Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
"Want all parties to take part": Kiren Rijiju urges debate on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment BillParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all political parties to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Ayodhya set to replace paper leak row as Opposition's next battle in ParliamentOpposition parties will shift focus to the Ayodhya donation controversy after student protests conclude. They plan to meet Monday to strate...
26 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Automobile industry urges formal mechanism for petrol pump fuel quality checks amid E20 concernsAutomakers want a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Drivers report worsening vehicle performance after increased ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Delhi isn't flexing yet as India's ethanol dream gets an early reality checkOnly four flex-fuel passenger vehicles have been registered in Delhi since the technology entered the market last month, highlighting a slo...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar alleges govt protecting Missing Link contractors as "they fund ruling parties"Addressing a press conference, Pawar claimed there was a "politician-contractor nexus" behind the government's defence of the Missing Link ...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Backlash on ethanol-blend fuel intensifies in India, puts carmakers in the dockIndia's mandatory E20 fuel policy faces public backlash and political opposition. Car owners report reduced mileage and potential vehicle d...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
'Will companies compensate if E-20 fuel damages older vehicles?': Arvind Kejriwal asks auto firmsArvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers regarding E-20 fuel concerns. He questioned companies about compensation for mileage d...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI reportIndia has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-w...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Does E20 petrol attract ants due to sugar residue? Here's what you need to knowIndia mandates E20 petrol from April 1, 2026. Viral claims suggest E20 attracts ants due to sugar. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BP...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
'Allegations work of powerful lobby hit by ethanol blending of petrol': Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari dismissed allegations regarding ethanol blending, attributing them to a powerful import lobby upset by his pol...
29 Sep, 2025, 04.35 PM IST
More ethanol, more hustle, more productivity? Bengaluru man's satirical post on ethanol blending, petrol prices goes viralA LinkedIn post by a Bengaluru professional went viral. The post satirizes rising petrol prices and ethanol blending. It suggests higher pr...
05 Aug, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
Cabinet okays use of surplus foodgrain for producing ethanolThe new policy has expanded the scope of raw materials used for producing ethanol. Currently, ethanol is mainly produced from molasses.
16 May, 2018, 11.52 PM IST
NMC nod to ethanol-run bus pilot projectAmid controversies and confusion, the BJP-ruled Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) City Transport Committee on Friday gave its approval t...
09 Aug, 2014, 11.49 AM IST
Periodic review of ethanol prices will ensure realistic pricing of blended fuelIntegration of the production and milling of sugarcane and ethanol production can also go a long way in mitigating many of the issues that ...
28 Jun, 2012, 09.03 AM IST
- Centre weighs scrapping ethanol blending as crude slides
A Cabinet note questioning the wisdom of mixing ethanol with petrol at a time when crude oil prices have plummeted to around $40 a barrel m...
04 Feb, 2009, 03.10 AM IST