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Sugar Stocks Fall as Government Halts Sugar-Based Ethanol Diversion

Sugar stocks including Bajaj Hindusthan and Renuka Sugars fell up to 5% following the government's decision to stop diverting sugarcane for ethanol production. The policy change resets ethanol procurement, excluding sugar-based supplies and reducing maize ethanol rates to Rs 68.86. The government barred sugar-based ethanol in the 2026-27 tender to prevent sugar diversion for fuel blending.

The Times of India·

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India Rejects OIC Kashmir Resolution, Accuses Pakistan of Misuse

India has rejected the references to Jammu and Kashmir in the resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers' meeting held in Baghdad. India accused Pakistan of misusing the OIC platform to promote an anti-India agenda targeting New Delhi.

Firstpost·

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Host Tamil Cooking Reality Show

South cinema actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is making her small screen comeback by hosting the Tamil cooking reality show 'Celebrity MasterChef Tamil'. Amid her pregnancy, she expressed excitement about this new journey, reminiscing about childhood memories and watching shows with her mother. Fans are eagerly anticipating her appearance on the show.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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At Least 20 Yemeni Fighters Killed in Houthi Missile Attack

A Houthi missile attack on a military training camp in Shabwa province killed at least 20 coalition fighters and wounded over two dozen troops. Yemeni forces recaptured territory in Taiz governorate amid ongoing Houthi offensives. Additionally, a coalition airstrike in Saada killed nine people, including children and women, according to military officials.

TOI World·

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Heavy Rain Halts Katie Boulter's Japan Women’s Open Match in Osaka

Katie Boulter's first-round match at the Japan Women’s Open in Osaka was stopped due to heavy rain. She was playing against Japanese wildcard Himeno Sakatsume when the weather forced a suspension. The WTA 250 event faced delays as the venue lacked a roof. Officials suspended play for at least an hour, asking spectators to leave. This added to Boulter’s frustration amid limited recent match play.

HT World··Osaka

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Japan’s NEXTES Secures $12.6M Loan for Battery Production

Japan-based battery storage developer NEXTES secured a syndicated term loan of ¥2 billion (~$12.6 million) to enhance stationary battery production and fund R&D on battery storage products and control technology. The loan was arranged by Shoko Chukin Bank with eight regional banks participating. NEXTES also provides energy aggregation, installation, maintenance, and battery reuse services.

Mercom India·

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