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136No intention to increase ethanol blending in fuel beyond 20%: Union minister Hardeep Puri
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has no immediate plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%. He defended...
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172Pakistan to Maintain Wheat Reserves of Up to 6 Million Tonnes
Pakistan will maintain strategic wheat reserves of up to 6 million tonnes to ensure uninterrupted supplies and prevent shortages. The government set...
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110Festive Tailwind Lifts Indian Sugar, While EU Prices Stay Firm
Indian sugar, jaggery and shakkar prices strengthened ahead of festivals amid robust demand and limited market arrivals. Government measures, including higher sales...
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99Assam allows oil palm cultivation on 5 per cent of unused tea garden land
Assam approved oil palm cultivation on up to 5% of unused tea garden land to diversify farming and boost incomes. The state...
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179Amid drought, maize farmers stare at bleak prospects in Karnataka’s Hassan
Drought has caused estimated crop losses of ₹724.4 crore in Karnataka’s Hassan district, destroying 64.14% of maize cultivation. Farmers who shifted from...
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134Telangana: CID Probes Diversion Of Nearly 1 Lakh Tonne Of Fine Rice
Telangana CID is investigating the alleged diversion of 80,000–90,000 tonnes of fine rice allocated to the FCI during Kharif 2025–26. Millers allegedly...
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220Wheat sowing lags at 11,000 ha so far amid deficient monsoon; rabi acreage down
India’s wheat sowing reached just 11,000 hectares by October 23, down from 27,000 hectares a year earlier, amid a deficient monsoon. Lower...
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205Sugar season 2026–27 begins on schedule, nearly 107 mills commence operations across India: ISMA
ISMA reported that India’s 2026–27 sugar season began on schedule, with 107 mills starting crushing across major producing states by October 25....
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116Palm oil price declines on profit-taking after weekly gains
Malaysian palm oil futures fell 0.5% to MYR 4,793 per tonne on October 26 amid profit-taking. Strong exports, up 58.5–78.4% during October...
