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Chennai Leads Indian Airports in On-Time Domestic Flight Performance for May
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Hardeep Singh Puri Dismisses E20 Fuel Issue Reports as Misrepresentation
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that reports of E20 fuel issues are a misrepresentation, with automobile manufacturers and consumers accepting the blend. The government will consider E25 fuel after tests and consultations, while E85 rollout has begun. India aims for 20% ethanol blending to cut import dependence and support farmers.
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