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NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Centre over its push for E20 ethanol-blended fuel, saying he would seek written assurances from leading automobile manufacturers that the fuel does not reduce vehicle mileage or damage engines.He also announced that he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to make E20 fuel optional amid what he described as growing public opposition.Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claiming their public statements on E20 fuel were inconsistent with the guidance provided in their vehicle owner manuals.”I will write letters to all of them… I will tell them that your owner manual says one thing, but you are saying something else. Give in writing that if the mileage of your vehicle drops by more than 10 per cent, will you compensate the customer,” Kejriwal said.He also questioned whether the companies would compensate customers if E20 fuel caused damage to vehicle components.”If using E20 ethanol in your vehicle damages the vehicle or causes wear and tear, will you compensate for the replacement of those components?,” Kejriwal added. There was no immediate response from Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar or Hero MotoCorp.Continuing his criticism of the government’s ethanol policy, the AAP chief alleged that the Centre was misleading people by claiming India was not the first country to adopt ethanol-blended fuel. He also claimed that on July 3 the government had called representatives of six automobile manufacturers and asked them to reassure the public about the use of E20 fuel.”This is only half the truth. In those countries, the ethanol blend is generally below E10. Ordinary vehicles can use up to E10, but not beyond that,” he said.”On July 3, the central government reportedly called representatives of six automobile manufacturers and asked them to hold a press conference to tell the public that E20 fuel is perfectly fine. The six companies are Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, Hero MotoCorp, Hyundai Motor, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company. They were reportedly told to address the media and reassure the public that E20 fuel is suitable for use,” Kejriwal alleged.He added, “Next week, I will write to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, why should the public suffer for your misadventure? 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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking to restrain Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders, including Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and minister Aadhav Arjuna, from making public statements on the Karur stampede case.While rejecting the petition, the court remarked that “judicial forum can not be used as political platform.”How can a court regulate on what a chief minister should talk or not, the court observed.The court also pulled up the DMK for questioning the chief minister’s proposed visit to the families of those killed in the Karur stampede.The matter had been mentioned for urgent hearing on Monday before a bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sheel Nagu by senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for DMK secretary R S Bharati. Accepting the request, the bench had agreed to hear the plea on Tuesday.The DMK had argued that chief minister Vijay’s scheduled visit to the victims’ families on July 10 could influence witnesses in the ongoing investigation. The petition also alleged that Vijay distributed Rs 20 lakh each to the families of those killed and Rs 2 lakh each to those injured in October 2025 while criminal proceedings were pending.The application further objected to a public statement allegedly made on July 2, 2026, by minister Aadhav Arjuna, who is also an accused in the case.The Karur stampede occurred during a rally in September last year, killing 41 people and injuring several others.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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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday was conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour during his two-day visit to the archipelago nation.Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto conferred the nation’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal of honour upon PM Modi.The Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna, commonly referred to as the Bintang Adipurna, is Indonesia’s highest state honour. It is the highest class of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia (Bintang Republik Indonesia), the country’s premier order of merit, and is conferred by the President of Indonesia on individuals who have rendered extraordinary service to the nation. Established in 1959, the honour may be awarded to both Indonesian citizens and foreign dignitaries for exceptional contributions.For foreign heads of state and government, the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna is awarded in recognition of their outstanding role in strengthening Indonesia’s friendship, strategic cooperation and bilateral relations with other countries. The order comprises five classes, with Adipurna being the highest, underscoring its status as Indonesia’s most prestigious state decoration.Earlier, PM was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome in Jakarta on Tuesday, where horse-mounted guards, a ceremonial Guard of Honour, and enthusiastic crowds marked the commencement of his official visit to Indonesia.Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally received the Prime Minister, with the two leaders sharing a warm hug before embarking on their high-level bilateral talks scheduled for later in the day.Deploying everything from horse-mounted guards to vibrant traditional cultural performances, Indonesia rolled out a spectacular reception for PM Modi, who is currently on the initial leg of his three-nation diplomatic visit.The Prime Minister landed in Indonesia on Monday, where his aircraft was escorted by Indonesian military fighter jets upon entering the country’s airspace. He was formally received on the tarmac by President Prabowo and greeted with a traditional cultural dance performance.This July 6-8 visit, undertaken at the personal invitation of President Prabowo, marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to the Southeast Asian archipelago. Crucially, this is the first bilateral visit between the two nations since they formally elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2018.The two leaders are slated to hold comprehensive bilateral talks to review the full spectrum of India-Indonesia ties and explore avenues to deepen cooperation across defence, trade, maritime security, critical minerals, healthcare, and emerging technologies.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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