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Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety tests as flash point drops sharply

Ethanol-blended diesel failed safety specifications, which sharply lowered its flash point. This technical issue effectively rules out wider use of the fuel. India seeks to expand ethanol use as a transport fuel and explore new outlets. The government is also examining ethanol as a potential cooking fuel alternative. This initiative…

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India expands LNG sourcing from 6 to 15 countries to cut supply risks: Govt

India has nearly trebled its liquefied natural gas suppliers to fifteen countries. The nation also broadened its crude oil sourcing network to forty-one countries. This diversification reduces dependence on any single supplier or transit route. India is also expanding its strategic petroleum storage capacity to manage supply shocks. These measures…

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Retailers’ cooking gas losses dip in August, but government dues top Rs 59,000 crore

Fuel retailers' revenue loss on subsidized LPG narrowed to Rs 188 per cylinder in August. This marks a sharp decrease from the Rs 500 loss reported in the previous month. The government paid Rs 30,000 crore to clear past subsidy dues. However, outstanding payments to retailers still exceed Rs 59,000…

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ONGC to reserve half of new oil storage for strategic reserves

India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp will reserve half of its planned oil storage. This new facility will meet the country's strategic petroleum needs. India is expanding its strategic petroleum reserve capacity with private participation. The nation plans additional storage facilities in Odisha and Padur. India currently has capacity to…

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Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programme

The government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience confirm E20 petrol is safe for vehicles. This program strengthens India's energy security and shields consumers from oil price volatility. Public sector oil companies incur under-recoveries to maintain stable fuel…

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Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrol

The government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for use. Legacy vehicles show no significant performance variations due to E20 fuel. Ethanol production capacity supports current and future blending requirements. Food security remains a top priority before…

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SC issues notice on MoS Suresh Gopi's plea against Kerala HC order

The Supreme Court will hear Suresh Gopi's challenge to a Kerala High Court order. The High Court refused to dismiss a petition questioning his 2024 Lok Sabha election win. Binoy AS, a youth federation leader, alleged corrupt practices by Gopi during his campaign. These allegations included misuse of religious symbols…

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No ethanol in premium petrol; no plans to restore E0/E10 petrol: Government

Premium petrol grades will continue without ethanol blending, the government stated. No decision has been made to increase ethanol blending beyond twenty percent. The government will not restore E0 or E10 petrol supply nationwide. Current E20 fuel has shown no widespread adverse engine impacts. Maintaining parallel fuel supply chains presents…

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India to build Phase-II strategic oil reserves at Rs 14,527 cr under PPP model

India plans a second phase for its strategic petroleum reserves. This expansion will add 6.5 million tonnes of crude oil storage. Two new facilities will be established in Odisha and Karnataka. The government is also continuously assessing new sites for reserves. This initiative aims to strengthen national energy security and…

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India's ethanol mission sees state-run fuel firms spend Rs 1.72 lakh crore

Public Sector OMCs spent over Rs 48,000 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2023-24. They procured Rs 73,996 crore worth of ethanol during ESY 2024-25. As of July 2026, 501 ethanol manufacturing units were registered for supply. Uttar Pradesh led ethanol-blended petrol sales with 124.98 crore litres. The domestic procurement…

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No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says minister

The government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific studies and industry consultations. India achieved the twenty percent blending target five years ahead of schedule. This program has saved foreign exchange and reduced carbon emissions significantly.

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Fuel prices in India won't fall immediately despite global crude slump, MoS Suresh Gopi reveals why

Union Minister Suresh Gopi explained that immediate fuel price reductions aren't possible despite global crude cost drops due to transit times and other factors. He highlighted the central government's Rs 12,000 crore absorption of past impacts, urging states to also contribute.

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BJP banks on select seats to break Kerala’s bipolar poll pattern

After senior BJP leader O Rajagopal broke the party’s jinx in 2016 by winning its first seat in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, poll pundits predicted there would be no turning back for the saffron party in the state. However, the 2021 election turned out to be a damp squib for…

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Let Me Explain: How Suresh Gopi’s reel rage found a new stage in politics

Suresh Gopi: the angry cop on screen, the fiery journalist, the man whose monologues once shook theatres. Now, he’s Kerala’s first BJP MP.

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‘Ghost voters’ in high-rises: Behind electoral fraud allegations in Thrissur

Opposition parties in Kerala have alleged electoral roll manipulation in Thrissur a year after the Bharatiya Janata Party's historic first Lok Sabha victory in the state, though evidence for the claims of large-scale manipulation remains limited. The accusations emerged amid broader national allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about electoral…

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Kerala bishops steer clear of naming BJP while condemning Chhattisgarh nuns’ arrest

In Thalassery, chants rang out in protest: “We don’t need your cake or ladoo. Do not come to visit Aramana.” The demonstrators, members of the Catholic Congress under the Syro-Malabar Church, were protesting the arrest of two nuns from Kerala — Sr Vandhana Francis and Sr Preethi Mary — in…

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Kerala journalists protest after TV reporter ‘threatened’ by BJP’s Suresh Gopi

Union Minister of State and BJP leader Suresh Gopi is once again under fire, following another clash with the media that has sparked widespread criticism and protests by the journalism fraternity.

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BJP Makes Historic Win In Kerala State Election

BJP's historic victory in Kerala with Suresh Gopi's win in Thrissur marks a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

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Suresh Gopi anticipates double-digit voter percentage for BJP in Kerala

Suresh Gopi highlights BJP's optimistic outlook for Kerala in upcoming Lok Sabha elections, addressing governance and development concerns.

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Thrissur records a low voter turnout of 72.2%

Thrissur witnesses intense election campaign with high voter turnout despite minor altercations, technical snags, and alleged fake votes.

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Central Kerala in for an exciting contest

Exciting political contests in central Kerala as parties and candidates vie for victory in seven Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Candidates make the most of Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur Pooram brings together candidates and voters in a vibrant celebration, with political campaigning taking a backseat for the day.

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Pinarayi Vijayan counters PM Modi’s portrayal of Kerala as a State in decline

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Prime minister narendra Modi's claims, highlighting Kerala's achievements and criticising BJP's policies.

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No-holds-barred campaigning on in Thrissur as all three fronts claim chance

Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency campaign featuring V.S. Sunil Kumar, K. Muraleedharan, and Suresh Gopi with contrasting strategies and messages.

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‘Fit to become MP’: Thrissur Mayor’s remarks on NDA candidate Suresh Gopi puts LDF in tight spot

A remark made by M.K. Varghese, Mayor of LDF-led Thrissur Corporation in Kerala, that actor-turned politician Suresh Gopi, the NDA candidate in Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, “is fit to become Thrissur MP” has put LDF in a tight spot.

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