RSS Warning on Bangladesh Model, Opposition Row and Protests in India

The central government has barred sugarcane juice and sugar syrup as feedstocks for ethanol procurement in the 2026-2027 supply cycle, directing that sugar diversion for ethanol be reduced to zero amid domestic price and supply concerns. Oil marketing companies have invited bids for around 1,100 crore litres of ethanol, placing greater emphasis on alternative sources such as maize, which now accounts for a major share of domestic ethanol output. Meanwhile, Indian equity benchmarks saw a volatile opening in a truncated trading week, with the Nifty hovering near the 23,000 mark. In the banking sector, reactions remained mixed following quarterly earnings: Punjab National Bank and ICICI Bank traded higher on strong profitability, while Axis Bank and HDFC Bank witnessed selling pressure. Yes Bank evaluated legal options regarding additional tier-1 bond liabilities. Concurrently, the Union Finance Minister attributed foreign portfolio investor equity outflows to excessive global liquidity while maintaining that domestic economic fundamentals remain sound.

Actor Tiger Shroff was shot at in Mumbai’s Juhu on Sunday while returning home after playing football. Visuals from the football ground show the actor meeting fans, waving at the media and posing for pictures moments before the incident. The actor was returning home after playing football when the incident took place. He is safe but suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand.

Following the firing incident near Pushpa Park in Juhu, actor Tiger Shroff was seen leaving hospital under police escort as law enforcement launched a probe to identify the unidentified assailants.

A Bollywood actor escaped unhurt after being targeted in a firing incident. Following the incident, the Chief Minister contacted the actor directly to offer support and assurances of safety. The Deputy Chief Minister also reached out to provide necessary security assistance during the situation. The state leadership affirmed solidarity, stating that the accused would be apprehended soon and advising against panic. Additionally, the Chief Minister contacted the police commissioner to inquire about the shooting incident and review the developments concerning the attack on the actor.