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Kejriwal Seeks Rollback Of E20 Petrol

By BPN News Desk
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll back the E20 petrol rollout, citing public concerns over mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer impact. Kejriwal Seeks E20 Petrol Rollback Kejriwal said he would write to the Prime Minister seeking a rollback of the 20% ethanol-blended petrol programme. He said motorists across […]
J & K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to Head Constable Jagbir Singh, who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kathua encounter. Image Credit: X account @OmarAbdullah
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Omar Abdullah Backs India-Pak Dialogue

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed efforts to resume dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying no one should object to talks aimed at improving relations between the two neighbouring countries. Omar Abdullah Backs India Pakistan Dialogue Speaking in Shopian, Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan have continued for decades and that […]
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Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Defections

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The Bombay High Court made sharp oral observations on political defections in Maharashtra while quashing an externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary. The court held that merely organising protests against government decisions cannot be grounds to extern a citizen. Bombay High Court On Maharashtra Politics Justice Madhav Jamdar orally remarked
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VB-G RAM-G Workers To Get ₹300 Minimum Wage

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Workers under the new Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) will receive a minimum notified wage of ₹300 per day, with the Centre notifying revised wage rates after the scheme came into effect from July 1. VB-G RAM-G Wage Rates Notified The Centre has fixed ₹300 per day as the interim […]
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Law & Order

Bombay HC Quashes Protest Externment Order

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The Bombay High Court has set aside a Mumbai Police externment order against political activist Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary, holding that merely organising protests against government decisions cannot be grounds to remove a citizen from a jurisdiction. Bombay High Court On Right To Protest A single-judge bench of Justice Madhav J Jamdar said citizens […]
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PM Modi Hails India-Japan Growth Ties

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s speed and scale, combined with Japan’s technology, expertise and investment, can support wider global growth. He made the remarks while addressing the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi. India Japan Economic Partnership PM Modi said India-Japan relations remain a strong example of successful economic cooperation. He said
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Hardeep Singh Puri Defends Ethanol Blending Amid E20 Row

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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has defended India’s ethanol blending programme, saying ethanol-blended petrol remains part of the country’s broader fuel transition strategy. His remarks came amid public concerns over E20 fuel, mileage impact and pressure on state-run oil marketing companies. Hardeep Puri Defends Ethanol Blending Puri said ethanol is used in
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India’s First Integrated Ethanol Refinery Opens

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India’s first integrated first-generation and second-generation bio-ethanol refinery is set to open in Odisha’s Bargarh district on July 4, marking a major step in the country’s clean fuel and agricultural waste utilisation efforts. Odisha Bio-Ethanol Refinery To Open In Bargarh The ₹1,775 crore refinery has been developed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Bargarh
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India, Japan Sign $10 Billion Investment Push

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India and Japan strengthened their economic and strategic partnership on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks in New Delhi during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. India Japan Trade Partnership Gets Investment Push The two countries signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and announced several new initiatives aimed at
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IndiGo Launches Cabin Bag-Only Fare

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IndiGo has introduced a new cabin baggage-only fare option for passengers who travel light, offering lower ticket prices by excluding checked-in baggage from the base fare. The new category, called IndiGo Lite, is aimed at economy passengers looking for cheaper and more flexible travel options. IndiGo Lite Fare Launched IndiGo Lite will be available for […]