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A newly formed group called the E20 Janta Party has emerged in India, pushing for consumers to have the option of purchasing 100% petrol alongside ethanol-blended E20 fuel. The party is demanding the resignation of Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the government's ethanol-blending policy. Transporters have backed the campaign and are planning a march to Parliament in protest against mandatory E20 petrol. The group is also calling for transparent fuel labelling and the public release of related data. Notably, the party is not seeking subsidies but is focused solely on consumer choice and access to clear information.

CPCB Flags Banned Chemical Found in So-Called Green Crackers

India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has raised serious concerns over the presence of a banned chemical in crackers marketed as eco-friendly or 'green.' The government had originally tasked CSIR-NEERI with developing green crackers that would cut pollution levels by 50% compared to conventional fireworks. However, the latest findings suggest that some of these supposedly cleaner alternatives do not meet the required safety and environmental standards. The red-flagging by CPCB casts doubt on the integrity of the green cracker certification process. This development raises questions about regulatory oversight and consumer safety during festive seasons when fireworks usage peaks.