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Yesterday’s big news was related to E-20 petrol. Government’s Chief Economic Advisor V. Ananth Nageswaran says that E20 petrol is causing damage to vehicles. Sale of E10 petrol should be restarted for old two-wheelers.
At the same time, the prices of gold and silver increased today i.e. on 17th August. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by Rs 1,804 to Rs 1.54 lakh.
Before tomorrow’s big news, these are today’s headlines…
- There may be a rise in the stock market today.
- There was no change in the prices of petrol and diesel.
Now read tomorrow’s big news…
1. Government’s economic advisor said – E20 causes damage to vehicles: E10 petrol should be started again; Food crisis possible if 30% ethanol is mixed in fuel
Government’s Chief Economic Advisor V. Ananth Nageswaran (CEA) says that E20 petrol is causing damage to vehicles. Sale of E10 petrol should be restarted for old two-wheelers.
Nageswaran said in his article written in ‘The Indian Express’ that India saved billions of rupees by achieving the target of mixing ethanol in petrol ahead of time, but now a new crisis is arising. The government claims that by mixing ethanol in petrol, the import of crude oil has reduced. Billions of rupees have been saved due to this.
2. Gold increased by ₹ 1,804 to ₹ 1.54 lakh: This month it became costlier by ₹ 11 thousand, silver increased by ₹ 1,800 to ₹ 2.36 lakh per kg
There was an increase in the prices of gold and silver today i.e. on 17th August. According to India Bullion and Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold has increased by Rs 1,804 to Rs 1.54 lakh.
The price of one kg silver has increased by Rs 1,800 to Rs 2.36 lakh. In this month i.e. August, in just 17 days, gold has become costlier by Rs 11 thousand and silver by Rs 18 thousand.
3. LPG e-KYC deadline extended to August 23: Customers upset due to server and app being down; Long lines at gas agencies
The last date for e-KYC of gas cylinder has been extended from 16th to 23rd August. Despite this, this process has come to a standstill due to the servers of the oil companies being down.
Due to mobile apps not working properly, people are still facing trouble to complete their verification.
4. High-level committee will soon be formed for banking reforms: Finance Minister said- NPA of banks is at the lowest level, focus on the goal of developed India.
The government will soon announce its high-level committee for reforms in the banking sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made this announcement on the first day of the two-day PSB Confluence 2026 held in New Delhi on Monday. According to a source in the Finance Ministry, this committee can be formed this month.
5. Amitabh Bachchan rented out 3-floors for ₹21.88 crore: Will get ₹33 lakh rent every month; Deal signed with nutrition brand for 5 years
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has made another big deal in the real estate market of Mumbai. He has given his 3 floors on rent for 5 years in the ‘Signature’ building located in Andheri West area of Mumbai.
Amitabh Bachchan will get Rs 33 lakh every month from this property. They will earn a total of ₹21.88 crore during the entire lease period of 5 years.
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