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Meta, Google asked to take down Nitin Gadkari deepfakes over E20 row by Bombay High Court

August 06, 2026 6:07 am

The High Court ordered platforms, including Meta and Google LLC, to take down the offensive material flagged by Nitin Gadkari in his interim application.

According to the government, the E20 fuel can reduce fuel economy by 3-5% in older vehicles. (Express File Photo)

No assessment done on percentage of vehicles fully compliant with E20 petrol, says government

July 27, 2026 6:10 pm

The country achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol last year and at present, the E20 fuel — 80 parts petrol and 20 parts ethanol — is the standard petrol variant across the country.

A poster placed regarding the implementation of the 20 percent ethanol blending (E20) policy in petrol, in Thane, Monday, July 6, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Offering pure petrol, E10 not feasible; E20 fuel is superior, cleaner: Centre

July 11, 2026 3:48 am

India achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol last year and at present, the E20 fuel is the standard petrol variant across the country.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that mileage may be affected in vehicles by E20, but there is no risk of damage.

Exclusive | Nitin Gadkari: Mileage ‘marginally’ impacted by E20, but vehicle damage not a risk

July 10, 2026 5:27 am

Indigenous fuel the only way to curb oil imports, multiple fuel pathways is the solution; Brazil’s model of giving choice to consumers a template, says Gadkari