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- Hindustan TimesKejriwal Leads Protest Against E20 Petrol; Govt Defends Policy in ParliamentAAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is leading a protest march to PM Modi's residence against E20 petrol, alleging the policy is flawed and influenced by US pressure. The government, through Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, has defended the policy in Parliament, highlighting its environmental benefits. This clash brings the ethanol blending policy into sharp focus, with implications for fuel economy, vehicle compatibility, and energy security.Polity · Economy · IR
- Hindustan TimesSC-NBWL Approves 93% of Projects in Latest Meeting, Continuing Decade-Long High Approval TrendThe Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) approved 93% of development projects in its 91st meeting held in Coimbatore on July 9, 2026. This continues a decade-long trend of high approval rates, with 96.5% of projects approved since 2016, raising concerns about wildlife conservation versus infrastructure development.IR · Statutory Bodies · Infrastructure
- Hindustan TimesDelhi's New Solar Policy to Cut Rooftop Installation Cost to ₹15,000The Delhi government is finalizing a new solar policy to drastically reduce the upfront cost of rooftop solar installations for households. This move aims to boost solar adoption in the capital by complementing the central PM Surya Ghar scheme with additional financial support.IR · Economy
- Times of IndiaprelimsARAI E20 Fuel Impact Study May Be Made Public to Clear MisconceptionsGovernment agencies are considering releasing the ARAI study on E20 fuel's impact on E10-compatible vehicles. The report, submitted in June 2024, found slight increases in fuel consumption but emissions within regulatory limits. Making it public aims to remove misconceptions among vehicle users about E20 fuel.IR · Science & Tech · Government Policies
- PIBGlaw Lake Becomes Arunachal Pradesh's First Ramsar Site; India's Total Reaches 101The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar site, marking the state's first Ramsar site. This milestone underscores India's growing commitment to wetland conservation and biodiversity protection.IR · International Relations
- PIBCSIR-CRRI Flags Off Indigenous Network Survey Vehicle for Delhi NCR Road MonitoringCSIR-CRRI has flagged off an indigenous Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) for urban road monitoring, marking a significant step in leveraging technology for sustainable infrastructure. This also initiates field surveys under a CAQM-supported project in Delhi NCR, which is crucial for reducing dust pollution and improving road quality.Science and Technology · IR · Infrastructure · Governance
- PIBForest Conservation Schemes: Parliamentary Response on Community Participation and InitiativesThe Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provided a written reply in the Lok Sabha on August 3, 2026, detailing various forest conservation schemes and community participation mechanisms. This highlights the government's ongoing efforts to involve local communities and implement programs for sustainable forest management.IR · Government Policies and Interventions