Karnataka to release report on alleged excess ethanol in petrol on Monday; OMCs seek joint testingKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would release findings from inspections at 67 locations on Monday after complaints of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Suresh Gopi says Karnataka, Kerala free to test petrol for ethanol content, warns against politicising issueUnion Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said Karnataka and Kerala were free to test petrol samples for ethanol co...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
E20 debate widens: Karnataka to reveal probe findings on Monday; MoS Suresh Gopi backs OMCsKarnataka authorities are set to reveal more information regarding the alleged excessive ethanol blending in petrol. Chief Minister DK Shiv...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
IOC to buy crude, LPG ships as West Asia crisis exposes shipping risksIndian Oil Corporation aims to enhance control over its energy supply chain by acquiring crude oil carriers and LPG vessels. The company is...
08 Nov, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Karnataka, Keralam free to test petrol for ethanol content, but don't politicise it: Suresh GopiUnion Minister of State Suresh Gopi emphasized the freedom of Karnataka and Keralam governments to conduct petrol tests. He also mentioned ...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
E20 petrol supplied by PSU oil firms meets prescribed quality standards: Oil MinThe government's statement confirmed compliance of 893 petrol samples with prescribed ethanol content standards. Karnataka's Department of ...
07 Nov, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Priyank Kharge accuses Centre of misleading public over ethanol blending, alleges violationsKarnataka Minister Priyank Kharge claimed the Central government is misleading citizens regarding ethanol blending in petrol. He referred t...
07 Nov, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over excess ethanol in E20 petrol, seeks action against oil companiesRahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding high ethanol levels in petrol sold in Karnataka. He claims that numerous petrol samples exceeded...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
OMCs reject Karnataka’s high-ethanol fuel claim, seek fresh testsState-run oil marketers in India have rejected Karnataka's claims regarding excessive ethanol content in petrol sold. They argue that the s...
07 Nov, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
IOCL, BPCL, HPCL dispute Karnataka's claim of excess ethanol in petrol, seek fresh testsIndian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have disputed Karnataka's ethanol content claims ...
06 Nov, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Karnataka finds ethanol content above E20 limit in petrol samples, seeks action against OMCsThe Karnataka government has accused oil marketing companies of exceeding the mandated ethanol content in petrol. Tests conducted on petrol...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Pralay missile test: How India's new weapon, twice as fast as BrahMos, could counter China-Pakistan threats and strengthen its upcoming Rocket ForceIndia's indigenous Pralay missile recently underwent a successful user evaluation trial, moving closer to deployment. With a range of 150 t...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
E30 petrol being sold as E20? Karnataka minister claims oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limitKarnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad has flagged alleged over-blending of ethanol in petrol after tests found concentrations of up to 31.2% in ...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Forget solar and wind: India bets on heat buried deep underground for round-the-clock clean electricity; here's the big planIndia is stepping up efforts to tap its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal energy potential, with its first two geothermal wells commissioned in ...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
FLY91 plans to expand fleet to 60 aircraft in five years, targets 350 weekly flights: CEO Manoj ChackoRegional airline FLY91 plans to expand its fleet from six to around 60 aircraft over five years, backed by an order for 40 planes scheduled...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Fuel, forex and farmers: Why India is betting big on maizeA grain that once fed chickens now fuels cars and, soon, planes. The harder question is whether Indian farms can keep up with the demand it...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Govt amends motor vehicle rules to allow E100 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, clarifies E20 vehicles unaffectedThe Centre has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to recognise E100 fuel for flex-fuel vehicles designed to run on up to 100% ...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST