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Raw sugar rises as lower India output dims export hopes

LOWER OUTPUT COULD SIGNAL THAT THE WORLD'S SECOND LARGEST PRODUCER MAY CONTINUE TO LIMIT SHIPMENTS THIS YEAR

Dec palm oil imports at 9-mth low as buyers prefer soyoil

India's palm oil imports in December plunged to their lowest in nine months as a rally in prices to a 2-1/2-year high prompted refiners to increase purchases of substitute soyoil that was available at a discount, five dealers said.

India Gold Demand Dips; China Prices Climb Before New Year

Gold discounts in India remained steady this week as elevated prices kept buyers away, while Chinese dealers charged higher premiums in anticipation of stronger demand ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.

State Borrowings to Surge About 18% in Q4

Higher borrowings expected to drive capex, helping economic recovery

Govt diverts natural gas from LPG to city retailers

The government has slashed allocation of natural gas used for LPG production, and diverted the low-priced fuel to city gas retailers like Indraprastha Gas Ltd and Adani-Total Gas Ltd to meet a part of their requirement for CNG/piped cooking gas supplies, according to an official order.

Meta Taps Republican Joel Kaplan to Lead Global Policy Team

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

S Korean Prez Guards Prevent Arrest of Yoon After Stand-Off

Yoon Suk-yeol Is Under Criminal Investigation for Insurrection Over His December 3 Martial Law Bid That Stunned South Korea

Netanyahu sends team to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized a delegation to travel to Qatar for discussions on a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, his office said on Thursday, possibly the last effort to secure a deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

South Korea begins lifting jet wreckage after deadly crash

South Korean investigators said on Friday they expected to find more human remains as they began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air jet that crashed on landing last weekend killing all but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard.

Zelensky: 'Unpredictable' Trump could help end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview aired on Thursday that US President-elect Donald Trump's \"unpredictability\" could help end the war with Russia.

Thai PM Declares Over $400 Million in Assets

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than $400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches valued at almost $5 million.

Most people just want a good protagonist

The American author of children's books, on espionage novels and honouring his ancestors in his work

Friends with lasting benefits

Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners by Sreeram Chaulia highlights the intricacies of the country's partnerships with Japan, Australia, USA, Russia, France, Israel, UAE

Tribunals can restore property to abandoned parents, says top court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that tribunals constituted under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are empowered to order the restoration of property to parents if their children fail to fulfil their obligation of care.

Why Maithili Deserves Classical Language Status

The campaign for classical language status for Maithili has recently gained renewed momentum, especially following the Union Cabinet's approval of classical language recognition for five new languages including Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit.

No end to farm economy unease

The problem is deeper than MSP and loan waivers - only an objective conversation between the two sides can mitigate the crisis

India Shows The Way On Energy Transformation

Electricity demand is booming around the world.

Money Lesson for 2025: Keep Faith in Basics

There is little reason to panic: Stay diversified between debt and equity, instead of chasing high-risk instruments or treating the stock markets a gambling den

Bhopal's toxic waste: A 40-yr journey

When Mahesh Pal moved to the Nishatpura area in Bhopal in 2000, the gas tragedy that claimed over 5,000 lives in the neighbourhood didn't figure high on his list of concerns.

Maharashtra secretariat security system gets ₹42-crore tech upgrade

This will help weed out unauthorised footfalls in the state govt headquarters

Court Grants Actor Allu Arjun Bail With Conditions in Stampede Case

A court on Friday granted regular bail to top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2'.

Apology addressed to victims, not to terrorists': Manipur CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Friday clarified that his recent apology over the ethnic violence in the state was directed at the victims, not \"terrorists\".

SC to Hear CBI's Appeal on Dera Chief's Acquittal

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder of Ranjit Singh, a former manager of the sect.

Kuki-Zo Areas Blocked, Kangpokpi Shut Down

An economic blockade by a tribal body was underway in Kuki-Zo inhabited areas in Manipur on Friday to protest against alleged action by security forces on women in a village in Kangpokpi district, officials said on Friday.

Ladki Bahin scheme: Maha govt set to trim list of beneficiaries

Government will begin scrutiny of the list soon, says WCD minister

Saving wildlife noble task of forest guards

Law and justice minister Jogaram Patel on Friday said protecting forests and wildlife is not only a challenge but also a noble task of forest guards.

Five Killed, Eight Hurt in Udaipur Road Accident

At least five people were killed and eight others were injured after a trailer hit a tempo truck in Udaipur district on Friday, police said.

With rise in mercury, state gets brief relief from cold

Temperatures rose slightly on Friday morning even though cold conditions prevailed in parts of the state, according to the weather office.

Overall progress of Raj a key priority: Sharma

Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said the state government is fully committed to ensuring the overall development of the state by providing essential services such as roads, water, electricity, healthcare, and basic infrastructure.

Sariska tiger sedated, caught

After three days of intensive search, the Ranthambore and Sariska Tiger Reserve teams successfully tranquillized Sariska tiger ST-2402 on Friday.