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      From mileage loss to rising repair bills: What a survey on E20 fuel found

      Sanket Upadhyay
      4 July 2026 1:29 PM IST

      As complaints about fuel efficiency and rising maintenance bills nearly double in a month, Local Circles' Sachin Taparia explains why E20 needs urgent government scrutiny

      E20 Ethanol
      Saurabh Mukherjea with Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay on The Federal Conversations

      'Forget lifelong jobs, save more, expect less from govt': Expert's message to middle class

      4 July 2026 11:21 AM IST
      Modi Vinay phone call

      Why has Vinay Katiyar’s Modi claim in Ram temple row sparked debate?

      3 July 2026 7:00 PM IST
      Can Wangchuk’s hunger strike evolve into education reforms movement? | Capital Beat

      Can Wangchuk’s hunger strike evolve into education reforms movement? | Capital Beat

      2 July 2026 7:25 PM IST
      Rangarajan discussion

      ‘Political poaching not a new trend in TN’; will TVK resist or fall prey?

      2 July 2026 11:47 AM IST
      E20 Fuel Policy Under Fire

      E20 fuel row: Experts question transparency in ethanol rollout | AI With Sanket

      2 July 2026 11:20 AM IST
      Panelists discussing WhatsApp cybersecurity concerns

      Is WhatsApp’s new username feature about privacy or monetisation? | AI With Sanket

      1 July 2026 11:18 AM IST
      Why was Ajay Rai stopped from visiting Ayodhya’s Ram Temple? | Capital Beat

      Why was Ajay Rai stopped from visiting Ayodhya’s Ram Temple? | Capital Beat

      30 Jun 2026 7:56 PM IST
      Bengals mid-day meals without eggs

      Bengal eggs row: Is BJP imposing vegetarianism on children? | AI With Sanket

      30 Jun 2026 11:47 AM IST
      ‘MEA statement on passport bizarre, sends out confusing message’

      ‘MEA statement on passport bizarre, sends out confusing message’

      28 Jun 2026 4:00 PM IST
      Passport issue Faizan Mustafa on citizenship proof

      Citizenship proof burden can’t be on people: Legal expert Faizan Mustafa | AI With Sanket

      28 Jun 2026 10:00 AM IST
      National War Memorial, New Delhi, with names of Operation Sindoor martyrs inscribed on Wall 3D in the 2025 section.

      Why did govt wait over a year to acknowledge Operation Sindoor martyrs? | Capital Beat

      27 Jun 2026 8:50 PM IST
      Nilanjan show

      ‘Love jihad’ is not about luring women, it’s about controlling them: Sameena Dalwai

      27 Jun 2026 7:00 PM IST
      AI With Sanket

      Is India heading towards nationwide citizenship register? | AI With Sanket

      27 Jun 2026 4:00 PM IST
      Top Officials sacked

      Ram Mandir row: Why Champat Rai’s exit may trigger a big political battle

      26 Jun 2026 5:56 PM IST
      India Bangladesh ties

      'Chest thumping not foreign policy, New Delhi-Dhaka must return to dialogue' | Worldly-Wise

      26 Jun 2026 11:04 AM IST
      India Passport Issue

      Passport row: If a passport isn't proof of citizenship, what is? Experts explain

      25 Jun 2026 6:23 PM IST
      Discussion on Shiv Sena defections and Maharashtra politics.

      After MPs, Shinde eyes UBT's grassroots: Can Uddhav fight back?

      25 Jun 2026 6:10 AM IST
      Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Ujjain temple town

      Temple towns, land ‘scams’: Are BJP govts fostering corruption in name of religion?

      24 Jun 2026 11:43 AM IST
      Ram Mandir

      'Numerical strength isn't all': Why Sena-UBT thinks it can comment on Ram Mandir funds row

      22 Jun 2026 6:35 PM IST
      Talking Sense with Srin: Interview with Kumar Vembu on AI

      Why Kumar Vembu thinks India can still catch up in the AI race

      22 Jun 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Conversations with Nilanjan

      'India moving towards single-party rule on China model': Vinod Sharma | Interview

      20 Jun 2026 7:00 PM IST
      US-Iran MoU Lebanon

      US-Iran MoU brings relief to Lebanon, but many are skeptical of Israeli compliance, says expert

      19 Jun 2026 10:49 AM IST
      Sushmita Dev, former TMC leader and Rajya Sabha MP, speaks during an interview on The Federal

      Sushmita Dev exclusive: ‘TMC rebels have taken a huge risk’

      19 Jun 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Rahul Gandhi at Kota rally

      Rahul impressive in Kota, but can he convert Gen Z cheers into votes? | Capital Beat

      18 Jun 2026 8:01 PM IST
      will India ban social media for children?

      Ban social media for children? Experts split on the answer

      17 Jun 2026 6:20 AM IST
      Kharge versus Bhagwat RSS Registration Row Explained

      Capital Beat | RSS registration row: Transparency demand or political battle?

      16 Jun 2026 7:00 PM IST
      Rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have decided to join and then merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI)

      Capital Beat | TMC rebels merge with NCPI: What is the plot and script?

      16 Jun 2026 6:30 AM IST
      Iran-US peace accord

      'Idea of invincible US has eroded; Iran showed maturity' | AI With Sanket

      15 Jun 2026 9:52 PM IST
      Researcher Gilles Verniers discusses political defections and India

      Anti-defection law now offers a roadmap to defect: Gilles Verniers | AI With Sanket

      14 Jun 2026 9:00 AM IST
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