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E20 petrol damages Maruti Grand Vitara: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to replace the car or pay over Rs 21.6 lakh to Chhattisgarh car owner

E20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair costs after a vehicle owner claimed that using E20 petrol led to persistent engine problems. The commission noted that motorists have limited alternatives as E20 petrol has become widely available at fuel…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'She can crawl with both hands': Bengaluru newborn saved from losing her right hand to rare cancer; strangers raise Rs 30 lakh for baby's tumour treatment

A Bengaluru newborn diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer faced the possibility of losing her hand just weeks after birth. A team of doctors attempted a complex limb-saving surgery, while more than 300 people, including strangers, helped raise nearly Rs 30 lakh to support the 28-day-old baby’s treatment.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Forget the metros, India's solar boom has a new address

Tier-II and tier-III cities are leading India's rooftop solar adoption significantly. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme is driving this widespread adoption across the nation. Over 36 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed, benefiting many households. Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh are the leading states in solar installations. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Gurnoor Brar's rise: A stress fracture, a new action and a 150-kph dream

Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut. The young pacer delivered speeds of 148 kmph. He took three wickets in his first spell. This performance justified the selectors' belief in his talent. Brar's journey included overcoming a stress fracture and significant technical changes. His coach believes he can bowl even…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Higher crude prices fuel bank lending boom; credit growth hits 17.7%, fastest since June 2024

Bank lending saw its fastest growth in almost two years by May 31, 2026. Credit expanded significantly, reaching Rs 215.2 lakh crore. This surge occurred as bank deposits decreased by Rs 2.3 lakh crore. The gap between loans and deposits widened. Oil marketing companies and government schemes contributed to higher…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Why paper-setters for India’s toughest medical exam are under lockdown with no phones or internet

Paper-setters, moderators and translators to remain in insolation until re-examination day

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Amid layoffs, this engineering role sees 700% surge in demand, offers salaries up to $200,000; Anthropic, OpenAI and McKinsey are hiring

AI's job market disruption is creating a surprising boom for a specific engineering role, with job postings skyrocketing by 700%. Companies like OpenAI and Google are aggressively hiring for FDE posts, offering salaries exceeding $200,000. This surge highlights new career avenues emerging from AI's rapid integration into businesses.

The Economic Times · Jun 3

The week that was in international affairs: US-Iran deal hangs on nukes, Hormuz; Russia tests NATO

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. In this edition we are covering the US-Iran search for a deal to end their war, the Russian drone attack in Romania, growing India-Cyprus strategic ties, Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections, and Morocco emerging as…

The Times of India · Jun 2

Meet Sanjay Mehrotra, who went from visa rejections to become CEO of trillion-dollar tech giant Micron

Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, has led the chipmaker to a market valuation exceeding $1 trillion, joining fellow Indian-born tech leaders like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Google's Sundar Pichai. Despite early visa rejections, Mehrotra's persistence paved the way for his success in the competitive memory-chip industry, now crucial for…

The Economic Times · May 28

“Our joy had to travel beyond our home”: Maharashtra groom gifts Rs 34.6 crore insurance cover to over 3,000 villagers

A wedding in Maharashtra's Bahadarpura village took an extraordinary turn when the groom's family gifted accident insurance worth Rs 34.6 crore to all 3,465 residents. Inspired by the financial devastation caused by common rural accidents, the Pethkar family ensured every eligible villager received Rs 1 lakh coverage for a year,…

The Economic Times · May 26