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A beginner’s guide to Chinese animation and must-watch series US is already deploying weapons in western Pacific to defend Taiwan from China Priyank Kharge demands E20 rollback (ANI images) Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Wednesday targeted the Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in his X post over the rollout of E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol).He alleged that the government has admitted before the Supreme Court that ethanol blending is still an “experiment” despite millions of motorists already using the fuel.In a post on X, Kharge contrasted Nitin Gadkari’s recent defence of E20 with the Centre’s submission before the apex court.”A few days back, Shri Nitin Gadkari openly challenged saying, ‘Show me one vehicle anywhere in the world which had problems because of E20 petrol.’ Today, the Central Government told the Supreme Court that ‘Ethanol mixing is an experiment—results will come by next year,'” Kharge wrote. ‘An experiment on 3.6 crore Indians’Calling the policy “an experiment on 3.6 crore Indians,” Kharge alleged that vehicle mileage is declining, engines are suffering damage and repair costs are increasing for ordinary families.Kharge also asserted that nine out of ten vehicles in India are not compatible with E20 fuel, affecting an estimated 3.6 crore vehicles.Demands rollback of E20 policyKharge accused the government of implementing the policy without public consultation or consensus while continuing to collect data on its impact.”You cannot call a national fuel shift an ‘experiment’ after forcing it down our tanks. You cannot challenge citizens to prove damage when your own data is still pending,” he said.Arguing that “common people are not guinea pigs” and “our roads are not test tracks,” Kharge urged the Centre to roll back the E20 policy until its safety and effectiveness are conclusively established.The government on June 30 told the Supreme Court that India’s 20 per cent ethanol blending programme in petrol is still an ongoing experiment and that the impact of the policy is expected to become clearer by next year.The submission came during a hearing on a plea filed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), which challenged a Karnataka high court order relating to ethanol allocation for the 2025-26 Ethanol Supply Year.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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In fact, 23 of the total 36 states/UTs, including Delhi, lie above the national implementation score of 70.1%, they added.The implementation score of the states/UTs is assessed on parameters such as administrative reforms, operational efficiency, rollout of information and communication technology applications, and integration of criminal justice databases, though their weightage is revised from time to time.Govt sources however acknowledged the comparatively slower rollout in a few states/UTs, particularly those in the north-east and the remote ones on account of connectivity and data speed issues or ones ideologically reluctant to merge their systems with the inter-operable criminal justice system (ICJS) provided for under the new laws. Officials said connectivity hurdles have led the agencies to explore alternative strategies like offline option or backup.Sources told TOI on Tuesday that the govt expects that by Jan 1, 2027, 100% of the investigation, trial and other criminal justice procedures can be done electronically via ICJS 2.0, with the only likely bottleneck being whether the men are trained enough to use the platform.“The past two years have focused not merely on bringing the new criminal laws into force, but on building the legal, administrative, technological and institutional architecture required for their effective implementation across the country,” said an officer.Hand-holding the states/UTs to roll out all pillars of ICJS 2.0 — aimed at delivering justice within three years of filing of the FIR through interoperability between police, courts, jails, forensic labs and prosecution — in the past two years has seen a 25% reduction in time taken for investigation, with procedural time-limits being met in 90% of the cases in some states. An official said over 50% of the country’s 18,000 police stations have attained the required connectivity levels, which is likely to increase to 70% in the next three months.Overall the FIRs registered have grown from 17.8 lakh on July 1, 2024 — when the new criminal laws were enforced — to 74.4 lakh on June 26, 2026. The legal provision for registering zero FIR in the new criminal laws is a major citizen/victim-centric reform, an official said, adding that 63,572 zero-FIRs had been filed by June 2026 (up from 12,821 in 2024).Officials said the new laws have enabled better and faster investigation based on scientific and forensic evidence, and enforcement of 145 different timelines. Also, compliance with the 60-day chargesheet timeline improved to 67% in June 2026 from 51% in July 2024, and with the 90-day timeline to 61% from 39.5%. In nearly 250 cases, the gap between FIR and trial was under six months.Over 117 crore searches have been conducted on the national database under ICJS. Sources said the system to be used by law enforcement agencies, forensics, prosecution, prison and judiciary is in the advanced stages of integration with the case information system of courts. Sustained consultations have been held with all the 36 states/UTs, 25 high courts and the Supreme Court e-committee.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpecialised ‘Baaz Battalions’ to Strengthen Border Monitoring, ISR and Battlefield Awareness’Break Silos, Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet With Union SecretariesMumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured’Kashmir Is Not Part Of Pakistan’: PoJK Protesters Warn IslamabadAfter Converting To Islam For Love, UP’s Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch’This Is Bigger Than Dharmendra Pradhan’: Students Demand Reforms Not ‘Political Damage Control’Another Blow To Uddhav Thackeray: Prominent Mumbai Leader Sachin Ahir Switches Sides | WatchRs 65 Lakh House, SUV, Farmhouse: Ram Temple Donation Theft Accused’s Assets Under ScannerUPI Rolls Out in Greece; ‘Enables Instant Low-Cost Cross-Border Payments,’ Says Piyush Goyal’We’ll Cut Off Those Hands That…’: Pakistan’s Provocation Over Indus Water Amid Domestic Failure123PhotostoriesFrom 124-Year-Old Plum Cakes to Legendary Biscuits: 5 of India’s oldest bakeries every food lover needs to try60-second money lesson: What your UPI history reveals about your spending habits9 actors who learned real skills for roles: Cillian Murphy, Kate Winslet, Jenna Ortega and more5 bipedal animals that move on two legs in the most unexpected waysObesity in UK: British Heart Foundation estimates 170,000 deaths in England from obesity-linked heart disease by 2035Bollywood’s biggest shocks in the first half of 2026: From Asha Bhosle’s demise and Aamir Khan’s wedding to Ranveer Singh’s Don 3 controversyPsychology says people who prefer vintage and thrift shopping despite having money may be seeking individuality, not bargainsTrying to manage PMOS? 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His blood pressure has been consistently falling.”Despite the physical strain, Wangchuk has continued his protest, drawing supporters, activists and citizens to Jantar Mantar.Why is Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike?Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, in support of CJP’s protest demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations.Hundreds of protesters, mostly students and young people, gathered at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as Sonam Wangchuk began his indefinite hunger strike. Several farmer leaders also joined the demonstration, which commenced with a two-minute silence.What is CJP’s protest?The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched its protest at Jantar Mantar on June 20, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged examination irregularities.During the protest, Abhijeet Dipke alleged that the controversy extended beyond a single examination and reflected deeper concerns about transparency, accountability and public trust in the education system.The agitation has drawn support from students, farmers and members of civil society, who have joined the demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.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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