command added that U.S. forces remain on high alert and are prepared to respond to any further threats in the region.

Rohit Sharma praised Suryakumar Yadav for guiding India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title and also expressed confidence in new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, backing him to succeed based on his strong leadership in franchise cricket.

The southwest monsoon has reached Maharashtra and intensified rainfall across western India. Kerala is under red alert for heavy rain. Scroll down to check monsoon date for Delhi.

While Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was eventually granted entry into the United States, national team photographer Talal Salah was denied after being detained for more than 10 hours.