The transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy is rarely a smooth road, and India’s ambitious E20 ethanol-blending program is currently facing a significant hurdle: the viral spread of misinformation. Lately, social media platforms have been flooded with alarming claims suggesting that E20 petrol—a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% gasoline—is a silent killer for vehicle engines. These rumors allege everything from rapid engine corrosion and catastrophic mechanical failure to plummeting mileage and excessive water consumption during the manufacturing process. However, the Bharat Independent Ethanol Producers Association (BIEPA) has stepped forward to clear the air, labeling these claims as entirely baseless.…

In the digital age, social media has become a double-edged sword—a powerful tool for instant communication that simultaneously serves as a breeding ground for viral misinformation. Recently, the Lagos State Government found itself at the center of this tension after a misleading video depicting a catastrophic flood circulated on X (formerly Twitter). The video, which purported to show severe flooding within the state, quickly gained traction, causing unnecessary alarm among residents and painting a dire picture of the city’s infrastructure. However, the administration was quick to intervene, revealing that the footage was not captured in Nigeria at all, but was…