Ethanol minister is ensuring PM Modi's government meets an India Shining 2.0 moment. After Ethanol in petrol, now time for Isobutanol blending in diesel -

https://x.com/i/status/2073095760015696060

Basis of this claim? Testing on just two Kirloskar generator sets. Yes, that's the entire sample size & scientific study to make such assertions.
The same Kirloskar group came out in public today defending the government on Ethanol -

https://x.com/i/status/2073079048096592082

What a camaraderie. Government & automobile sector working so closely.

Won't write further about the group & its links with BJP, CII, Indo-Japan Business Council (Japan's PM was in India with whom our government signed important deals), you can Google it out & read for yourself.

But the funny part is the statement given by Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President (Corporate Affairs and Governance) of Toyota Kirloskar Motor -

>"Every vehicle sold in the country after 2023 is E20-compliant. Even vehicles from before 2023 can run on E20 without any problem...."

This has to be the quickest self-contradictory statement in human history. If vehicles even before 2023 can run on E20 without any problem, why auto manufacturers are launching E20-compliant cars then?

And he said this not once but ANI has reported it in two separate tweets (hopefully they won't delete them this time unlike the HPCL official's Ethanol tweet controversy recently).

His second reiteration -

>"....E20 is the standard fuel that will be available, and it is compatible with old vehicles and new vehicles...."

https://x.com/i/status/2073074889519697942

Why is every assurance given on Ethanol by government or others always full of riddles, contradictions, controversies, tweets being deleted in broad daylight after it has travelled all over the world. What's being hidden that speaking the truth is getting so difficult?

The ARAI E20 testing report which the government is quoting in defence is top secret, not being made public for people to see. What is so confidential in a vehicle's fuel study that the government has to guard it as a state secret?

https://www.cartoq.com/car-life/arai-refuses-disclose-e20-petrol-testing-reports/

What must government do?

This entire controversy can be ended by simply keeping options for pure petrol open for vehicles older than the benchmark year given by their respective automobile companies.

Let people decide instead of forcing them. Give a little discount for Ethanol blended fuel for luring them to transition. Learn from your industrial buddy friends on how to launch a product & later monopolize it. Instead, the government is making it an ego issue, enforcing it on people with a cane in its hand like a disgruntled principal.

Possible consequences if this issue isn't amicably resolved-

1. PM Modi is risking his government. Plain & simple. The opposition which has soft corner for the Ethanol minister is quiet on it & the RSS has its blessings on him. This poses a double challenge for the PM. But failing to act presents him as weak. The government has already fallen from grace after UGC fiasco, Ram Mandir theft, paper leaks, & now Ethanol. Add to it their legacy pathetic communication. Party's official IT wing has now started writing that this Ethanol (mess) was a policy being pursued even in UPA era. The same old classic last resort when nothing works for them - Nehru is responsible. The government itself is saying they are as good or bad as Congress.
2. If diesel is attempted to be blended, be careful of truckers'/transport unions' strike. Unlike petrol blending which affects the common man who doesn't have street power, that won't be the case in case of diesel. Aandolan-jeevis are desperately seeking a successful street protest, & this government is wilfully going to hand it over on a platter.
3. People are having immense pent up anger on plenty of issues & it will all add to it even if it means goods & services getting costlier for some time. It's in everyone's interest, most importantly for the government to pause these Ethanol - Isobutanol blending experiments till public opinion shifts favourably. Countries like Brazil have taken decades for transition. Government is executing it as a 100-meter dash where it can win the race but won't be let by people to participate in the run next time.

What should the people do?

Just stick to these three demands:

1. Do all announcements of benefits of blending in the Parliament instead in media. Put it on record.
2. Bring a white paper in Parliament & lay down every study, experiment, tests, & claims made on blending.
3. How did the shares of Cian agro jump 3800% in just last 2 years alone? A 41₹ share turning 1600₹+ between July 2024-26, a whopping ~38x exponential returns! What is this secret sauce which the common man is missing out on & has no idea about? Is the excuse going to be - look at Mr. Vadra & blah blah blah? Well, it's been 12 years, you did nothing so don't even think of taking people down that lane. Barring the PM's image there is nothing left in the government now. And by keeping quiet, PM is letting the last wall of the fort fall.

Ask your MP to table these demands in parliament. Congress won't pick this up strongly & their silence says it all, so look for other parties or private members bill route.

If people's demands aren't met, they should work with transport unions & educate them on merits/demerits of blending so that no one misleads them into going into a strike. You are on your own in this matter. The price of eccentricity of a handful in his cabinet shouldn't be paid by the PM & the common man alike with costly goods & services.

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I (22F) have always been involved in positions of leadership and responsibility, in school and college. I used to be the head girl and sports captain of my school, batch representative and head of student association in college and also led my battalion in the NCC. My career plan at this stage is to join the Army, for which I got recommended at SSB recently.

Although I’m keen on serving in the Army with distinction and merit for the long term, I’m also thinking if I should join politics 20 years down the line (I know, I like to plan a lot and stick to it). I’m from a middle class family with no links to politics and politicians, but I really feel I would be able to do a good job of bringing change to society through politics and leadership.

On May 16, 2014:

Crude - $107.49/barrel

Petrol price - ₹71 per litre (0% Ethanol) in Mumbai.

Dollar/Rupee exchange rate: ₹58.76

 

On 2 July, 2026:

Crude - ~$70/barrel

Petrol price - ~ ₹170 per litre (XP100 petrol with 0% Ethanol)

Dollar/Rupee exchange rate: ₹95.25

 

In short:

Crude prices dipped by 35%

Exchange rate jumped by 62%

 

But to get an Ethanol-free petrol the premium you have to pay is a whopping 140%.

Proof:

https://x.com/i/status/2072301058744107181

https://preview.redd.it/591r91ou2uah1.png?width=747&format=png&auto=webp&s=6bd7ba993cd280fbfdde769a2b7c41c45ff66ad7

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Of course the comparison is not even as the petrol considered in 2014 is normal fuel & not an 100 octane boosted fuel that's used in high-end cars & superbikes. But has the government left you with any other option if you need an Ethanol-free petrol? No choices.

 

Even the bhookha-nanga desh is faring better than us.

And competitor China, with 10% Ethanol blending is cheaper than us.

Data as per Google Gemini as on 2nd July, 2026.

 

https://preview.redd.it/2ni8i07bztah1.jpg?width=482&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0dfc57d18d7130cc35a3991b84d7a90ce8e39afb

 

Executive Director of Biofuels, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Anurag Saraogi is himself accepting -

 

>"…ethanol has a lower mileage. It has 30% less mileage in the chemical form..."

 

Video source:

https://x.com/i/status/2072241082256261625

 

ANI deleted the video. Video posted below.

 

https://reddit.com/link/1ulldnv/video/exdra27fztah1/player

30% was the calorific value they are saying now.

https://x.com/i/status/2072549428414894272

 

https://preview.redd.it/2khdpq392uah1.png?width=752&format=png&auto=webp&s=d060ad780628ff70d5177c033a6bf5365490da78

 

If it was that simple, why delete the video?

If believed, calories decide the output, so 30% less output?

If it doesn't interpret like that, then explain this-

30% of 20% is 6%, which is the exact mileage drop figure cited by NITI Aayog.

 

Observe this:

On 13th June, Gadkari ji announces policy for 100% Ethanol signed last night (12th June).

On June 4, Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R launched while deliveries commenced on June 17.

 

Such breakneck speed collaboration between government & automobile companies.

https://x.com/i/status/2065790404180738447

 

On July 6, 2023, he did a Rahul Gandhi -

>Aisi machine lagaunga, iss side se aaloo Ethanol+Electricity ghusega, uss side se sona 15₹/litre petrol niklega.

 

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/petrol-will-be-sold-at-rs-15-per-litre-if-what-minster-nitin-gadkari-said-4179911

 

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The real aalu to sona factory is here -

In just last 2 years, money multipled a staggering 38 times!

A ~41₹ share became 1600₹+

 

https://preview.redd.it/drbbf8zjztah1.jpg?width=436&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1dbcf7b27da0f3a19004355d4344b917a599479a

From na khaaunga, na khaane dunga, To kya hua, tera waada?

 

 

 

Barring Delhi where there is a 10 & 15 year cap on usage of petrol & diesel vehicles, rest of India has a limit of 20 years. While the last private BS3 petrol vehicle end of life is 2030 & BS4 being 2040, are these new fuels compatible with the cars bought then? Has the government thought of the common man before rolling out these schemes & chest thumping of achieving E20 targets before time? Are you left with a choice? No.

 

Then there's another loophole which people aren't aware -

The 20 years of end of life usage on BS3 & BS4 vehicles is subject to fitness certificate. What fitness will you pass when the fuel is incompatible with the make?

Result - buy a new compatible car or move to EV, either way making the automobile lobby happy.

 

Last year in August, Supreme Court refused to put a blanket ban on seizures/penalties on old cars crossing the end of life provided they are well maintained. The order perfectly sits with government's E20 fuel push on these vehicles & the above stated outcome.

 

There is no escaping. There is no relief for the common man. No options. Buy a car & add to the "booming economy" number which shows X thousand cars sold this year. What else is the common man supposed to do than putting in lakhs for a 10-15 year usage & pray there is no eccentric minister occupying the high chair who would change the policy mid-way.

 

To summarize, dear common-man, stop cribbing & do the following :

If E20 fuel isn't getting rolled back? Buy new car.

If air around you is polluted? Buy a purifier.

If water coming to your home is dirty? Buy R.O.

If footpaths don't exist to walk, roads riddled with potholes & water logging, green spaces vanished in concrete jungle town planning & crimes making your basic living untenable? Buy a home in a premium gated society.

If schools are bad? Pay exorbitant private school fees.

If electricity problem? Buy inverter.

If cooking gas is expensive? Buy an induction.

 

Can't you do these simple things which are so important for Atmanirbhar Bharat & for your own betterment? And please while doing the above make sure it's all make-in-India. No buying cheap Chinese goods. Live on increased EMIs, mortgage yourself but, don't compromise on nationalism. And do everything in white. Pay GST on already TDS taxed salary to keep the circular-economy thriving.

 

The above may appear satire but is the ground sentiment of common man. This government tasted 240 despite building Ram Mandir. There was 0 effect of it. It has a serious risk of falling even below that if it continues with its one-upmanship policies, completely oblivious to hardships of the common man.

Even if it pounds Pakistan in a war now & declares elections, there are high chances it might go below 240. Beyond nationalism (on which it scores an 11/10) the perception has turned terribly negative on ground. Upto them whether to mend ways & improve. Else, India Shining 2.0.

 

VidurNeeti

Is there any reason why suck-up Indians or American born Desis love to claim that Indians are overwhelmingly anti-Black? I keep seeing comments like, "Indians are anti-Black," "India is full of colorism," and blah blah blah.

Also, Indians who are racist toward Black people are usually racist toward everyone-they're not specifically anti-Black. So why do some Indians keep pushing the narrative that Indians are uniquely anti-Black?

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My mother has been running a small textile shop in Madhya Pradesh for nearly 15 years. She's built it from scratch through hard work, loyal customers, and a lot of persistence. But despite doing well, she's always hesitated when it came to expanding the business.

The biggest reason wasn't competition or lack of demand. It was the fear of registrations, compliance, paperwork, and dealing with different government departments. Every time the idea of scaling up came up, it felt like more trouble than it was worth.

Lately, though, she's been paying attention to some of the initiatives the state has been rolling out for women entrepreneurs, including the Devi Ahilyabai Nari Shakti Mission. Combined with the newer online processes and single window systems, it feels like the path to becoming a registered MSME might be more approachable than it was a few years ago.

I'm trying to help her understand what options are actually available and whether making the jump from a small family run shop to a larger operation is realistic.

I'd love to hear from other women business owners in Madhya Pradesh or from people who have helped a parent grow their business. Have these newer support programs made a meaningful difference, or is most of the challenge still the same as before?

I (22F) lean moderate right, in terms of ideology. I really feel that in the last year or so, the BJP has a lot of elements who only like to flex power and deflect accountability in the name of Hinduism, and have abysmal record in terms of governance. I don’t know what has gone wrong in the last few months but the government’s failures in delivering on civic infrastructure, fair exams, employment opportunities etc seem to be very glaring. On top of this, the allegations of corruption in the donations for Ram Mandir, as well as the MP CM’s family’s purchase of properties is also very saddening. Not sure how things can change but overall it’s looking very discouraging, as someone who is right wing and has been supporting the BJP.

I often read stories online where the kids are atheists and the parents are ultra-traditional, forcing them to go to temples and follow rituals they dislike.

At my place, it is the exact opposite. My parents are atheists, while my younger brother and I are traditional Hindus.

We had two posters of Ram Ji at home. One framed with clothwork is hung outside as a decoration, gathering dust and never getting cleaned. The other, from Ayodhya Dham, was literally bent and placed crookedly by my mom to support a water cooler.

I am absolutely furious about this. We aren’t even Buddhist, yet a portrait of Buddha is kept with immense care. When I asked her to treat our own deities respectfully, she scolded me and told me not to get into all this.

Another incident, idm what she said but it was basically ragebaiting and she was calling a whole lot of stuff. In a fit of complete rage, I picked up an idol of Krishna, slammed it down- breaking it, and said, "Did you finally get your peace?" Ngl, I have deliberately stepped on books, comitted blasphamy and broken idols in anger over these.

Our home temple gathers cobwebs until the maids or I notice it. Whenever I see my friends posting pictures of family pujas at their houses, I get incredibly jealous.

Last year, I even refused to take part in Diwali because my parents only perform a hypocritical, once-a-year prayer ritual. I saw no point in taking part in them. Didn't even make Rangoli because I was gravitating towards Islam back them pureely because I wanted religious discipline so it was shirk anyways (it was a 2 week phase).

Despite my strong right-wing and geopolitical stances in my friend group, I realize I lack actual scripture knowledge. I wasn't allowed to watch religious shows growing up, and we don't own scriptures. I used to secretly watch Ramanand Sagar’s Mahabharat during 10-minute meals, but it disrupted my flow. I'm waiting for college to finally dive into it properly.

My mother’s internalized hatred for her own identity is wild. She genuinely detests Indian men. After an argument with my dad, she told me never to marry and to just live my life. When I dismissed it, she said, "Fine, you should marry a nice white guy then." When I told her to shut her mouth, she replied, "So you'll marry these trashy Indian guys?" I pointed out that her own son will grow up to be an Indian man, to which she just claimed he’s the "trashy type" anyway. Once also said that hope I get assaulted by Indian men for not willing to go abroad.

She constantly talks about how she loves Christianity purely because white people are mostly Christian (despite being completely uninterested in Jesus), and remarks how "trashy" Indian men look compared to white men. Ironically:

• She is the most distinctively Indian-looking member of her family (dusky, broad nose).
• My dad effortlessly passes as Iranian or Arab, yet he has never once mocked her looks the way she mocks his height behind his back.

Her bootlicking goes to dangerous extremes. She openly defends historical anti-Indian incidents, makes fun of Indians getting killed in racist attacks abroad (saying "it's the white people's country, this is what should happen to these low-life people"), and claims Vivek Ramaswamy shouldn't hold office because he's Indian.

She even berates me for choosing to dress modestly. She bought me shorts and sleeveless clothes, and when I didn't wear them, she mockingly told me to just wear a burqa instead.

Her entire worldview is riddled with contradictions. She puts "Jai Bhim" on her WhatsApp status and believes 'shrewd Eurasian Brahmins' oppressed Dalits but she doesn't like Dalits either. She randomly mocks Brahmin families for their personal cultural traditions (like not sweeping on a specific day) for no reason.

She is obsessed with a high-profile relative living in Chanakyapuri, praising her tall, academically successful kids. She assumed they must be secular like her, but I laughed and told her they actually know the entire Shiva Tandava Stotram and Hanuman Chalisa by heart. She got completely offended.

Furthermore, she complains that those kids have a smart Delhi accent while my brother and I have a Dehati, Awadhi-tinted accent. Honestly? I am proud of it. It’s a shame that despite being ethnically Awadhi, I can't speak the language fluently yet. The accent is all I have.

She also constantly berates me for choosing to dress modestly. She previously bought shorts and sleeveless clothes for me, which just sat in the closet and ended up getting too small because I refused to wear them. I simply prefer wearing more clothes. Because of my preference, she mockingly told me, "Why don't you just wear a burqa and walk around?" It’s wild to me that an parent is actively mocking their own daughter for not wanting to wear revealing clothes. According to her, she wanted a smart presentable Delhi elegant daughter and got a Uttar Pradeshi dehati mentality one instead.

When I was born, my mom was actually somewhat religious, she made my horoscope and a locket. My younger brother got nothing. My parents don't step inside temples, like when we go for walks and we pass our neighbourhood temple, I go inside to bow and come back but they remain outside, which is fine because it is THEIR CHOICE.

To cope with this environment, I have communicated everything to my little bro and brought him staunchly onto my side, including her remarks on Indian males.

Honestly, living in this house leaves me completely blackpilled. Sometimes I jokingly feel like converting and becoming a niqabi just to watch her head explode (/s).

TL;DR: My mum is a groyper+atheist+white supremacist+liberal and I am an Indian nationalist modest girl and we constantly get into arguments. Is there anyone else with this weird reversed dynamic.