India Had a Remarkable July – But a Politically Deaf Government Let Controversies Define It

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

July 2026 should have been remembered as one of those defining months that governments wait years to experience. It was a month in which India’s ambitions in space, defence, infrastructure and diplomacy translated into tangible accomplishments. A privately developed Indian rocket

Automobile

Mahindra Warns Older Vehicles May Lose Performance With E20

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra confirmed all its vehicles are compliant with E20 fuel (20% ethanol blend), which has been rolled out at nearly 90,000 fuel stations in India. The company assured that engines will hold up safely under this standard. Performance In Older Models However, Mahindra executives admitted that older models—not specially calibrated for E20—may experience

National Politics

Nitin Gadkari Alleges Paid Campaign Against Him Over E20 Fuel

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says criticism of the E20 ethanol-blended petrol rollout is part of a “paid and politically motivated campaign” aimed at discrediting him. He argues that automobile manufacturers, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and the Supreme Court have cleared the use of E20 fuel, so claims against it lack factual basis. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Brazil to Bharat: Why India’s E20 Gamble is Built on Half-Truths

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

India’s government has hailed the rollout of E20 petrol — a blend of 20 percent ethanol with petrol — as a “historic step” towards energy independence and climate responsibility. But on the ground, the reality is less inspiring. Drivers are confused, manufacturers have made U-turns in their statements, and complaints about mileage and performance are […]

Infrastructure National

Gadkari Challenges Claims That E20 Fuel Lowers Mileage

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has strongly refuted claims that E20 petrol—fuel containing 20% ethanol—reduces vehicle mileage. He called such reports baseless and suggested they might be promoted by industry groups seeking to protect their interests. Minister Issues Open Challenge Addressing the issue at a business summit, Gadkari offered, “You show me