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Kalyan Banerjee stage a protest at Parliament (PTI) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament against the defection of party MPs, wearing a poster displaying photographs of 20 rebel legislators and calling them “traitors of West Bengal.””20 traitors of West Bengal are present in Parliament… dishonest people,” Banerjee was heard saying while staging a protest.The protest comes after at least 20 of the TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs broke away from the party and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), pledging support to the NDA. Watch Mamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesThe Trinamool Congress has described the rebel MPs as “gaddar” (traitors).The list of rebel MPs includes Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Rachna Banerjee, Jagadish Chandra Barma, Partha Bhowmick, Arup Chakraborty, Deepak Adhikari, Sayani Ghosh, Bapi Haldar, Abu Taher Khan, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Asit Kumar and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, among others.Speaking to ANI earlier, Banerjee said the rebel MPs had approached the Election Commission regarding the split but no decision had been communicated so far.Calling for an early decision, Banerjee said prolonged uncertainty had political consequences. “Justice must be rooted in confidence; confidence should not be compromised. The matter has been left pending for so long. Granting them more time causes inconvenience. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThere is also a political ramification to this,” he said.Earlier in the day, Banerjee also had a brief exchange with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra outside Makar Dwar over the political history between the Congress and the TMC. Priyanka Gandhi remarked, “You took them from Congress to TMC,” to which Banerjee responded, “Mamata Banerjee was thrown out of Congress in 1997.”Priyanka Gandhi then said, “Rajiv Gandhi always promoted Mamata Banerjee,” a remark to which Banerjee agreed.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political Fire123PhotostoriesMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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Kalyan Banerjee stage a protest at Parliament (PTI) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament against the defection of party MPs, wearing a poster displaying photographs of 20 rebel legislators and calling them “traitors of West Bengal.””20 traitors of West Bengal are present in Parliament… dishonest people,” Banerjee was heard saying while staging a protest.The protest comes after at least 20 of the TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs broke away from the party and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), pledging support to the NDA. Watch Mamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesThe Trinamool Congress has described the rebel MPs as “gaddar” (traitors).The list of rebel MPs includes Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Rachna Banerjee, Jagadish Chandra Barma, Partha Bhowmick, Arup Chakraborty, Deepak Adhikari, Sayani Ghosh, Bapi Haldar, Abu Taher Khan, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Asit Kumar and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, among others.Speaking to ANI earlier, Banerjee said the rebel MPs had approached the Election Commission regarding the split but no decision had been communicated so far.Calling for an early decision, Banerjee said prolonged uncertainty had political consequences. “Justice must be rooted in confidence; confidence should not be compromised. The matter has been left pending for so long. Granting them more time causes inconvenience. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThere is also a political ramification to this,” he said.Earlier in the day, Banerjee also had a brief exchange with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra outside Makar Dwar over the political history between the Congress and the TMC. Priyanka Gandhi remarked, “You took them from Congress to TMC,” to which Banerjee responded, “Mamata Banerjee was thrown out of Congress in 1997.”Priyanka Gandhi then said, “Rajiv Gandhi always promoted Mamata Banerjee,” a remark to which Banerjee agreed.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? IIT Madras Director And Exam Reforms Task Force Member Draws Political Fire123PhotostoriesMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’tBreakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alikeYour balcony railing is wasted space: 5 DIY ways to turn it into a vertical garden123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up


'20 traitors of Bengal': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee wears poster with rebel MPs' photos in Parl, seeks swift ECI decision
Kalyan Banerjee stage a protest at Parliament (PTI)

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament against the defection of party MPs, wearing a poster displaying photographs of 20 rebel legislators and calling them “traitors of West Bengal.““20 traitors of West Bengal are present in Parliament… dishonest people,” Banerjee was heard saying while staging a protest.The protest comes after at least 20 of the TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs broke away from the party and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), pledging support to the NDA.The Trinamool Congress has described the rebel MPs as “gaddar” (traitors).The list of rebel MPs includes Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Rachna Banerjee, Jagadish Chandra Barma, Partha Bhowmick, Arup Chakraborty, Deepak Adhikari, Sayani Ghosh, Bapi Haldar, Abu Taher Khan, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Asit Kumar and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, among others.Speaking to ANI earlier, Banerjee said the rebel MPs had approached the Election Commission regarding the split but no decision had been communicated so far.Calling for an early decision, Banerjee said prolonged uncertainty had political consequences. “Justice must be rooted in confidence; confidence should not be compromised. The matter has been left pending for so long. Granting them more time causes inconvenience.

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Quote of the day by Bhagat Singh “Study so that you are able to meet the arguments of your opponents.” — Bhagat SingEvery disagreement presents a choice. One person raises their voice, while another repeats familiar slogans. A third begins asking questions, searching for evidence and trying to understand where the other side is coming from before responding. Bhagat Singh’s advice belongs firmly in the third tradition. He treats study as preparation for conversation rather than examination, and knowledge as something that sharpens judgement instead of feeding pride. His words suggest that the strength of an argument depends less on confidence than on how carefully it has been built.Bhagat Singh wrote constantly throughout his short life. While imprisoned, he read history, economics, political philosophy, literature and revolutionary thought with remarkable discipline, filling notebooks with quotations and reflections from writers across the world. His reading shaped his politics, though it also shaped the way he argued. He believed conviction carried greater weight when it rested on careful thought instead of emotion alone. That is why this line continues to resonate. It speaks to anyone who hopes to persuade rather than simply win.Reading broadens the argument before it strengthens itPeople usually begin with opinions. Study asks them to examine where those opinions come from. A reader who spends time with different authors soon discovers that intelligent people have disagreed about almost every important question in history. Freedom, justice, religion, economics and education have all been debated across generations, often by thinkers who arrived at very different conclusions while drawing on equally serious scholarship.That process does something valuable. It slows certainty. Someone who has read widely becomes more careful with conclusions because they understand how many perspectives exist beyond their own experience. A lawyer prepares by studying both sides of a case. A scientist examines competing explanations before accepting one. A historian compares sources instead of relying on a single account. Strong arguments grow from that habit of testing ideas before defending them.Bhagat Singh encouraged the same discipline. He wanted young people to read because reading develops the habit of thinking independently. A belief borrowed from someone else can be repeated. A belief reached through study can be explained, defended and refined.Knowledge changes the quality of disagreementModern life makes it easy to respond immediately. Social media rewards quick reactions, television debates often value interruption over discussion and public conversations frequently become contests of personality rather than ideas. In that environment, Bhagat Singh’s advice feels remarkably current.Knowledge does not eliminate disagreement. It changes the way disagreement is handled. A person who understands the history behind an issue is less likely to reduce it to slogans. Someone familiar with evidence can separate facts from assumptions. Even when no agreement is reached, the conversation becomes more useful because each side has something substantial to contribute.Many of history’s greatest debates produced progress because participants challenged one another with ideas rather than insults. Scientific discoveries emerged through criticism. Constitutional democracies developed through public debate. Universities exist because questioning accepted wisdom has always been considered an essential part of learning. Those traditions survive only when people value understanding as much as persuasion.Why the quote still mattersEducation is often treated as a path towards employment, and it certainly serves that purpose. Bhagat Singh points to another purpose that receives far less attention. Reading equips people to think clearly when confronted with difficult questions. It teaches them to recognise weak reasoning, appreciate strong evidence and remain open to learning even while defending deeply held beliefs.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThat lesson extends far beyond politics. Families resolve differences through conversation. Workplaces depend on people exchanging ideas without resentment. Democracies function because citizens weigh competing arguments before making choices. In each of those settings, knowledge becomes more than personal achievement. It becomes a public responsibility.Bhagat Singh’s words endure because they place faith in the power of ideas. They remind readers that disagreement has never been settled by volume alone. Lasting influence belongs to those who understand an issue well enough to answer it with reason, evidence and the patience to keep learning.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. 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Quote of the day by Bhagat Singh “Study so that you are able to meet the arguments of your opponents.” — Bhagat SingEvery disagreement presents a choice. One person raises their voice, while another repeats familiar slogans. A third begins asking questions, searching for evidence and trying to understand where the other side is coming from before responding. Bhagat Singh’s advice belongs firmly in the third tradition. He treats study as preparation for conversation rather than examination, and knowledge as something that sharpens judgement instead of feeding pride. His words suggest that the strength of an argument depends less on confidence than on how carefully it has been built.Bhagat Singh wrote constantly throughout his short life. While imprisoned, he read history, economics, political philosophy, literature and revolutionary thought with remarkable discipline, filling notebooks with quotations and reflections from writers across the world. His reading shaped his politics, though it also shaped the way he argued. He believed conviction carried greater weight when it rested on careful thought instead of emotion alone. That is why this line continues to resonate. It speaks to anyone who hopes to persuade rather than simply win.Reading broadens the argument before it strengthens itPeople usually begin with opinions. Study asks them to examine where those opinions come from. A reader who spends time with different authors soon discovers that intelligent people have disagreed about almost every important question in history. Freedom, justice, religion, economics and education have all been debated across generations, often by thinkers who arrived at very different conclusions while drawing on equally serious scholarship.That process does something valuable. It slows certainty. Someone who has read widely becomes more careful with conclusions because they understand how many perspectives exist beyond their own experience. A lawyer prepares by studying both sides of a case. A scientist examines competing explanations before accepting one. A historian compares sources instead of relying on a single account. Strong arguments grow from that habit of testing ideas before defending them.Bhagat Singh encouraged the same discipline. He wanted young people to read because reading develops the habit of thinking independently. A belief borrowed from someone else can be repeated. A belief reached through study can be explained, defended and refined.Knowledge changes the quality of disagreementModern life makes it easy to respond immediately. Social media rewards quick reactions, television debates often value interruption over discussion and public conversations frequently become contests of personality rather than ideas. In that environment, Bhagat Singh’s advice feels remarkably current.Knowledge does not eliminate disagreement. It changes the way disagreement is handled. A person who understands the history behind an issue is less likely to reduce it to slogans. Someone familiar with evidence can separate facts from assumptions. Even when no agreement is reached, the conversation becomes more useful because each side has something substantial to contribute.Many of history’s greatest debates produced progress because participants challenged one another with ideas rather than insults. Scientific discoveries emerged through criticism. Constitutional democracies developed through public debate. Universities exist because questioning accepted wisdom has always been considered an essential part of learning. Those traditions survive only when people value understanding as much as persuasion.Why the quote still mattersEducation is often treated as a path towards employment, and it certainly serves that purpose. Bhagat Singh points to another purpose that receives far less attention. Reading equips people to think clearly when confronted with difficult questions. It teaches them to recognise weak reasoning, appreciate strong evidence and remain open to learning even while defending deeply held beliefs.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThat lesson extends far beyond politics. Families resolve differences through conversation. Workplaces depend on people exchanging ideas without resentment. Democracies function because citizens weigh competing arguments before making choices. In each of those settings, knowledge becomes more than personal achievement. It becomes a public responsibility.Bhagat Singh’s words endure because they place faith in the power of ideas. They remind readers that disagreement has never been settled by volume alone. Lasting influence belongs to those who understand an issue well enough to answer it with reason, evidence and the patience to keep learning.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. 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NEW DELHI: Petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce vehicle fuel efficiency by 2% to 6%, depending on the vehicle category and its age, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament on Thursday, while asserting that extensive testing has found no evidence of engine failures linked to the fuel.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said studies conducted jointly by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) found that although E20 may marginally reduce mileage, it offers improved acceleration, better ride quality and around 30% lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel.”The fuel efficiency of vehicles may be reduced by 2 to 6 per cent depending on the vehicle category and vintage. The tests for engine durability on a dynamometer and vehicle tests on road have not shown any failures due to E20,” Gadkari said.The minister said the study evaluated the impact of E20 on BS-III, BS-IV and BS-VI petrol-powered two-wheelers and four-wheelers using standard certification procedures as well as customised testing protocols developed in consultation with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).The rollout of E20 petrol, a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol, has faced criticism from opposition parties and consumer groups, which have questioned its compatibility with older vehicles, possible reduction in fuel economy, higher maintenance costs and liability in case of engine or fuel system damage.The government, however, has maintained that the transition has been gradual and backed by scientific validation. Automobile manufacturers have also said they continue to honour warranty claims for vehicles running on E20 fuel.Gadkari said the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased and consultative process involving NITI Aayog, oil marketing companies, automobile manufacturers, ARAI, SIAM, the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) and other technical institutions.He noted that India’s ethanol blending programme began as a pilot project in 2001, with E5 fuel introduced in 2006. Ethanol blending, which stood at around 1.53% in 2013-14, has since increased steadily after the required production capacity, infrastructure and regulatory framework were put in place.According to Gadkari, E15+ petrol has been in widespread use for more than three-and-a-half years, while E19-E20 fuel has been used for over two-and-a-half years.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe said more than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 3 crore petrol cars have been operating on ethanol-blended fuel without any verified evidence of widespread engine failures or breakdowns caused by ethanol blending.”Manufacturer service data confirm that there is no abnormal corrosion, wear or reduction in vehicle life due to E20 fuel,” he said, adding that vehicle manufacturers continue to honour warranty obligations for vehicles using E20, reinforcing confidence in its safety and reliability.The minister’s remarks come a day after he informed the Rajya Sabha that studies found no significant performance or durability issues in vehicles using E20 petrol and that most older vehicles do not require engine modifications to use the fuel. He, however, noted that some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require replacement of certain rubber parts and gaskets during routine servicing.BS, or Bharat Stage, refers to India’s vehicle emission standards that 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 AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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NEW DELHI: Petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce vehicle fuel efficiency by 2% to 6%, depending on the vehicle category and its age, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament on Thursday, while asserting that extensive testing has found no evidence of engine failures linked to the fuel.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said studies conducted jointly by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) found that although E20 may marginally reduce mileage, it offers improved acceleration, better ride quality and around 30% lower carbon emissions than E10 fuel.”The fuel efficiency of vehicles may be reduced by 2 to 6 per cent depending on the vehicle category and vintage. The tests for engine durability on a dynamometer and vehicle tests on road have not shown any failures due to E20,” Gadkari said.The minister said the study evaluated the impact of E20 on BS-III, BS-IV and BS-VI petrol-powered two-wheelers and four-wheelers using standard certification procedures as well as customised testing protocols developed in consultation with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).The rollout of E20 petrol, a blend of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol, has faced criticism from opposition parties and consumer groups, which have questioned its compatibility with older vehicles, possible reduction in fuel economy, higher maintenance costs and liability in case of engine or fuel system damage.The government, however, has maintained that the transition has been gradual and backed by scientific validation. Automobile manufacturers have also said they continue to honour warranty claims for vehicles running on E20 fuel.Gadkari said the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has been implemented through a phased and consultative process involving NITI Aayog, oil marketing companies, automobile manufacturers, ARAI, SIAM, the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) and other technical institutions.He noted that India’s ethanol blending programme began as a pilot project in 2001, with E5 fuel introduced in 2006. Ethanol blending, which stood at around 1.53% in 2013-14, has since increased steadily after the required production capacity, infrastructure and regulatory framework were put in place.According to Gadkari, E15+ petrol has been in widespread use for more than three-and-a-half years, while E19-E20 fuel has been used for over two-and-a-half years.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe said more than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 3 crore petrol cars have been operating on ethanol-blended fuel without any verified evidence of widespread engine failures or breakdowns caused by ethanol blending.”Manufacturer service data confirm that there is no abnormal corrosion, wear or reduction in vehicle life due to E20 fuel,” he said, adding that vehicle manufacturers continue to honour warranty obligations for vehicles using E20, reinforcing confidence in its safety and reliability.The minister’s remarks come a day after he informed the Rajya Sabha that studies found no significant performance or durability issues in vehicles using E20 petrol and that most older vehicles do not require engine modifications to use the fuel. He, however, noted that some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require replacement of certain rubber parts and gaskets during routine servicing.BS, or Bharat Stage, refers to India’s vehicle emission standards that 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 AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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Hemant Soren writes to PM (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that a funding shortfall of more than Rs 700 crore in central scholarship support over the past two financial years has adversely affected lakhs of students in the state and seeking the PM’s urgent intervention.In his letter, Soren claimed that the Centre released only Rs 91.79 crore against Jharkhand’s demand of Rs 724.08 crore for post-matric scholarships during 2024-25 and 2025-26.”While Jharkhand sought Rs 370.87 crore for post-matric scholarships in 2025-26, the Centre released only Rs 58.22 crore. Similarly, against the state’s demand of Rs 353.21 crore in 2024-25, only Rs 33.57 crore was sanctioned,” Soren said.’Funding gap delayed scholarship’He alleged that the funding gap had delayed scholarship payments to lakhs of students, putting their education at risk, and urged the prime minister to ensure the timely release of pending funds.The chief minister also sought higher central allocations for pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes. Referring to scholarships for students from backward classes under the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment, Soren said Jharkhand had sought Rs 66.14 crore for pre-matric scholarships in 2024-25 but received only Rs 12.61 crore. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFor 2025-26, the state requested Rs 45.91 crore, of which only Rs 3.95 crore was released, he claimed.Soren further urged the Centre to restore scholarship schemes for minority students that, according to him, have remained discontinued since the 2021-22 academic year.”I seek the Prime Minister’s urgent intervention for the release of scholarship funds to Jharkhand,” Soren said in the letter, adding that the funding deficit in central scholarship schemes was impacting lakhs of economically weaker students across the state.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 MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123PhotostoriesFrom ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’t123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

Hemant Soren writes to PM (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that a funding shortfall of more than Rs 700 crore in central scholarship support over the past two financial years has adversely affected lakhs of students in the state and seeking the PM’s urgent intervention.In his letter, Soren claimed that the Centre released only Rs 91.79 crore against Jharkhand’s demand of Rs 724.08 crore for post-matric scholarships during 2024-25 and 2025-26.”While Jharkhand sought Rs 370.87 crore for post-matric scholarships in 2025-26, the Centre released only Rs 58.22 crore. Similarly, against the state’s demand of Rs 353.21 crore in 2024-25, only Rs 33.57 crore was sanctioned,” Soren said.’Funding gap delayed scholarship’He alleged that the funding gap had delayed scholarship payments to lakhs of students, putting their education at risk, and urged the prime minister to ensure the timely release of pending funds.The chief minister also sought higher central allocations for pre-matric and post-matric scholarship schemes. Referring to scholarships for students from backward classes under the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment, Soren said Jharkhand had sought Rs 66.14 crore for pre-matric scholarships in 2024-25 but received only Rs 12.61 crore. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFor 2025-26, the state requested Rs 45.91 crore, of which only Rs 3.95 crore was released, he claimed.Soren further urged the Centre to restore scholarship schemes for minority students that, according to him, have remained discontinued since the 2021-22 academic year.”I seek the Prime Minister’s urgent intervention for the release of scholarship funds to Jharkhand,” Soren said in the letter, adding that the funding deficit in central scholarship schemes was impacting lakhs of economically weaker students across the state.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 MediaVideos₹28.5 Cr Cash Seized In Birbhum: Former Govt Bus Driver Arrested | Tulu Mondal Link Under ProbeMamata Banerjee Urges EC To End TMC Symbol Dispute As Rival Faction Misses Repeated DeadlinesSC Questions Blanket Ban On Pellet Guns, Orders Preservation Of RAF Ammunition LogOver 1 Lakh Schools Across India Have Only One Teacher; Andhra Pradesh Records Highest NumberStudent Allegedly Hacks IIT Kanpur- IIT Madras Websites After Admission RejectionAbhijeet Dipke Says PM Modi Should “Become An Influencer”, Warns Of Fresh Student Protest‘Vasteguna Huiya, Kuchu-Puchu, FOMO’: Viral Gen Z Vocabulary Echoes In ParliamentBihar Man Claims He Was Booked In NEET Leak Protest Viral Video Sparks Questions Over Protest FIRs’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP Protesters123PhotostoriesFrom ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ to ‘Mutiny’: Hollywood releases of August 20265 plants people grow for luck, that have better practical benefits that many probably haven’t heard aboutMyths vs facts: Is shaving facial hair bad for women?5 times Kangana Ranaut made traditional sarees look unapologetically powerful8 Healthy high-protein breakfasts that take 15 minutes or less’Love Island UK’ couples who are still together in love: From Olivia Buckland-Alex Bowen to Jessie Wynter-Will Young6 Indian dishes that are over 1,000 years old and still loved todayEvery Sawan, millions of devotees visit these 6 Jyotirlingas; here’s what makes them most-visited and why every traveller should experience them at least once in a lifetimeFrom Popatlal’s emotional moment to Asit Modi’s revelation about Champak Chacha aka Amit Bhatt’s bald look: Highlights from the Taarak Mehta 18-Year celebrationMillions still get this wrong about HIV: Doctor explains exactly how the virus spreads, and how it doesn’t123Hot PicksAugust School HolidaysNEET UG CounsellingKerala Engineering rank listSamsung Q2 resultsByelection todayBengaluru restaurantsFed meetingKanwar Yatra securityNew anti-paper leak billTop TrendingTamil Nadu Schools New MealMitch JonesNanakdin Bhurji DeathSonam RaghuvanshiNagpur MurderGujarat MurderHardoi Double SuicideMohammad Ali Jauhar University demolitionWeather TomorrowStock Market Up

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