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India's Solar Wafer Expansion Faces Cost and Utilization Challenges

India plans to expand solar ingot and wafer manufacturing to about 80 GW by June 2028, led by Agastya Energy's ₹78 billion investment in a 12 GW facility in Orvakal, Andhra Pradesh. The project aims to create 3,500 jobs and support a 5 GW solar cell and module capacity. Challenges include high financing costs, polysilicon import dependence, capacity utilization, and competition with Chinese manufacturers, risking oversupply and cost disadvantages.

Mercom India··Orvakal

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Kayadu Lohar Shares BTS as 'Manjanathi' Wraps First Schedule

Director Mari Selvaraj's film 'Manjanathi' has completed its first shooting schedule. Actress Kayadu Lohar shared behind-the-scenes updates, highlighting her transformative experience and the film's emotional depth. The cast features Priyanka Mohan and Kathir, with music by Ilaiyaraaja. Further details and the release date are yet to be announced.

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Democrats Sue Trump Over Voter Purge Ahead of US Midterms

Democratic leaders have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of trying to interfere with state election authority by removing eligible voters from registration lists before the November 3 midterm elections. The case raises concerns about voter eligibility verification and protections against wrongful exclusion, drawing limited comparisons to India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

News18 World·

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Indian-Origin Lab Owner Charged in $66M US Covid Test Fraud

Rajesh Patel, an Indian-origin lab owner from Schaumburg, Illinois, faces five wire fraud charges for allegedly billing $66.2 million for 380,000 fake Covid-19 tests. Between May 2021 and April 2022, Patel created false negative results linked to Meridian Medical Staffing Inc. and billed the federally funded HRSA Uninsured Program, which covered Covid test costs for uninsured individuals. Conviction could mean up to 20 years per count.

HT World··Schaumburg

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Calls CM Vijay Her Lucky Charm

Samantha Ruth Prabhu praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for walking away from movies at his career peak to enter politics. Hosting Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, she called Vijay her 'lucky charm' and highlighted their three hit films—Kaththi, Theri, and Mersal—which grossed over ₹100 crore each. She admired his dedication and quiet leadership behind the scenes.

HT Entertainment·

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Silver Price Hits 11-Month Low Below ₹2 Lakh in India

Silver prices in India have fallen to an 11-month low, slipping below ₹2 lakh per kg to around ₹1,95,000 on the MCX. This drop is due to reduced industrial demand and a higher interest-rate environment limiting investment appeal. The current price is about 53.5% lower than the record high of ₹4,20,048 per kg reached in January 2026. Experts predict a potential 60% crash over the next 1-1.5 years.

Mint Markets·

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