Karnataka ethanol row: DK Shivakumar alleges excessive blending, promises evidence and documents on MondayKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has backed allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol sold in the state, claiming levels ex...
08 Nov, 2026, 12.28 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
Delhi AQI today: National capital wakes up to toxic air on Diwali, over 24 stations record AQI over 400; check IMD's weather forecast and moreDelhi weather news: Delhi continues to face very poor air quality with an AQI of 384 recorded on Diwali morning. Several monitoring station...
08 Nov, 2026, 08.06 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
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
GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictionsGRAP Stage II has been implemented in Delhi-NCR due to a significant decline in air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management repo...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says no challan for speeding up to 20% over the limit: What he told officials, when challans should be issued & what motorists must knowNitin Gadkari has said motorists should not receive speeding challans for exceeding the applicable speed limit by up to 20%, while those cr...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Clean toilets, QR-code feedback: Oil companies turn petrol pump washrooms into customer trust testOil marketing companies IndianOil and BPCL are stepping up inspections of petrol pump toilets, with senior executives checking hygiene stan...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Delhi-NCR Grap-1 restrictions: From crackdown on diesel vehicles to traffic curbs, check full list of restrictions and other detailsDelhi pollution news: Delhi-NCR's air quality has declined into the poor category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to a...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Delhi’s winter pollution countdown begins: Three new restrictions to be introduced after AQI rises to 179 after DussehraDelhi's AQI has risen to 179 ahead of the winter pollution season, with forecasts pointing to poor air quality. The government has announce...
21 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
TVS Motor's Venu Srinivasan says EVs not sole answer to cutting emissionsTVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan said electric vehicles should not be treated as the only route to cutting pollution, arguing in...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Delhi pollution rules: What changes from October 1 as new rules impact private cars, buses, delivery fleets & school transportDelhi winter plan: Delhi is poised to introduce stricter vehicle regulations aimed at reducing winter pollution levels. This includes banni...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
View: As oil tops $100, India needs a wider, smarter fuel security strategyRising oil prices necessitate energy supply diversification and alternate fuel adoption. India is urging the auto industry for flexi-fuel v...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
India needs stronger export push as energy imports drive trade deficits with BRICS nations: BRICS CCI ChairmanIndia must increase exports to BRICS nations to counter trade deficits from energy imports. Greater focus is needed on export promotion and...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST