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Congress to raise E20 petrol issue, citing damage to vehicles, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Congress will soon address E20 petrol concerns. He mentioned this fuel blend is damaging vehicles an

The Economic Times 8 Aug 2026 12:22 am

OMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination Claims

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reassured consumers that E20 petrol is safe to use after conducting an intensive nat

The Times of India 7 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

E20 Petrol Safe for Use Under Prescribed Standards, Says Centre

The government said the studies found no significant adverse impact on vehicle performance, engine durability, fuel effi

IBTimes 7 Aug 2026 10:49 pm

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes E20 Petrol, Claims Government Is Draining Peoples Wallets

New Delhi, August 7: In a sharp critique of the central government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targeted the E20 (20% e

Morningstar 7 Aug 2026 10:44 pm

Oil Firms Say E20 Is Safe After Nationwide Testing Rules Out Contamination

The intensified testing followed recent media reports alleging the presence of moisture and chloride in E20 (20 per cent

NDTV 7 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

OMCs refute chloride contamination, excess moisture in E20 fuel

The OMCs based their assurance on E20s reliability based on checks across retail outlets, refineries and at the point of

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

E20 fuel is stealing from people and damaging their vehicles: Rahul Gandhi

Our problem right now is that there is so much corruption that there is a huge line in what we have to sequence, says th

The Hindu 7 Aug 2026 9:38 pm

OMCs began rigorous testing for E20 fuel contamination at pumps from Mid-July: Oil Minister

The Minister reveals that only 4 cases of contamination of E20 fuel was found

The Hindu Businessline 7 Aug 2026 9:19 pm

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel policy, says 'The Entire Thing Is Rotten

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Claims of 500 ppm chloride and presence of moisture in E20 fuel not validated: PSU OMCs

A dedicated task force having members of the three OMCs and the Centre for High Technology (CHT) checked ethanol samples

The Hindu Businessline 7 Aug 2026 9:13 pm

Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issues

State-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evid

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Rahul Gandhi calls E20 a 'big issue', says fuel destroying vehicles

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls E20 fuel a significant issue. He claims the blended fuel is stealing from citizens an

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 7:50 pm

Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehi

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 4:29 pm

E20 policy imposed under Trump's pressure to facilitate US ethanol imports: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the E20 fuel program was implemented under US pressure. He claims the government forced the poli

The Economic Times 7 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

E20: Will India now import ethanol from the US? Government statement on trade deal

Trade Deal Update: The discussion on ethanol is also heating up amid the India-US trade deal. Consequently, many people

Kalam Times 7 Aug 2026 10:19 am

BJP Asks Motorists To Forget Mileage Think Of Better Acceleration With E20 Petrol

Drivers Say Mileage Does Matter

Deccan Chronicle 7 Aug 2026 3:08 am

'Fake news, fear politics': Arvind Kejriwal, BJP's Amit Malviya clash over ethanol blending

Arvind Kejriwal alleged the government plans increased ethanol blending in diesel and aviation fuel. Amit Malviya refute

The Times of India 6 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

Kejriwal claims Centre to blend ethanol in diesel; urges people to avoid buying new vehicles

New Delhi, Aug 06: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that the Centre is planning to

Greater Kashmir 6 Aug 2026 11:56 am

Kejriwal Questions Central Governments E20 Petrol Policy

New Delhi, August 6: Arvind Kejriwal, the convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, has raised concerns regarding the central gov

Morningstar 6 Aug 2026 11:00 am

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmental

Congress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant wa

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 10:53 am

Bombay High Court orders takedown of defamatory deepfake content against Nitin Gadkari

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted interim relief to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in his defamation suit seeking

Greater Kashmir 6 Aug 2026 7:18 am

Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focus

The Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Ext

The Economic Times 6 Aug 2026 1:29 am

Mumbai Court Orders Meta and X Corp to Disclose Uploaders in Nitin Gadkari Deepfake Video Case

Mumbai, August 6: A Mumbai court has requested information from social media platforms Meta and X Corp regarding the upl

Morningstar 6 Aug 2026 12:29 am

SIAM withdraws letter flagging concern over E20 contamination

New Delhi: Auto industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has withdrawn a letter written to the Ministry

The Siasat Daily 5 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

Remove vile, defamatory posts against Gadkari over E20 ethanol row: Bombay high court to social media platforms

The Bombay High Court has issued a directive for social media platforms to eliminate derogatory material. This decision

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

'Why force E20 on people?': Arvind Kejriwal claims SIAM report flagged fuel risks, asks why it was withdrawn

Arvind Kejriwal alleged a SIAM report on E20 fuel damage was withdrawn. He questioned the government's push for the etha

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

E20 Fuel Damages Vehicles? Landmark Consumer Court Order Raises Severe Questions

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered Maruti to replace/refund a Grand Vitara apparently damaged by E20 fuel.

The Quint 5 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

Bombay high court orders Meta, X to immediately take down defamatory AI content targeting Nitn Gadkari over E20

Bombay high court ordered Meta and X Corp to remove defamatory content. The court directed immediate takedown of AI-gene

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 3:23 pm

SIAM Letter to Petroleum Ministry Citing E20 Concerns Withdrawn

In the letter, SIAM members had flagged excessive moisture contents in E20 fuel dispensed at retail outlets with high mo

Deccan Chronicle 5 Aug 2026 2:29 pm

Congress says E20 hurt middle class, favoured ethanol producers

The Modi Government's Transport Minister (Nitin Gadkari) had claimed that ethanol blending would bring diesel costs down

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 2:09 pm

Bombay HC orders takedown of 'vile, abusive' content linking Nitin Gadkari to E20 fuel row

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of allegedly defamatory social media posts targeting Un

India TV 5 Aug 2026 1:40 pm

Court Orders To Remove 'Vile', 'Obscene' E20 Posts On Nitin Gadkari

The court also questioned platforms such as Meta, X Corp and Google LLC over the lack of mechanism to remove abusive con

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

SIAM withdraws earlier letter to Govt that had flagged chloride-related concerns with E20

In its earlier letter, auto industry SIAM had said that this kind of contamination had led to the corrosion of auto part

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 12:15 pm

AAP cites high online turnout for Kejriwal's E20 town hall amid fuel policy debate

The Aam Aadmi Party held a digital town hall concerning the proposed E20 fuel policy. Arvind Kejriwal led the online eve

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:59 am

'Involuntary experiment...': AAP's Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha against mandatory E20 petrol

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh raised concerns about mandatory E20 petrol implementation. He highlighted potential vehi

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 10:37 am

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NDTV 5 Aug 2026 7:56 am

SIAM withdraws letter on fuel quality, says automobile industry fully supportive of E20 initiative

SIAM has clarified media reports concerning fuel quality parameters. The organization highlighted rigorous testing and o

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 7:06 am

Punjab BJP Criticizes Assembly Proposal to Halt E20 Ethanol Blending Program

Chandigarh, August 5: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, condemned the assemblys r

Morningstar 5 Aug 2026 2:35 am

Punjab Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to suspend mandatory rollout of E20 fuel

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema also questioned why the implementation of the E20 fuel policy has been advanced as

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 1:43 am

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Mandatory E20 Fuel Rollout

The AAP government moved the resolution on a day party chief Arvind Kejriwal marched towards the Prime Minister's reside

NDTV 4 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries Ministry

The Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 11:14 pm

BJP dismisses Kejriwals E20 protest as characteristic drama

The Times of India 4 Aug 2026 10:40 pm

AAP chief warns of major movement if Centre continues forcing E20 petrol

Arvind Kejriwal says Indian farmers are not benefitting from the shift to E20 petrol

The Hindu 4 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Leaders Detained During March to PM Modi's Residence Over E20 Petrol Protest

The rollout of E20 petrol, made up of 80 per cent petrol and 20 per cent ethanol, has received backlash from opposition

IBTimes 4 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to suspend rollout of E20 fuel

The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to review and suspend the mandatory rollout of E20

The Siasat Daily 4 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Government Ensures Quality Monitoring of E20 Fuel Amid Concerns

New Delhi, August 4: Amid rising concerns regarding fuel adulteration and quality, the central government clarified on T

Morningstar 4 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Arvind Kejriwal urges Indians to join protest against E20 fuel

Arvind Kejriwal, former Chief Minister of Delhi and a political rival of Prime Minister Modi, called on Indians to join

Web Dunia 4 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

E20 fuel protests: Why India's ethanol-blended petrol policy is under fire

India's push for E20 petrol faces significant public and political opposition. Motorists express concerns about potentia

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 5:26 pm

NDA MPs Criticize Kejriwal Over E20 Fuel Policy Protests

New Delhi, August 4: Political tensions are rising amid the monsoon session of Parliament, focusing on the central gover

Morningstar 4 Aug 2026 4:09 pm

AAP's agitation against E20 fuel to continue, people must join protest: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal vows AAP's campaign against E20 fuel will continue. The party will oppose E20 fuel implementation in sta

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 2:50 pm

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against E20 fuel policy

The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Centres E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, citing concerns over possi

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 2:37 pm

Delhi Transport Bodies Protest Against E20 Petrol at Rajghat

Transport associations demand withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol after police deny permission for Parliament march.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 1:48 pm

We Are Not Terrorists: Arvind Kejriwal's March To PM Modi's Home Stopped

Arvind Kejriwal said he would personally hand over the petitions to PM Modi after receiving no response to a letter he s

NDTV 4 Aug 2026 1:35 pm

Arvind Kejriwal stopped during march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol

After being prevented from proceeding further, Kejriwal, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, AAP leader J

Mid Day 4 Aug 2026 1:34 pm

Kejriwal, Sisodia sit on protest after Delhi Police blocks march to PM's residence over E20 fuel

Delhi Police on Tuesday stopped Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and ot

India TV 4 Aug 2026 1:22 pm

Police Stop Kejriwal's March to PM's Residence Over E20 Fuel

AAP leaders stage road protest after being stopped while attempting to submit over 2.3 lakh petitions against E20 petrol

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

Arvind Kejriwal's march to PM's residence over E20 blocked by Delhi police

Aam Aadmi Party leaders protested on Firoz Shah Road after police stopped their march. They intended to submit over 2.3

The Economic Times 4 Aug 2026 1:04 pm

Congress Holds Protest Against Gadkari Over E20 Fuel Row, Demands His Resignation

Chanting slogans against the viability of E20 fuel, Youth Congress activists marched from Mahal's Chitnivis Park Square

Deccan Chronicle 4 Aug 2026 2:09 am

Delhi Police deny nod to Arvind Kejriwal's march against E20 fuel

Delhi police will not permit Arvind Kejriwal's planned march to Prime Minister Modi's residence. The AAP leader intended

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

Youth Congress workers detained during march to Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur residence

The march began at Chitnavis Park Square in Mahal and was headed towards Gadkari's private residence in the same localit

Mid Day 3 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Congress workers detained during protest over E20 Fuel outside Gadkari's home

Nagpur Police erected barricades and deployed a large security contingent near Nitin Gadkari's residence to prevent the

Mid Day 3 Aug 2026 4:21 pm

Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detained

On Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the h

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

Kejriwal to march to PM Modis residence with petitions against E20 fuel on Tues

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence with 100 people to s

Mid Day 3 Aug 2026 2:32 pm

Kejriwal Announces March to PM's Residence Against E20 Fuel Policy

AAP chief says he will submit over two lakh public petitions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking changes to the etha

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

In his letter, AAPs Arvind Kejriwal had sought the availability of options for both pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol s

The Hindu 3 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

Public anger growing, people demanding accountability: Congress on E20 petrol roll out

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 petrol rollout, citing consumer complaints. Reports indicate reduced milea

The Economic Times 3 Aug 2026 11:25 am

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The Economic Times 2 Aug 2026 2:16 pm

E20 blending boosts Punjab farmers, eases millers burden: Rice millers body

The E20 blending program is part of the central government's strategy to reduce fuel imports and provide a stable market

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2026 1:26 pm

Kejriwal demands petrol choice, plans August 4 march

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has demanded that fuel stations offer consumers the option of choosing between regular petrol

Mid Day 2 Aug 2026 8:12 am

E20: AAP plans pro-choice rally to PM residence

Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He demanded consumers have a choice betw

The Times of India 2 Aug 2026 4:52 am

Kejriwals Mental Health Questioned by Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, August 2: Delhi government minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has made a striking remark about Arvind Kejriwal, t

Morningstar 2 Aug 2026 2:10 am

Punjab Farmers Defend E20 Programme, Say It Aids Crop Diversification

Farmers Opposing AAP Leader Arvind Kejriwal's Stand Saying E20 Policy Has Become An Additional Income Source And Crop Di

NDTV 1 Aug 2026 7:59 pm

Kejriwal to march to PMs house on Aug 4 demanding pure petrol

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, August 1, demanded the government give t

The Siasat Daily 1 Aug 2026 4:44 pm

Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the gover

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 4:19 pm

Kejriwal demands choice between E20, pure petrol, announces march to Prime Ministers house on August 4

The Centre says studies have been conducted and E20 does not harm vehicles; I want them to share that report, said Arvin

The Hindu 1 Aug 2026 3:53 pm

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest ahead of march against E20 fuel policy

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from a solo march and hun

The Economic Times 1 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

Using E20 Petrol? These Parts In Older Vehicles May Need Replacement

E20 exposure led to greater hardening, loss of strength & flexibility, and swelling in some parts of older vehicles, inc

NDTV 1 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Under house arrest, says Tehseen Poonawalla ahead of E20 march

New Delhi: Ahead of his protest march and hunger strike against the governments E20 petrol policy, activist Tehseen Poon

The Siasat Daily 1 Aug 2026 1:07 pm

Petrol would've hit Rs 125/litre in Delhi without ethanol blend, says govt

The petroleum ministry defended ethanol blending, stating it saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre. Consumers p

The Times of India 1 Aug 2026 10:34 am

Reaction teams to flag 'fake info' on E20 blending

The Times of India 1 Aug 2026 3:27 am

Ethanol kept petrol prices lower: Govt

Ethanol blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litre on petrol. Global crude prices reached one hundred thirt

The Times of India 1 Aug 2026 3:20 am

Crude surge would have pushed petrol price to Rs 125 per litre without ethanol blending: Government

Amid concerns over lower mileage and potential wear on older engines due to petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20

India TV 31 Jul 2026 4:40 pm

Govt. Defends Ethanol Blending Programme, E20 Can Reduce Fuel Economy

At the same time, Gadkari also said that petrol blended with 20 percent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jul 2026 6:34 pm

E20 petrol can reduce vehicle mileage by up to 6%: Nitin Gadkari in Parliament

E20 petrol may reduce vehicle mileage by two to six percent. Extensive testing has found no engine failures linked to th

The Times of India 30 Jul 2026 5:41 pm

E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel effi

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 5:28 pm

E20 Fuel in India: What is its impact on vehicles and why is it not cheaper than petrol? | Explained

Experts say that the concerns associated with E20 are largely confined to older vehicles that were not designed or calib

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 1:21 pm

Team Bharat asks for E10 availability, E0 at reasonable rates amid E20 backlash

Tehseen Poonawalla, founder of Team Bharat, emphasised they have not sought for a complete rollback of E20.

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 9:33 pm

Nitin Gadkari Defends E20 Fuel, Says Older Vehicles Face No Major Issues

The critics have questioned the government on vehicle compatibility, raising concern about reduced fuel efficiency and h

Deccan Chronicle 29 Jul 2026 8:40 pm

BS-III vehicle rubber parts may require replacement when operated with E20 fuel: Centre

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel effi

The Hindu 29 Jul 2026 3:58 pm

E20 petrol row: Arvind Kejriwal alleges 'strong-arm tactics; BJP hits back

Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns over the Centre's alleged pressure on automakers regarding the compatibility of vehicles

The Times of India 29 Jul 2026 2:55 pm

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal raises concerns over E20 fuel use in older vehicles, seeks clarity from auto firms

In a recent statement, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the apprehensions of auto manufacturers regarding the Centre's E20 fu

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2026 1:20 pm

Ethanol Blend in Petrol to Reduce Crude Oil Dependence, Boost Economy: Shalivahan Shrivastava

Visakhapatnam, July 29: Shalivahan Shrivastava, Director of the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Visak

Udaipur Kiran 29 Jul 2026 6:00 am

Ethanol Blending in Petrol to Reduce Crude Oil Dependence and Boost Economy: Shalivahan Srivastava

Visakhapatnam, July 29: Shalivahan Srivastava, Director of the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Visakh

Morningstar 29 Jul 2026 12:04 am

Will using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? Heres what govt says

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified E20 petrol use. Insurance claims cannot be rejected solely based

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2026 10:37 pm

Nitin Gadkari Sues Meta, X, Google Over E20 'Deepfake' Posts

Union minister seeks Rs 11 crore in damages, alleging defamatory social media content falsely linked him to the Centre's

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 5:07 pm

Nitin Gadkari moves Bombay High Court against Meta, X, Google over AI Deepfakes, defamatory E20 posts

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court seeking directions to Meta

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'No role in E20 fuel': What Nitin Gadkari claimed in suit against X, Meta before Bombay high court

Union minister Nitin Gadkari filed a civil suit seeking removal of deepfakes. These AI-generated videos falsely link him

The Times of India 28 Jul 2026 9:25 am

Kejriwal calls meet to discuss impact of E20 petrol

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 11:21 pm

No estimate on the percentage of vehicles fully compatible with E20, MoS in Parliament

Suresh Gopi, MoS at the Petroleum Ministry informed that the Ministry of Heavy Industries have informed about no such as

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 9:49 pm

Govt says no assessment on E20-compatible vehicles in India

It added that studies established that legacy vehicles do not exhibit any significant variation in performance or abnorm

Mid Day 27 Jul 2026 9:07 pm

Ethanol should be a cheaper fuel. So why isn't E20 priced lower than pure petrol? Here's what the government says

India's ethanol production capacity now supports future growth and higher blending targets. Ethanol blending is not nece

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 7:45 pm

India Has Not Estimated Number of E20-Compatible Vehicles, Government Says

The minister further said that the ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme had been implemented through a phased and scie

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 6:36 pm

'MPs sleeping, need wake-up call': Delhi transport bodies plan Parliament march on August 4 against E20 fuel

Delhi transport groups will march to Parliament on August 4. They demand the withdrawal of ethanol-blended petrol from t

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 5:29 pm

Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google, X over ethanol-linked deepfake posts

Nitin Gadkari states that although he has served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways since 2014, he ha

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm

Delhi transport unions plan E-20 protest march to Parliament on August 4

Harish Sabharwal, national president, All India Motor Transport Congress, said they are protesting against the governmen

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm

Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4

Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollou

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 4:21 pm

Buoyed by CJP win, E20 Janta Party floated for Gadkari resignation

New Delhi: Taking a leaf out of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) book, a new outfit, E20 Janta Party, is making waves on

The Siasat Daily 27 Jul 2026 3:23 pm

As E20 Scrutiny Grows, Gadkari Moves Bombay HC Over Social Media Posts

The lawsuit filed by him also emphasises that the ethanol blending policy is being administered by the Petroleum Ministr

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jul 2026 3:18 pm

Arvind Kejriwal announces National Town Hall against E20 petrol in Delhi on August 1

The Aam Aadmi Party is set to hold a National Town Hall focused on the controversial E20 fuel on August 1 in New Delhi.

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 3:07 pm

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The Economic Times 27 Jul 2026 3:02 pm

AAP to organise 'National Town Hall Against E20' in Delhi on Aug 1

We are inviting people to join in large numbers on this platform, where we will discuss how to create pressure on the ce

The Hindu 27 Jul 2026 1:16 pm

CJP's win fuels call by 'E20 Janta Party' for no-ethanol option

A new E20 Janta Party has emerged, demanding consumer choice for 100% petrol. This group seeks the resignation of Nitin

The Times of India 27 Jul 2026 2:40 am

Participants at Mumbai victory rally hint next issue should be E20

Those who gathered at the rally organised by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS saw the protests as a personal victory; slogans rai

The Hindu 26 Jul 2026 11:56 pm

Delhi Transporters to Protest E20 Fuel, Seek Policy Review on Aug 4

Association to Demand Independent Review of Ethanol-Blended Petrol Policy, Citing Vehicle Performance Concerns

Deccan Chronicle 26 Jul 2026 5:22 pm

Taxi assns to march to Parliament against E20 fuel on Aug 4

Delhi: The Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association has announced a protest march to Parliamen

The Siasat Daily 26 Jul 2026 4:38 pm

'E20 petrol, the next issue': Uddhav Thackeray to sea of youth at Mumbai's Shivaji Park celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Praising students standing up against exam paper leaks nationwide, Uddhav Thackeray called this protest a precursor to a

The Times of India 26 Jul 2026 12:21 pm

Telangana Stands To Gain From E20 Push As Ethanol Units And Farm-Linked Demand Is Expected To Expand

The government on Thursday said there is no proposal to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent at present, and any fu

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jul 2026 3:11 am

Fuelling a pushback: Is India mismanaging the switch to E20 petrol? | In Focus Podcast

Indias E20 petrol rollout faces backlash; Vinay Piparsania discusses consumer concerns and solutions in the latest In Fo

The Hindu 21 Jul 2026 7:50 pm

Evening news wrap: Sonam Wangchuk moved to private hospital, Congress protests at PM's house & more

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The Times of India 21 Jul 2026 6:02 pm

'E20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 5%, but doesn't damage engines': Govt tells Parliament

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is

The Times of India 21 Jul 2026 1:23 pm

The legal questions surrounding Indias E20 rollout | Explained

As the transition to E20 continues, many questions continue to be discussed legally with courts continuing to address is

The Hindu 20 Jul 2026 5:47 pm

The E20 transition: fuel for debate

As car and bike owners report clogged injectors, damaged fuel pumps, and contaminated petrol across the country, a look

The Hindu 20 Jul 2026 8:19 am

Stormy session ahead as opposition flags temple row, NEET, E20

Cong Can Raise Demand, Can't Force Govt: Rijiju

The Times of India 20 Jul 2026 3:43 am

Rebel TMC MPs invite mars all-party meeting

Opposition demands debate on Ram temple donations, NEET issue New Delhi: A combative opposition staged a symbolic walkou

The Navhind Times 20 Jul 2026 2:12 am

Oppn walks out of all-party meet ahead of Monsoon session

New Delhi: A combative opposition staged a symbolic walkout on Sunday, July 19, at an all-party meeting against the gove

The Siasat Daily 19 Jul 2026 10:04 pm

Court Backs Vehicle Owner in First E20 Petrol Case

The Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide the consumer with a new vehi

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm

Mystery of contaminated fuel in YouTubers Toyota SUV solved? Petrol pump owners admission and Raipur Consumer Court order shift focus beyond E20

A Raipur consumer court's order replacing a non-E20-compatible Grand Vitara, Toyota's 'contaminated fuel' finding in You

OpIndia 16 Jul 2026 6:18 pm

E20 Petrol Engine Damage Case: Raipur Consumer Court Orders Carmaker to Give New Car or Refund Rs.20 Lakh

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered a carmaker to replace a vehicle or refund Rs.20 lakh after a customer alleged E20 pe

Web Dunia 16 Jul 2026 3:49 pm

What has been the impact of ethanol blending?

How are petrol vehicle ownersreacting to the E20 mandate? How environmentally friendly is Indias dependence on sugarcane

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 3:10 pm

Landmark Ruling in Raipur: Court Orders Vehicle Replacement Over E20 Petrol Damage

Raipur, July 16: In a groundbreaking decision regarding E20 petrol, a court in Raipur has provided relief to consumers f

Morningstar 16 Jul 2026 11:29 am

E20 petrol battle reaches court: In a first, consumer court orders manufacturer & dealer to pay repair costs and compensation to Chhattisgarh vehicle owner

E20 petrol battle reaches court: A consumer court has ordered a vehicle manufacturer and dealer to reimburse repair cost

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 11:22 am

Petrol pump owners claim ethanols moisture-absorbing nature is contaminating fuel

Three petrol pump owners shared their concerns over the roll out of E20 with The Hindu

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 10:46 am

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy

The Hindu 16 Jul 2026 7:15 am

FIR against YouTuber Manish Kashyap for E20 petrol reportage

Nashik: A first information report (FIR) was filed on Tuesday, July 14, against popular YouTuber Manish Kashyap and thre

The Siasat Daily 14 Jul 2026 8:38 pm

Kejriwal writes to PM, seeks meeting over E20 petrol; demands pure petrol option at fuel stations

In a letter to the PM, Mr. Kejriwal said he wanted to explain the technical issues and the feedback he received from peo

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026 1:22 pm

What is the governments defence on E20 fuel? | Explained

The government says that higher levels of ethanol blending might result in a situation where fuel prices cannot be reduc

The Hindu 14 Jul 2026 12:42 pm

Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrol

Mercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular Yo

The Economic Times 13 Jul 2026 4:39 pm

Govt rules out pure petrol comeback

The Centre has made it clear that E20 will remain the country's standard petrol. The post Govt rules out pure petrol com

Fusion WeRIndia 13 Jul 2026 10:02 am

Kejriwal visits service station to hear consumers E20 concerns

New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday, July 11, visited a petrol pump and service station in Delh

The Siasat Daily 12 Jul 2026 1:25 pm

Kejriwal visits Delhi petrol pump, service station to hear consumers' E20 fuel concerns

Arvind Kejriwal visited a Delhi petrol pump and service station. He spoke with vehicle owners about their E20 fuel exper

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 11:03 pm

Kejriwal Reaches Delhi Petrol Pump, Terms Govt E20 Claims White Lies

The mileage of almost all vehicles has decreased, and many vehicles have malfunction complaints, Kejriwal said, while sh

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jul 2026 6:03 pm

Watch: India achieves 20% ethanol blending: what E20, E85 and E100 mean| The Hindu explained

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol, five years ahead of schedule, and is now preparing for higher b

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 6:01 pm

Won't be feasible to offer pure petrol, lower blends as options to E20: Govt

Rules Out Parallel Fuel Supply System

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 3:54 am

E-20: IYC protests against ganne ka juice

New Delhi: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Friday, July 10, staged a protest against the E20 ethanol-blended petrol p

The Siasat Daily 10 Jul 2026 10:32 pm

Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel Launch: Price, engine, features and everything you need to know

Yamaha FZ Blue Flex Fuel Launch: Yamaha has introduced its FZ Blue Flex Fuel motorcycle in India. This new bike supports

The Economic Times 10 Jul 2026 8:59 pm

Govt. Admits E20 Can Hit Fuel Economy by 5% But Offers Better Pickup, Cleaner Combustion

The ethanol controversy has taken a centre stage in Indias when the government mandated shift to 20 per cent ethanol-ble

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jul 2026 7:54 pm

Centre Admits E20 Petrol May Reduce Fuel Economy by Up to 5%

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said E20 was a cleaner, higher-quality and more efficient fuel than E10 or pure pe

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jul 2026 4:08 pm

E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in some vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending

However, the government added that E20 fuel has a higher-octane rating, and provides several other vehicular and emissio

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 4:04 pm

E20 petrol may cut mileage by up to 5% but offers cleaner combustion, energy security benefits: Ministry

The Ministry rejected concerns that the programme had been implemented too quickly, saying India's ethanol blending init

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 2:09 pm

Gadkari challenges critics to show any car damaged by E20 fuel

Hyderabad:Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has challenged critics to produce evidence of any veh

The Siasat Daily 9 Jul 2026 5:58 pm

'Centre allowing oil companies to make illegitimate profit': Arvind Kejriwal on fuel prices

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre for high fuel prices. He stated petrol prices should drop from Rs 102 to Rs 82. Ke

The Times of India 9 Jul 2026 5:44 pm

Kejriwal writes to 29 car makers on E20 fuel, seeks response on mileage impact

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal writes to Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Hero MotoCorp ,

The Hindu 8 Jul 2026 4:26 pm

'Not a minor mistake': Kejriwal writes to 29 automakers over E20 fuel, flags 'contradictory' claims on engine safety

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on E20 fuel. He wants written assurance

The Times of India 8 Jul 2026 1:35 pm

'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firms

Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compens

The Economic Times 8 Jul 2026 1:03 pm

'BJP petrol pump': AAP shares 'E20 premium receipt' in dig over ethanol blending

The graphic, styled as a fuel station receipt, described the product as E20 Premium Receipt and claimed the blend contai

The Times of India 8 Jul 2026 10:22 am

ISRO successfully conducts flight acceptance test of cryogenic engine for next LVM3 mission

ISRO successfully conducted a flight acceptance hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stag

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 9:35 pm

Automobile firms forced to mislead people on E20 fuel: Kejriwal

AAP chief alleges that the Centre summoned six automobile manufacturing companies on July 3 and asked them to hold press

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 8:41 pm

Litigant in Supreme Court claims silent compulsion in E20 petrol roll out

While not seeking a roll back of Indias ethanol-blending policy, the petition says a welfare policy cannot be implemente

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 8:06 pm

'Car Manufacturers Comfortable, Some Misreporting': Hardeep Puri On E20 Row

The government has been promoting ethanol blending as part of its strategy to reduce crude oil imports, lower carbon emi

NDTV 7 Jul 2026 7:55 pm

'Serviced vehicles not facing difficulty': Hardeep Puri rejects engine damage claims over E20 fuel

Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed social media claims about E20 petrol as misinterpretation. He stated that compatible vehicl

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 7:14 pm

Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claimi

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 1:18 pm

AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 1:07 pm

How E20 affects your car and whats next on E85 rollout

India has now fully embraced E20 petrol, featuring a mixture of 20% ethanol. The government aims to facilitate even high

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 9:46 am

E20 fuel may damage rubber parts in E10 cars, said unpublished report

An ARAI report noted rubber part deterioration in E10 vehicles using E20 fuel. Metallic components showed no adverse imp

The Times of India 7 Jul 2026 3:49 am

PIL seeks ethanol blend disclosure at fuel pumps

A Supreme Court petition demands transparency in ethanol-blended petrol distribution. It seeks display of ethanol percen

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 12:43 am

No Offer Made: India Fact-Checks Bhutan Media Report On E20 Fuel Export

The government has insisted no widespread cases of engine failure or vehicle breakdown attributable to ethanol blending

NDTV 6 Jul 2026 9:34 am

E20 debate explained: Mileage loss, engine concerns and what's next

Automobile majors are backing the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20), despite consumer concerns

The Times of India 6 Jul 2026 12:17 am

Who is Tenzing Lamsang, anti-Modi editor of The Bhutanese who spread the false claim that Bhutan rejected Indias E20 petrol offer

The Petroleum Ministry said no E20 proposal existed. Yet Lamsang turned Bhutans request for continued conventional petro

OpIndia 5 Jul 2026 7:46 pm

No, Bhutan didnt reject Indias E20 petrol offer: Read how anti-Modi editor of The Bhutanese spread fake news to give ammunition to opposition in India over Ethanol debate

Bhutan requested Indian OMCS to keep supplying pure petrol as long as it remains available in India, and to give advance

OpIndia 5 Jul 2026 6:18 pm

After E20 petrol, Nitin Gadkari pushes for 15% isobutanol-blended diesel: What it is and why it matters

India is set to embrace a new biofuel initiative, allowing up to 15% isobutanol blending with diesel. This strategic mov

The Economic Times 5 Jul 2026 9:47 am

Carmakers on E20: No engine damage, but mileage drops

Vehicle manufacturers are defending the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol, assuring the public that

The Times of India 5 Jul 2026 2:49 am

Industry experts defend ethanol blending, say E20 fuel safe for vehicles

PTI New Delhi Industry executives on Saturday sought to allay concerns over the use of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petro

The Navhind Times 5 Jul 2026 1:43 am

Automakers, analysts emphasise E20 safe, thoroughly tested amid raging concerns

In a press conference Saturday, automakers and analysts emphasised that E20 fuel did not cause any wear and tear or corr

The Hindu 4 Jul 2026 9:41 pm

Ethanol-blended Petrol is here to stay, but forcing one blend on all vehicles hurts people: Multiple choices from E10 to E100 at different prices is the only fair way

The Union Government has decided to waive excise duty on blended petrol, but surprisingly, it does not cover E20 petrol,

OpIndia 3 Jul 2026 5:12 pm

Kejriwal to Write to PM on Rolling Back E20 Fuel Programme

He also asked whether the government would compensate vehicle owners if their vehicles were damaged due to the use of et

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jul 2026 4:10 pm

'Minor' drop in mileage of vehicles due to E20, says Hardeep Singh Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed public concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel, dismissing social media

The Times of India 3 Jul 2026 2:11 am

How a war between Israel and Arab nations more than 50 years ago had pushed Brazil to blend Ethanol with Petrol, with India and others getting inspired

Indias mandatory shift to E20 petrol has sparked debate over vehicle mileage and engine safety. While car owners express

OpIndia 1 Jul 2026 5:59 pm

SC puts ethanol allocation dispute on hold amid E20 debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed both sides to maintain the status quo in a dispute over ethanol supply allocation.

Fusion WeRIndia 1 Jul 2026 10:02 am

N Jayan appointed Director of ISRO's Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre

Aerospace engineer N Jayan has been appointed the new director of ISRO's LPSC, a significant move for India's space prog

The Economic Times 27 Jun 2026 4:12 pm

'May affect your warranty': Ford India allegedly warns ethanol petrol can damage engines and reduce mileage

Ford India customer care has warned that using fuel with a higher ethanol blend, such as E20, may damage the engine or e

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2026 1:18 pm

Fuel Ready, But Not Pumps: The E100 Challenge

Ethanol production capacity has expanded to nearly 2,000 crore litres annually, exceeding the requirements of the E20 pr

NDTV 24 Jun 2026 5:37 am

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Cockroach Janta Party, E20 Fuel & More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of misinformation we debunked this week!

The Quint 19 Jun 2026 2:26 pm

AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as One of Bees Swarming Over E20 Fuel in Tanks

We found out that the video has been generated using AI.

The Quint 18 Jun 2026 2:09 pm

Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to know

India mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corp

The Economic Times 18 Jun 2026 12:33 pm

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Bioflex price revealed; India's first flex-fuel hatchback costs Rs 86,000 more than top-end petrol model

Maruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R Bioflex, priced at Rs 7.24 lakh. This comm

The Economic Times 15 Jun 2026 12:04 pm

E85 would be about 20/litre cheaper than E20: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also mentioned that the E85 variant of fuel is meant for specially-designed flex f

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 10:20 pm

What Indias new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol use

India has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This mov

The Economic Times 20 May 2026 1:06 am

Rashi Chowdhary Launches 'The Sync Method' for Women's Hormonal Health

For four years, Nutrition In Sync has been quietly doing something the wider women's health conversation is only beginni

News Voir 13 May 2026 11:21 am

AICPA and CIMA to Convene India's Finance and Accounting Leadership in Bengaluru for Summit Series in May

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

News Voir 4 May 2026 12:39 pm

Government Proposes Amendments for E85 and E100 Fuels To Slash Petroleum Imports

As per the government, India has already achieved its target of 20 per cent ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in 2025 and

Deccan Chronicle 29 Apr 2026 6:34 pm