India has directed oil marketing companies to stop diverting sugar for ethanol production during the 2026-27 supply year, prioritising domestic sugar availability amid concerns over lower output and record-high prices. According to a tender issued on Friday, ethanol produced from sugarcane juice,...
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Shiv Sena (UBT) is campaigning to name the Vidyavihar bridge after actor Nana Patekar, countering BJP MLA Parag Shah’s proposal to honour Smit Machchhar....
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K-pop fans in India, it is time to start planning for a big musical weekend! Some of the genre’s biggest names are heading to New Delhi as Weverse Con Festival prepares to make its India debut in March 2027. The first line-up, which was announced on October 16, brings together K-...
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In Mumbai, the Bengali community comes alive during Durga Puja, embracing a wealth of cultural festivities and age-old customs. Prominent pandals such as HRCWA, TVBA, and Sanskriti present intricate themes and beautiful decorations. Attendees can enjoy classical music performance...
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Environmental experts gathered in Mumbai to address issues arising from rapid urban redevelopment and its consequences. Speakers highlighted the challenges of inadequate infrastructure and growing water crises in the city. They expressed concern over high real estate prices despi...
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Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished parts of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu area over an alleged unauthorised construction, according to information provided by the civic body. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ha...
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“I cultivated a soybean crop on 1.5 acres of my farm. I spent ₹25,000 and received a 60-kg yield. I could earn just ₹3,900. I borrowed ₹1,100 from my friend to send the money order,” Mr. Shaikh told reporters outside Surdi post office....
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Mumbai: Central Bank of India announced on Friday a consolidated net profit of ₹1,718.60 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, marking a 40.58 per cent increase compared to ₹1,222.00 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Revenue Performance Tota...
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In Mumbai, a debate has sparked over what to name the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. Shiv Sena (UBT) is pushing for a tribute to the beloved late actor Nana Patekar, while BJP MLA Parag Shah champions Captain Smit Machchhar’s name. Advocates for Patekar highlight the importance...
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Mumbai: Axis Bank Ltd announced on Saturday a 38% year-on-year increase in its net profit to ₹7,003 crore for the quarter ended 30 September 2026. This growth was attributed to a 12% rise in net interest income (NII) and improved asset quality. Financial Performance Net interest ...
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Mumbai: Monarch Surveyors and Engineering Consultants Limited, an infrastructure consulting and engineering services company, secured a ₹51.20 crore order from Southern Railway on October 17, 2026. The contract involves conducting traffic surveys, final location surveys, and prep...
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India and West Indies will face each other in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17. However, the weather could play spoilsport, with rain and thunderstorms threatening to interrupt the series decider. With the fi...
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Mumbai: Le Travenues Technology Limited, operating as ixigo , today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter and first half of the financial year 2026-27. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹63.42 crore for the quarter ended Sep...
