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Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM, UDF govt for support to his projects
Union Minister Suresh Gopi expressed appreciation for the cooperation of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the UDF government regarding the implementation of development projects.
Arvind Kejriwal marches to Prime Minister residence over E20 petrol policy
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal plans a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday to protest the E20 petrol mandate and present a petition demanding a meeting.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Average LPG cylinder refill times decline for Indian public sector firms
Public sector oil marketing companies in India saw a decline in average LPG cylinder refill times in July 2026 following government interventions amid the West Asia conflict, though levels remained higher than early 2026 figures.
Central government clarifies E20 ethanol blended petrol does not damage engines
The Central Government has clarified that E20 ethanol blended petrol does not cause engine damage, refuting recent claims with data from vehicle manufacturers.
BJP protests exclusion of Suresh Gopi from national highway review meeting
Bharatiya Janata Party protests the failure to inform Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi about a national highway review meeting in Kerala.
Kerala High Court receives report on criminal cases against state politicians
The Kerala High Court received a report listing pending criminal cases against politicians in Kerala, including 120 BUDS Act cases against IUML leader M.C. Kamaruddin and sexual harassment charges against five other representatives.
E20 petrol may cause minor mileage reduction in older vehicles
The Indian government stated in Parliament that E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 3-5% in older E10-designed vehicles but has not caused widespread engine damage or breakdowns.
Government reports ethanol production does not impact food security or inflation
India's petroleum ministry reported that 3.9 million tonnes of FCI rice and 6.8 million tonnes of maize have been used for ethanol production through June 2026, asserting the 20% blending target has not impacted food security or retail inflation.