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(Generative image) NEW DELHI: The debate over E20 petrol has taken a fresh turn after chief economic adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran argued that lower-ethanol fuel such as E10 should be made available for older vehicles, even as government officials maintain that there is currently no plan to bring E10 back to fuel stations.Nageswaran’s position has added weight to demands from vehicle owners and political leaders who have been seeking a lower-ethanol option since E20 became the only petrol variant available at fuel pumps from April 2026.What did the CEA sayIn an opinion piece, Nageswaran and department of economic affairs consultant Akash Poojari argued that older vehicles need protection while the industry works on making them compatible with higher ethanol blends.The article acknowledged that there is no strong evidence of widespread engine damage from E20, but pointed to a specific concern involving older vehicles. India has an estimated 75 to 80 million older two-wheelers, some of which have rubber seals that were not designed to handle higher ethanol content.”India has roughly 75 to 80 million older two-wheelers … older rubber ⁠seals that are not rated for ethanol are a separate problem … retrofitting those seals… that way will take years,” the opinion piece said.The authors said the government should “protect the existing fleet while the retrofit programme catches up,”.The argument has effectively revived the question of whether motorists with older vehicles should have the option of buying E10, which contains 10% ethanol, alongside E20, which contains 20% ethanol.Govt says no E10 plan for nowDespite the CEA’s suggestion, officials dealing with the ethanol policy said there is currently no discussion within the government to reintroduce E10 at fuel stations.Officials said bringing back a separate lower-blend petrol would require additional infrastructure and could create complications over pricing, storage and distribution. They also pointed to the large ecosystem that has developed around the government’s 20% ethanol blending programme.One official said the government had already stated last month that there was no proposal to bring back lower-ethanol variants such as E0 or E10.Another official argued that offering E10 could be interpreted as an admission that E20 is unsuitable for older vehicles, something the government does not accept.”Also, allowing the sale of E10 would mean govt is accepting E20 petrol is not good for older vehicles which is not the case. Studies have shown E20 does not cause any mechanical issues,” said another official.This means that, despite the CEA’s call for a lower-blend option, there is no government decision at present to make E10 available again.Why E20 has become controversialE20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The government has promoted higher ethanol blending as a way to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange and improve India’s energy security. India also achieved its 20% blending target ahead of the original 2030 deadline.However, the nationwide shift has generated concerns among some vehicle owners, particularly those with older vehicles. The most common complaint has been lower fuel efficiency, while some motorists have also raised concerns about fuel lines, seals and other components.The issue gained further attention after senior executives from major automobile companies privately raised concerns about contamination in E20 fuel. The concerns were subsequently followed by a wider public debate over the compatibility of older vehicles with the fuel.At the same time, the government and automobile industry have maintained that available testing does not show widespread mechanical damage from E20. Automakers have also said that older vehicles can operate on E20, although fuel efficiency can be affected.Political row intensifiesThe latest debate has also given the opposition fresh ammunition, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioning the government’s position on E20 after reports of Nageswaran’s recommendation emerged.In a post on X, Yadav shared a picture citing the CEA’s reported remarks and asked, “Who is right: the government or the adviser?””E20 petrol is damaging vehicles. The sale of E10 petrol should start again for old two-wheelers,” read the picture shared by Yadav.Yadav said motorists who believe their vehicles have developed problems after using E20 are being left to seek help, while the government continues to maintain that there is no issue with the fuel.He also questioned why the government was not directly seeking feedback from vehicle owners who have reported problems.Calling E20 a “double-edged sword”, Yadav said it was creating a “double burden” for consumers through petrol costs and higher vehicle maintenance expenses.Earlier, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi said Congress will soon take up the issue of the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel programme.In a social media post on X, Rahul shared a video and accused the government of “stealing directly out of people’s pockets”.”This E20 issue is a very serious matter. Usually, we say, ‘Daal mein kuch kaala hai.’ But here, the whole daal is black,” the Congress leader said.”Brothers and sisters, this is a matter of priorities. In any campaign, we have to decide the order in which issues are taken up. The problem right now is that there is so much corruption that there is a long list of issues we have to prioritise. But don’t worry. We will take up the E20 issue in a big way because it is damaging people’s cars and scooters and their lives and is, quite literally, stealing money directly out of their pockets,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe bigger policy questionThe immediate question is not whether the government has decided to bring E10 back. It has not. The issue is whether it will eventually consider giving owners of older vehicles a choice between different ethanol blends.The CEA’s intervention has brought that question back into focus at a time when E20 is already the standard petrol available across the country. The government, however, continues to defend the broader ethanol programme on the grounds of lower crude oil dependence, reduced emissions and greater energy security.For now, the positions remain different. Nageswaran’s opinion has called for protection of the existing older vehicle fleet, while officials say reintroducing E10 would be difficult and is not under consideration at present.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. 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Every individual has a role to play. Every individual…” A 700-year-old English church facing closure found £30,000 in gold coins hidden beneath its altar by an anonymous donor EasyJet to end all flights from key UK airport from January 2027 | World News Knowledge of Jinnah’s poor health could have affected the course of events, leading to Partition (Photo: Agencies). Two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors have been posthumously nominated for Pakistan’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, for keeping Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s terminal illness confidential before Partition. The award is scheduled to be conferred at a ceremony in March 2027.Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and radiologist Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo had examined Jinnah’s X-ray in 1946 and diagnosed him with advanced tuberculosis. According to Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre’s book, Freedom at Midnight, the doctors concluded that Jinnah had only a year or two to live. Despite the seriousness of his condition, the doctors maintained professional confidentiality.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPakistan’s federal minister for planning and chairman of its Awards Committee, Ahsan Iqbal, said their secrecy amounted to a “quiet but extraordinary service”. He argued that knowledge of Jinnah’s poor health could have affected the course of events leading to Partition.Iqbal cited former Viceroy Lord Mountbatten’s later assertion that, had he known how seriously ill Jinnah was, he might have delayed Partition. The minister said the doctors’ adherence to professional confidentiality inadvertently contributed to the circumstances that enabled the creation of Pakistan.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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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‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest123Photostories5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? 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NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stepped up action against food companies using “100%” claims on product labels and in advertisements, saying several firms have now removed such claims following regulatory intervention.The food regulator said on Wednesday that six food business operators had taken corrective steps after being asked to discontinue the use of “100%” on labels, packaging, promotional material and advertisements.Among the companies that changed their labelling were Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits, Apis India, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods.FSSAI said Bonn Biscuits had used a “100%” claim in an advertisement for its Bonn Cummin Flavor Jeera Bite Biscuits, 76 gm. The company has since removed the claim from its website.Emami was also asked to address its use of a 100 per cent claim for Zhandu Honey. According to FSSAI, the company complied with its advisory and took corrective action.Apis India has removed similar claims from its honey products, the regulator said.Amway India Enterprises had been using the claim “100% Pure Coconut Oil” for one of its products. Following FSSAI’s intervention, the company submitted a compliance response confirming that it had voluntarily removed “100%” from its packaging and promotional material.The company also told the regulator that older stock carrying the claim had been discontinued from sales channels.Kerala-based Juza Foods has removed 100 per cent claims from several of its baby food products, while Masterchow Foods has taken down a similar claim from its Ramen Noodle product.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe action is part of a wider FSSAI drive against what it considers misleading claims in food labelling and advertising. The regulator has been asking food business operators to stop using the term “100%” where it could create a misleading impression about a product.FSSAI has also taken enforcement action against several other food businesses in recent months, including companies in the energy drink and alcoholic beverage sectors.The regulator said on Tuesday that six companies, including Dabur India and Ferns N Petals, had corrected issues identified in notices concerning misleading labels, claims and advertisements.Earlier on Sunday, FSSAI said another six food companies had taken corrective measures, including withdrawing misleading labels and trademarks, after receiving notices for alleged violations of food safety laws.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. 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Be kind. Help others’: Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s answer to a class 8 student is the life lesson every child needs South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim In 2015, a storm flooded and destroyed a Virginia wildlife refuge beach parking lot; now officials are moving it 2.5 miles north so dunes and saltmarsh can reclaim the old site The case relates to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the augmentation and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) under the DJB. NEW DELHI: Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday remanded former Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain and four other accused to 14-day judicial custody in connection with an alleged corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).The court also remanded accused Ankit Shrivastava to two-day police custody. The bail applications in the case have been listed for hearing on August 25, while the court issued notices on the bail pleas.The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) had produced Jain and the other accused before the court after arresting them in connection with an FIR registered on May 11, 2024. The case relates to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the augmentation and upgradation of sewage treatment plants (STPs) under the DJB.The FIR was registered under Sections 7, 7A, 9 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, along with provisions of the Indian Penal Code relating to cheating, criminal breach of trust and criminal conspiracy.Following Jain’s arrest, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned Union home minister Amit Shah over the action, alleging that the ACB had been pressured to arrest the former minister.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn a post on X, Kejriwal said, “Amit Shah ji should explain why he got Satyendra Jain arrested by pressuring the investigation agency.”Kejriwal further alleged that an ACB official had claimed there was no plan to arrest Jain until Wednesday morning, before a call was allegedly made by Shah directing the arrest.Meanwhile, BJP MP and former AAP leader Swati Maliwal accused Kejriwal of running a “shop of corruption” during his decade in Delhi politics. She alleged that he avoided holding any ministry during his tenure as chief minister to shift responsibility to ministers when allegations of wrongdoing emerged.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. 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BEL, a Navratna public sector undertaking under the defence ministry, has extensive experience in developing and manufacturing electronic systems for the armed forces. Ananth Technologies, which has more than three decades of experience, works on aerospace and defence electronics, satellite systems, launch vehicle avionics, navigation technologies and advanced manufacturing.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAnanth Technologies managing director Anurup Pavuluri said the partnership would focus on indigenous design and development as well as manufacturing and integration for current and future strategic programmes.The agreement comes as India seeks to expand domestic manufacturing of sophisticated defence and aerospace systems and reduce reliance on imported technologies. The companies said their collaboration would contribute to strengthening the country’s aerospace and defence industrial ecosystem.Ananth Technologies has capabilities spanning satellite systems, missile electronics, navigation systems, radio-frequency and seeker technologies, aerospace electronics manufacturing and system integration. It works with India’s space and defence establishments on strategic programmes.BEL manufactures electronic systems for the Army, Navy and Air Force and has also expanded into areas including space electronics, satellite integration, cyber security, railways and metro systems, and homeland security.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJPTrump Praises India’s Voter ID System, Pushes Same In US, Puts CEC Gyanesh Kumar In SpotlightBihar Transfers 18 Top Cops, Including Siwan SP, Amid Row Over AK-47 Use During Student Protest‘Join Republican Party’: Union Minister’s Big NDA Offer To CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke123PhotostoriesBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? 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(File photo) NEW DELHI: The Modi government is preparing a nationwide programme under which a Union minister will visit a university every day to interact directly with students and understand their concerns, sources familiar with the plan told news agency PTI.The proposed initiative, called ‘One Day, One University’, is aimed at strengthening the government’s engagement with young people. During these visits, ministers are expected to hold discussions with students, hear their views on issues affecting the country and explain government schemes meant for students and young people.The plan comes at a time when student protests over the NEET paper leak issue intensified in Delhi and other parts of the country. The protests have also become a political issue, with opposition parties raising the matter in Parliament.Sources said education minister Pralhad Joshi and youth affairs and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya have been tasked with coordinating the programme with universities and other Union ministers.The initiative was also discussed at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the sources said.The scale of the proposed outreach is significant. Data from the University Grants Commission shows that India has around 1,300 universities. These include 57 central universities and 522 state universities, while the remaining institutions are either deemed-to-be universities or private universities.The government’s focus on students comes after a series of protests linked to the NEET controversy. On July 20, police action against protesting students in Delhi triggered a strong reaction from the opposition, which subsequently disrupted proceedings during the monsoon session of Parliament.Amid the protests, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister on July 25. Prime Minister Modi also made several direct appeals to students through social media.The government has continued to highlight initiatives aimed at young people. In his Independence Day address, PM Modi announced several measures focused on education, skills and employment, including free online coaching and an artificial intelligence skilling programme.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe also announced a sports talent hunt and plans to expand the civil defence network. The Prime Minister highlighted opportunities for young Indians in sectors including manufacturing, space, nuclear energy and semiconductor production.The proposed university visits are intended to add a direct, face-to-face element to this outreach by giving students an opportunity to interact with members of the Union government at their own institutions.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. 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