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In a first, alternative fuel vehicles outsell petrol cars in India
For the first time in India’s history, alternative fuels — CNG, hybrid and electric combined — overtook petrol in the Passenger Vehicle market, at 41.95% against petrol’s 40.85% says FADA
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Osaka takes major title wait in stride after U.S. Open exit
Despite encouraging results since returning to the tour, including a U.S. Open semi-final and Wimbledon quarter-final, Osaka said so much had happened in her life that the drought felt both long and short.
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Morning Digest: No accountability in Delhi Satya Niketan collapse, says Rahul Gandhi; Allahabad HC pulls up DM over NSA detention of law student during Noida workers’ protest, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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Bolivia confirms 9 deaths after military base explosion
Army Commander Hector Alarcón said an even greater tragedy was averted because many personnel from the Bolivar Regiment were away on a recreational bicycle ride when the explosion occurred.
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Iran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry
Just days before the BRICS summit, Mr. Baghaei said that Chabahar Port is one of the issues of bilateral talks between India and Iran. He said, “Various issues are usually discussed during consultations between Iran and India, including the Chabahar Port, which is important to both countries.”
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U.K. recognises India’s carbon credit scheme under its carbon tax mechanism: official
With this recognition, U.K. importers of eligible Indian goods covered under CBAM will be able to seek carbon price relief
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Blockx first Belgian man to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
The win marks the latest stepping stone for Blockx, who began the year outside the top 100 and had to qualify for the Australian Open.
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West Asia conflict updates: Iran warns U.S. energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the “rules of the game” in its war with Iran had changed, saying any further attack on Iranian interests or security would draw a faster and more painful response
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Paris investigates claim of women being removed during Hindu delegation visit at Eiffel Tower
“As the delegation passed through, women were asked to leave their workstations so that men could take their places,” Diane Davoine, a union representative, told Reuters.
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Delhi’s student hubs: soaring rents, ageing buildings and little room to breathe
Unnayan, who moved to Delhi last month, lives about 100 metres from the collapsed building. He paid ₹14,000 this month, including the security deposit, for a bed on the fifth floor, where he no longer wants to live.