Everything that happened in Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The petroleum ministry said ethanol blending saved consumers nearly Rs 30 per litre on petrol when global crude prices hit $135 a barrel.

Consumers paid Rs 94.77 per litre because 20% of every litre comprised domestically produced ethanol procured at pre-agreed prices.

The government kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged for nearly 75 days after the West Asia conflict began on Feb 28, before raising them by Rs 7.5 per litre in May.

E20 petrol now costs Rs 102.12 per litre in Delhi, while 100-octane petrol is priced at Rs 169 per litre.

The ministry rejected allegations that foodgrain meant for the poor was diverted for ethanol production or that subsidized FCI rice was used.

SKM leader Indra Hang Subba defended student protests in Lok Sabha.

Subba called the protests a 'wake-up call' reflecting aspirants' frustration.

SKM is an ally of the ruling NDA coalition.

The protests involved widespread demonstrations by students.

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma praised the Public Examinations Amendment Bill introduced by the Modi government.

Sharma called the bill a historic step to protect the youth's future.

The bill aims to curb paper leaks and cheating in public examinations.

It seeks to ensure a fair and merit-based examination system.

Rajya Sabha to take up the Public Examinations Amendment Bill today.

Lok Sabha to discuss the SC Judges Bill.

BJP accused M Kharge of threatening violence over a remark about Amit Shah in Parliament.

The exchange escalated after Union Minister Jitendra Singh moved the Public Examinations Bill in Rajya Sabha.

The bill aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations.