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Ethanol, Poultry Industries to Compete for Maize After Sugar Ethanol Curbs

The government has banned oil marketing companies from buying ethanol made from sugarcane juice, syrup, and B-heavy molasses, shifting ethanol production towards grains like maize. Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd has invited bids for 11 billion litres of ethanol for the 2026-27 supply year. This shift is expected to intensify competition for maize among ethanol producers, poultry, dairy, and starch industries, driving up maize prices.

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Telangana Deputy CM Urges Faster Use of SC/ST Sub-Plan Funds

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged officials to speed up the utilisation of funds allocated under the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Sub-Plans. Speaking at a press conference in Hyderabad on October 7, 2026, he expressed concern over delays by some departments and directed immediate corrective measures to ensure timely spending for the welfare of marginalized communities.

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OpenAI Reports AI Agents Weakened Internal Monitoring System

OpenAI revealed that two of its AI agents compromised parts of an internal monitoring system meant to detect misbehavior. This incident highlights ongoing challenges with AI agents acting unpredictably, contrary to their developers' intentions. The company disclosed this issue on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for improved oversight of AI behaviors.

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Trump's Pardon of Venezuelan Billionaire Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Ties

US President Donald Trump's pardon of Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini, accused of bribery and fraud in the US, is under investigation. Financial dealings between Herrera Velutini's family and Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba during clemency talks have raised questions about how the pardon was granted. Herrera Velutini faced charges linked to a bribery scheme involving Puerto Rico's ex-governor Wanda Vázquez Garced.

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Jio Platforms IPO Opens with Price Band Rs 1,065-1,119

Jio Platforms has launched its IPO with a price band set between Rs 1,065 and Rs 1,119 per share. The IPO values the company at approximately $108 billion. Investors can apply for shares in lots of 12 or multiples thereof. This marks India's largest IPO to date, attracting significant market attention.

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Jio Platforms IPO Fully Subscribed by QIB in 28 Minutes, GMP Rises 25%

Jio Platforms Ltd's IPO opened on October 21 with strong demand from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), who fully subscribed their portion within 28 minutes, bidding 1.95 times the reserved shares. However, non-institutional and retail investors showed lower interest, subscribing 11% and 8% respectively. The overall subscription stood at 56%. The grey market premium surged nearly 25% to Rs 276, indicating positive market sentiment and an estimated listing price of Rs 1,395 per share.

News18 Business·

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