Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has strongly defended India's ethanol blending programme, saying the country's push towards alternative fuels is essential for achieving energy security and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. His remarks come amid renewed concerns over global oil supplies due to rising tensions in West Asia.
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, which is set to come into effect from July 1, 2026, with the objective of reducing air pollution and accelerating the shift to electric mobility.
