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India Halts Ethanol Blending from Sugarcane in Petrol; Corn and Broken Rice Allowed

The Indian government has temporarily stopped blending ethanol made from sugarcane products into petrol to maintain domestic sugar availability. Public sector oil companies excluded ethanol from sugarcane juice, syrup, and B-heavy molasses in their 2026-27 supply tender. However, ethanol from corn, broken rice, surplus rice from FCI, and C-heavy molasses remains eligible. The incentive for corn-based ethanol was reduced to ₹68.86 per litre from ₹71.86. The tender seeks about 1,100 crore litres of ethanol starting November to meet the 20% blending target.

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Financial Challenges and Strategies for Disabled Individuals

Disabled individuals face permanent elevated living costs including home retrofitting and full-time caregiving. According to the 2018 National Sample Survey, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for disability exceed 20% of an average household budget, rising above 30% for lower-income families. Earnings potential is severely restricted, and government welfare mainly targets poverty alleviation rather than sustaining middle-class independence. Healthcare inflation ranges from 11-13%, higher than general inflation of 5-6%.

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Oil Prices Drop After Trump Waives Russia Sanctions Amid Middle East Risks

Oil prices declined following US President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions on Russia, raising concerns about supply stability. Brent crude fell to $108.3 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate dropped to $101.2 per barrel. Ongoing security risks in the Middle East and uncertain US-Iran negotiations continue to contribute to market instability.

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Study Finds High Bacterial Load in Water Bottles

A 2024 study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences examined 30 water bottles—15 PET plastic and 15 stainless steel. PET bottles had an average microbial load of 68.8 CFU/ml, while steel bottles had 35.4 CFU/ml. Microbial load increased by 70% in PET and 23% in steel bottles within 3 hours of use. Cleaning reduced the load to 11.2 CFU/ml on average. CFU indicates colony-forming units of microbes.

Prabhat Khabar·

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Tiger Shroff Survives Attack Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

Tiger Shroff was unharmed when unidentified attackers fired at his vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area, injuring two people including his driver. Police suspect the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, known for previous threats to Bollywood stars. Similar security concerns have been raised for actors Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh amid growing fears of targeted attacks in the industry.

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Comedians Abhishek Upmanyu and Urooj Ashfaq Accused of Stalking and Joke Theft

Comedian Neetu Bhardwaj accused fellow comedians Abhishek Upmanyu, Urooj Ashfaq, and others of stalking her and her family, hacking their phones, and sharing private information. She made these allegations on Instagram, claiming they also stole her jokes. The accusations have sparked controversy within the comedy community.

Mint·

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