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India's first hydrogen-powered train to be flagged off on July 17: 10 facts and photos you shouldn't miss

India’s first hydrogen-powered train is ready for launch! Marking a major milestone for Indian Railways, the country’s first hydrogen will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17. This is the first time that India is introducing a train that produces its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, which is widely regarded as the cleanest fuel available. This also places India among the few countries in the world that are testing hydrogen trains. Why is India’s first hydrogen train project important? What route will the train run on and at what speeds? We take a look at 10 important facts about India’s first hydrogen train that you shouldn’t miss:
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Fuel-saving tech may be rewarded

New fuel efficiency rules may reward various fuel-saving technologies. Manufacturers can earn compliance benefits for technologies like start-stop systems. These approved technologies will offer credits equivalent to grams of CO2 per kilometer. This framework encourages wider deployment of features across mass-market vehicles. The draft also strengthens the case for flex-fuel vehicles with renewable fuel incentives.
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Pricing, not volume, drives India Inc in Q1; revenue estimated to grow 11-11.5% despite supply disruptions: Crisil


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Banks can't sell back seized assets to defaulters: RBI

RBI has barred defaulting borrowers from repurchasing seized properties. New directions effective October 1, 2026, tighten norms for stressed accounts. Banks must adopt board-approved policies for asset recognition and recovery efforts. Assets must be disposed of through public auctions within seven years. Seized assets will be disclosed separately and not included in NPA ratios.
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MG eyes up to 80% sales from 'new energy' vehicles

JSW MG Motor India is increasing its focus on new-energy vehicles this year. Higher fuel costs and awareness of savings are driving EV adoption significantly. The company expects new-energy vehicles to comprise eighty percent of its total sales. MG will introduce its first plug-in hybrid later this financial year. This new platform supports various new energy vehicle types on one base.
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Wipro Q1 trails peers; revenue down 1.4% to $2.6 bn


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Govt to take steps to boost liquidity for small biz

The government plans new tools to boost liquidity for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Amendments to the MSME Development Act will be moved in Parliament soon. These changes aim to remove business hurdles and improve cash flow for these crucial companies. A new online dispute resolution mechanism will also be introduced for faster payment recovery. The Udyam registration portal will receive statutory backing as part of these reforms.
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Uber to buy Delivery Hero in $15 billion deal

Uber will buy Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion. This creates the largest food delivery group outside China. The acquisition helps Uber compete with rivals like Just Eat. Uber expects the transaction to finish in the second half of next year. Together, both companies will nearly double their market presence.
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Texas Floods: Dozens Rescued As Deadly Flood Wave Sweeps Region

Fresh flooding has hit parts of Texas after days of relentless rainfall, forcing emergency crews to rescue dozens of residents from rising waters. Authorities warned of a "large and deadly flood wave" moving through the region, with residents urged to move to higher ground as rivers swelled rapidly. The latest flooding comes just a year after devastating floods claimed more than 100 lives across the Texas Hill Country. Officials continue to monitor the situation amid flood and tornado warnings.


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Sonam Wangchuk News | "Sonam Wangchuk Should Be Education Minister": Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and former Delhi chief minister, has called for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and his replacement by activist Sonam Wangchuk. Kejriwal made the remarks on Thursday while visiting Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar, where the latter is leading a protest over alleged irregularities in national examinations, particularly the NEET medical entrance test. 


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Acquitted 45 yrs on, after serving life term; murder in 1977, conviction 1981, clean chit 2026

The Supreme Court acquitted three surviving accused in a 49-year-old murder case. This decision came after the accused had served life imprisonment sentences. The court found serious infirmities in the prosecution's case and witness testimonies. Inconsistencies in witness accounts led to granting the benefit of doubt. The prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal.
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'Not a blanket bar': Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order

The Supreme Court clarified its prior ruling on demolitions. Bulldozers can remove illegal constructions and encroachments on public land. This action requires strict adherence to municipal laws and procedures. Individual contempt petitions will be handled by jurisdictional High Courts. Fact-finding exercises will ascertain if authorities acted arbitrarily in demolitions.
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Avoid deploying sailors on vessels moving via Strait, DGMA tells companies

India's shipping regulator has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant vessels in the West Asia region. Two attacks on Tuesday involved commercial ships carrying thirty Indian seafarers. The directorate cited heightened security and ongoing conflict as reasons for enhanced measures. Fleet owners were previously asked to restrict seafarer deployment in this area.
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Around 2.4 billion years ago, tiny microbes helped trigger Earth’s biggest environmental revolution by filling the atmosphere with oxygen

Microscopic cyanobacteria fundamentally altered Earth's chemistry by producing oxygen through photosynthesis. This transformation, known as the Great Oxidation Event, permanently changed the planet's atmosphere and oceans. Oxygen accumulation was a gradual process, with early production reacting with reduced compounds in the ocean. Ancient rocks show a disappearance of sulfur isotope fractionation, indicating rising atmospheric oxygen levels. This event laid the foundation for the evolution of complex life forms on Earth.
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Acquitted 45 years on, after serving life term; murder in 1977, conviction 1981, clean chit 2026

The Supreme Court acquitted three surviving accused in a 49-year-old murder case. This decision came after the accused had served life imprisonment sentences. The court found serious infirmities in the prosecution's case and witness testimonies. Inconsistencies in witness accounts led to granting the benefit of doubt. The prosecution failed to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal.
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