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MEA takes meme route (ANI image) The ministry of external affairs (MEA), in a unique attempt to counter repeated misinformation about the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday shared a viral meme from the American animated show South Park with the caption: “How many times do I have to explain this to you?” on its new fact check page on Instagram.The post used the popular meme format to express frustration over what it described as repeated false claims regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.The MEA Fact Check wrote: “On repeated falsehoods being spread about the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, @meaindia be like…” alongside the South Park meme.The ministry reiterated India’s long-standing position, stating: “The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently under Pakistan’s illegal and forcible occupation, are integral and inalienable parts of India.”It further said that Pakistan’s ongoing electoral exercise in the region was “nothing but an attempt… to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region.”Response to social media claimsThe MEA Fact Check also posted the same message on X in response to a social media account that claimed Jammu and Kashmir remained disputed territory under UN resolutions.Rejecting those assertions, the ministry reiterated that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas under Pakistan’s “illegal and forcible occupation,” are an inseparable part of India and described Pakistan’s electoral process in the region as merely “cosmetic.”The ministry’s post also referred to the continuing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying the protests were a direct result of “Islamabad’s decades-long systemic economic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights, and administrative oppression.”The rebuttal comes amid reports of fresh violence in Rawalakot and Mirpur, where security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators protesting for basic rights.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! How One Railway Journey Could Transform India-Nepal TradeDelhi Police Denies ‘Mystery Truck’ Conspiracy Linked To Chalo Sansad ProtestTwo Army Personnel Injured In Suspected Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Uri’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | Watch123Photostories”Your child is always watching you”: 7 everyday parenting habits that unknowingly shape every Indian child’s futureWant more blooms? Prune these 5 garden plants in AugustWhy Indians have added ghee to hot rice for generations, according to scienceThe truth about Kumkumadi tailam: Know why it doesn’t deliver the same results for everyoneFrom alleging ex-wife Shweta Tiwari’s affair with her Kasautii co-star Cezanne Khan to claiming he Wasn’t allowed to meet their daughter; Raja Chaudhary makes serious allegationsLeftover rotis? Try these 9 desi lunch dishes that pack 14–22g proteinHow to grow and care for lucky bamboo: An easy step-by-step guide for beginnersIrina Shayk dating history: Inside the Russian supermodel’s high-profile romances; from Bradley Cooper to Cristiano RonaldoFrom Mirabai Chanu to Harjinder Kaur: 10 women who are making India proud at the Commonwealth Games 2026Did you know this was the world’s first favourite flavour? Here’s how it became so popular123Hot PicksMCC new rulesRey mysterios daughterDelhi Lakshmi YojanaTN CM Vijay’s new officeRussian sanctions bille20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsTN SSLC, HSE supplementary resultsTop TrendingKangana RanautJantar Mantar ProtestKarnataka SuicideBJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna ArrestGurgaon Road RageAbhijeet Dipke Marriage ProposalsUGC PG ProgrammeWeather TomorrowPalani Mutt Temple Land CaseStock Market Up

MEA takes meme route (ANI image) The ministry of external affairs (MEA), in a unique attempt to counter repeated misinformation about the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday shared a viral meme from the American animated show South Park with the caption: “How many times do I have to explain this to you?” on its new fact check page on Instagram.The post used the popular meme format to express frustration over what it described as repeated false claims regarding the status of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.The MEA Fact Check wrote: “On repeated falsehoods being spread about the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, @meaindia be like…” alongside the South Park meme.The ministry reiterated India’s long-standing position, stating: “The entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently under Pakistan’s illegal and forcible occupation, are integral and inalienable parts of India.”It further said that Pakistan’s ongoing electoral exercise in the region was “nothing but an attempt… to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region.”Response to social media claimsThe MEA Fact Check also posted the same message on X in response to a social media account that claimed Jammu and Kashmir remained disputed territory under UN resolutions.Rejecting those assertions, the ministry reiterated that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas under Pakistan’s “illegal and forcible occupation,” are an inseparable part of India and described Pakistan’s electoral process in the region as merely “cosmetic.”The ministry’s post also referred to the continuing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying the protests were a direct result of “Islamabad’s decades-long systemic economic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights, and administrative oppression.”The rebuttal comes amid reports of fresh violence in Rawalakot and Mirpur, where security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators protesting for basic rights.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! How One Railway Journey Could Transform India-Nepal TradeDelhi Police Denies ‘Mystery Truck’ Conspiracy Linked To Chalo Sansad ProtestTwo Army Personnel Injured In Suspected Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Uri’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | Watch123Photostories”Your child is always watching you”: 7 everyday parenting habits that unknowingly shape every Indian child’s futureWant more blooms? Prune these 5 garden plants in AugustWhy Indians have added ghee to hot rice for generations, according to scienceThe truth about Kumkumadi tailam: Know why it doesn’t deliver the same results for everyoneFrom alleging ex-wife Shweta Tiwari’s affair with her Kasautii co-star Cezanne Khan to claiming he Wasn’t allowed to meet their daughter; Raja Chaudhary makes serious allegationsLeftover rotis? Try these 9 desi lunch dishes that pack 14–22g proteinHow to grow and care for lucky bamboo: An easy step-by-step guide for beginnersIrina Shayk dating history: Inside the Russian supermodel’s high-profile romances; from Bradley Cooper to Cristiano RonaldoFrom Mirabai Chanu to Harjinder Kaur: 10 women who are making India proud at the Commonwealth Games 2026Did you know this was the world’s first favourite flavour? Here’s how it became so popular123Hot PicksMCC new rulesRey mysterios daughterDelhi Lakshmi YojanaTN CM Vijay’s new officeRussian sanctions bille20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsTN SSLC, HSE supplementary resultsTop TrendingKangana RanautJantar Mantar ProtestKarnataka SuicideBJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna ArrestGurgaon Road RageAbhijeet Dipke Marriage ProposalsUGC PG ProgrammeWeather TomorrowPalani Mutt Temple Land CaseStock Market Up

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MEA takes meme route (ANI image) The ministry of external affairs (MEA), in a unique attempt to counter repeated misinformation about the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday shared a viral meme from the American animated show South Park with the caption: “How many times do I have to explain this…

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India has comparatively fewer large listed companies directly exposed to the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday as IT sector stocks led the recovery. Sensex and Nifty each advanced over 1% even as crude oil prices jumped following escalating tensions between the US and…

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Mental health expert Dr Kiran Chavan joins Maharashtra’s key healthcare policy body PUNE: The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Dr Kiran Prakash Chavan, founder of Manobrahma Foundation, Director of Samvad Rehabilitation Centre, and a mental health and public health expert, as a member of the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority Committee.Dr Chavan has been appointed…

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Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit in ‘Awarapan 2’. Makers unveiled a rain-soaked motion poster teasing ‘Tera Mera Rishta,’ penned again by Sayeed Quadri, composed by Mithoon, sung by Subodhh Sharma. Fans are nostalgic ahead of its August 14 release, also starring Disha Patani, Shabana Azmi and Suvinder Vicky. Emraan Hashmi is set to step…

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Most students believe that clearing NEET is the hardest part of becoming a doctor. For Atharva Chaturvedi, the real battle began after the exam was over. According to a story shared by The Better India on Instagram, the 19-year-old from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, cleared NEET not once but twice with an impressive score of 530…

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AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Kerala on July 14, directed an e-commerce platform to refund the price of a pair of wireless earbuds and pay compensation after finding that it delivered the wrong product and ignored the consumers repeated concern. The commission held that supplying a…

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For more than 300 years, the Bermuda petrel was believed extinct. A remarkable discovery in 1951 gave the ‘lost bird’ a second chance | World News

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For centuries, the Bermuda petrel survived only as a memory. Sailors and islanders knew the bird had once filled the skies around Bermuda, but by the modern era it was considered gone forever. Then, in the middle of the 20th century, a handful of unexpected discoveries changed its story. A small colony was found hiding…

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CJP responds to Delhi Police notice to X over ‘derogatory content’ NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday criticised a Delhi Police notice to social media platform X seeking the removal of allegedly derogatory and defamatory content targeting constitutional authorities, saying citizens have the right to question elected representatives and demand accountability.In a post on X, the CJP said criticism of public officials should not be treated as a criminal act and argued that citizens have a right to raise questions about the functioning of the government.”Since when is an elected representative above questioning? In a functioning democracy, citizens have every right to demand answers and accountability from their PM. By treating online criticism as a criminal offense and a threat to “public order”, the state machinery is sending a chilling message: the Prime Minister is beyond the reach of public scrutiny,” CJP wrote in a post on X.The CJP’s remarks came after Delhi Police wrote to social media platform X seeking the removal of content allegedly containing ‘derogatory, malicious and defamatory content’ targeting constitutional authorities.In its notice, the Delhi Police asked X to ‘immediately delete/remove’ the alleged post or video and provide complete details of the account that uploaded the content. The information sought includes the user’s full name, address, contact number and email ID.The police also sought the account’s login and logout details, along with corresponding timestamps and any other information that could assist the investigation.X has also been asked to preserve all data related to the post or video for the ongoing probe and provide a certificate under Section 63(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).The latest notice comes days after Delhi Police directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were allegedly uploaded during student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march.According to police officials, several posts containing abusive language targeting the Prime Minister surfaced across social media platforms during the protests and subsequent clashes in the national capital.Delhi Police’s social media monitoring team has been scanning online platforms for objectionable content linked to the protests. Officials said notices are being issued to social media intermediaries whenever such posts are identified.Police said several posts and videos containing abusive remarks against the Prime Minister have already been removed following such notices.The monitoring exercise is continuing, with cyber and social media teams keeping track of online activity linked to the protests and identifying content that may violate applicable rules.The party’s statement comes amid heightened political tensions following the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, during which students protesting alleged irregularities in NEET and CBSE examinations clashed with security personnel while marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament.The protests also triggered a wider political dispute over alleged police action against students and the registration of cases against protesters.The Supreme Court has separately been hearing pleas concerning alleged police excesses during the protests. The court has stressed the constitutional protection of peaceful protest while also noting that violence and attacks on police personnel cannot be permitted.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! 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CJP responds to Delhi Police notice to X over ‘derogatory content’ NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday criticised a Delhi Police notice to social media platform X seeking the removal of allegedly derogatory and defamatory content targeting constitutional authorities, saying citizens have the right to question elected representatives and demand accountability.In a post on X, the CJP said criticism of public officials should not be treated as a criminal act and argued that citizens have a right to raise questions about the functioning of the government.”Since when is an elected representative above questioning? In a functioning democracy, citizens have every right to demand answers and accountability from their PM. By treating online criticism as a criminal offense and a threat to “public order”, the state machinery is sending a chilling message: the Prime Minister is beyond the reach of public scrutiny,” CJP wrote in a post on X.The CJP’s remarks came after Delhi Police wrote to social media platform X seeking the removal of content allegedly containing ‘derogatory, malicious and defamatory content’ targeting constitutional authorities.In its notice, the Delhi Police asked X to ‘immediately delete/remove’ the alleged post or video and provide complete details of the account that uploaded the content. The information sought includes the user’s full name, address, contact number and email ID.The police also sought the account’s login and logout details, along with corresponding timestamps and any other information that could assist the investigation.X has also been asked to preserve all data related to the post or video for the ongoing probe and provide a certificate under Section 63(4) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).The latest notice comes days after Delhi Police directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were allegedly uploaded during student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march.According to police officials, several posts containing abusive language targeting the Prime Minister surfaced across social media platforms during the protests and subsequent clashes in the national capital.Delhi Police’s social media monitoring team has been scanning online platforms for objectionable content linked to the protests. Officials said notices are being issued to social media intermediaries whenever such posts are identified.Police said several posts and videos containing abusive remarks against the Prime Minister have already been removed following such notices.The monitoring exercise is continuing, with cyber and social media teams keeping track of online activity linked to the protests and identifying content that may violate applicable rules.The party’s statement comes amid heightened political tensions following the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, during which students protesting alleged irregularities in NEET and CBSE examinations clashed with security personnel while marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament.The protests also triggered a wider political dispute over alleged police action against students and the registration of cases against protesters.The Supreme Court has separately been hearing pleas concerning alleged police excesses during the protests. The court has stressed the constitutional protection of peaceful protest while also noting that violence and attacks on police personnel cannot be permitted.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! How One Railway Journey Could Transform India-Nepal TradeDelhi Police Denies ‘Mystery Truck’ Conspiracy Linked To Chalo Sansad ProtestTwo Army Personnel Injured In Suspected Landmine Explosion Near LoC In Uri’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | Watch123PhotostoriesWant more blooms? 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Here’s how it became so popularWhy your child refuses to go to school: 10 common reasons behind it and what parents can do123Hot PicksMCC new rulesRey mysterios daughterDelhi Lakshmi YojanaTN CM Vijay’s new officeRussian sanctions bille20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsTN SSLC, HSE supplementary resultsTop TrendingKangana RanautJantar Mantar ProtestKarnataka SuicideBJP MLA Yashpal Suvarna ArrestGurgaon Road RageAbhijeet Dipke Marriage ProposalsUGC PG ProgrammeWeather TomorrowPalani Mutt Temple Land CaseStock Market Up

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CJP responds to Delhi Police notice to X over ‘derogatory content’ NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday criticised a Delhi Police notice to social media platform X seeking the removal of allegedly derogatory and defamatory content targeting constitutional authorities, saying citizens have the right to question elected representatives and demand accountability.In a…

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Worked 16-hour days as an intern, still no full-time job: Reddit post sparks startup work culture debate A young product intern’s emotional Reddit post about working 12–16-hour days without receiving a full-time offer has struck a chord with thousands of students, fresh graduates and professionals. The post has reignited conversations around startup work culture, unpaid…

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New York mayor Zohran Mamdani says the tax would help fund parks, libraries and schools New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has published a searchable online database listing the names and addresses of property owners who could be affected by the city’s new pied-à-terre tax. As reported by New York Post, the database includes properties…

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Far beyond the green edges of Australia’s coastal cities, a strange landscape appears in the middle of the outback. Low hills of pale earth rise from the red desert, scattered across the horizon like unfinished sculptures. They are not ancient ruins or natural formations, but traces of a town built around one of Australia’s most…

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NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said extensive studies have found no significant performance or durability issues in vehicles running on E20 petrol, asserting that even older vehicles generally do not require engine modifications to use the fuel.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said tests found no issues in parameters such as drivability, startability, metal compatibility and plastic compatibility.Responding to concerns over fuel efficiency, Gadkari said automobile manufacturers and vehicle-testing agencies have clarified that mileage depends on several factors and cannot be attributed solely to the type of fuel used.He said a joint study by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) evaluated the impact of E20 fuel on two-wheelers and four-wheelers.”The studies confirmed that even legacy vehicles did not exhibit any significant variations in performance, nor did they show abnormal wear and tear when operated with E20 fuel,” Gadkari said.He added that the studies did not indicate any need to modify car or two-wheeler engines for using E20 fuel.Gadkari, however, said that in BS-III vehicles introduced from April 1, 2005, and manufactured before 2016, some rubber parts and gaskets may require replacement. “This can be easily managed during the routine servicing regime of the vehicle,” he said.The rollout of E20 petrol, a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol, has faced criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups over its impact on older vehicles not specifically designed for higher ethanol blends.Critics have questioned vehicle compatibility, raised concerns about reduced fuel efficiency and higher maintenance costs, and sought clarity on liability in case of engine or fuel-system damage.The government has maintained that the transition has been phased and backed by extensive testing, while automobile manufacturers have said they continue to honour warranty claims for vehicles using E20 fuel. Opposition parties have repeatedly sought greater transparency on vehicle compatibility and consumer safeguards.Gadkari said an inter-ministerial committee (IMC), constituted under NITI Aayog on December 26, 2020, comprehensively examined vehicle compatibility and fuel-efficiency aspects of ethanol blending. The assessment was supported by research conducted by IOCL, ARAI and SIAM.The committee’s “Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India 2020-25″, released in June 2021, was prepared after extensive consultations with automobile manufacturers, oil marketing companies and agricultural experts. It examined material compatibility, engine calibration, fuel systems, drivability, durability, emissions and fuel efficiency before the introduction of E20 fuel.Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased, calibrated, scientifically validated and consultative approach, Gadkari said.He also noted that ethanol-blended fuel has been used globally for more than a century, with countries such as Brazil using even higher ethanol blends for decades.In India, the EBP Programme began as a pilot project in 2001, and E5 fuel was introduced in 2006. While ethanol blending remained around 1.53% until 2013-14, it has since increased progressively after the required production capacity, infrastructure and regulatory framework were put in place.Before the rollout of E20 in April 2026, extensive laboratory studies, durability trials and field validation were carried out to assess engine durability, material compatibility, fuel systems, corrosion resistance, drivability, emissions, fuel economy and overall vehicle performance.BS, or Bharat Stage, refers to India’s vehicle emission standards, which prescribe limits for pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and particulate matter (PM).Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFirst Direct Freight Train to Nepal! 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NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday said extensive studies have found no significant performance or durability issues in vehicles running on E20 petrol, asserting that even older vehicles generally do not require engine modifications to use the fuel.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said tests found no issues in parameters such as drivability, startability, metal compatibility and plastic compatibility.Responding to concerns over fuel efficiency, Gadkari said automobile manufacturers and vehicle-testing agencies have clarified that mileage depends on several factors and cannot be attributed solely to the type of fuel used.He said a joint study by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) evaluated the impact of E20 fuel on two-wheelers and four-wheelers.”The studies confirmed that even legacy vehicles did not exhibit any significant variations in performance, nor did they show abnormal wear and tear when operated with E20 fuel,” Gadkari said.He added that the studies did not indicate any need to modify car or two-wheeler engines for using E20 fuel.Gadkari, however, said that in BS-III vehicles introduced from April 1, 2005, and manufactured before 2016, some rubber parts and gaskets may require replacement. “This can be easily managed during the routine servicing regime of the vehicle,” he said.The rollout of E20 petrol, a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol, has faced criticism from opposition parties and some consumer groups over its impact on older vehicles not specifically designed for higher ethanol blends.Critics have questioned vehicle compatibility, raised concerns about reduced fuel efficiency and higher maintenance costs, and sought clarity on liability in case of engine or fuel-system damage.The government has maintained that the transition has been phased and backed by extensive testing, while automobile manufacturers have said they continue to honour warranty claims for vehicles using E20 fuel. 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While ethanol blending remained around 1.53% until 2013-14, it has since increased progressively after the required production capacity, infrastructure and regulatory framework were put in place.Before the rollout of E20 in April 2026, extensive laboratory studies, durability trials and field validation were carried out to assess engine durability, material compatibility, fuel systems, corrosion resistance, drivability, emissions, fuel economy and overall vehicle performance.BS, or Bharat Stage, refers to India’s vehicle emission standards, which prescribe limits for pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and particulate matter (PM).Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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