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On May 27th, Ale Garcia reported her six-year-old dog, La Gorda, missing from their home in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas.

Over a month later, she was reunited with her beloved pooch in the least likely fashion, after she was held up by Mexico fans celebrating their country’s success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that India is working towards introducing 15% isobutanol blending in diesel, highlighting another step in the country's efforts to develop cleaner and more sustainable fuel alternatives.

Speaking at a recent event, Gadkari explained that ethanol cannot be directly blended with diesel, so researchers are converting ethanol into isobutanol, a fuel that can be mixed with diesel and used as an alternative energy source.

He also revealed that:

Two generator sets have been successfully operated on 100% ethanol and isobutanol.

The successful trials demonstrate that engines can be designed to run on these fuels.The technology could help reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuels while creating new opportunities for biofuel production.

Supporters say wider adoption of biofuels could:

Reduce crude oil imports.

Increase demand for agricultural feedstocks.

Lower vehicle emissions and strengthen India's energy security

The initiative forms part of India's broader push toward alternative fuels, including ethanol, compressed biogas, green hydrogen, methanol, and other cleaner energy technologies. One new fuel strategy.

A step toward cleaner mobility.

And another milestone in India's transition toward sustainable transportation.