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What was once seen as the engine of India’s clean fuel transition is now grappling with oversupply, with ethanol production capacity significantly exceeding current blending needs.Industry estimates show nearly 20 billion litres of installed ethanol capacity, with another 4 billion litres expected shortly, against an annual requirement of about 11 billion litres to meet the current 20% ethanol blending with petrol (E20) target for the ethanol year that began last November, according to an ET report. The mismatch has resulted in more than 50% excess capacity across the sector.The development has raised concerns among policymakers and producers about investment viability…
Kshatriya Karni Sena chief issued a strong warning to filmmakers over movies he alleged targeted “Sanatan Dharma” and hurt religious and community sentiments. Raj Shekhawat, national president of the Sena, said that his group might confront them at their homes in Mumbai and “teach them a lesson.”The right-wing outfit leader voiced objections to the upcoming films Yadav Ji Ki Love Story and Ghooskhor Pandat, accusing filmmakers of disrespecting faith and social groups, news agency PTI reported.”The time has come to enter the homes of producers and directors who make films on our deities and culture and teach them a lesson,”…
Chennai,: Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) president KM Kader Mohideen met DMK representatives on Sunday for seat-sharing talks ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls here and demanded that five seats be allotted to them to contest the elections under the coalition. Speaking to reporters, IUML President KM Kader Mohideen said, “On behalf of IUML, we met the DMK representatives and demanded that five seats should be allotted to us.”The DMK’s seat-sharing negotiation committe held discussions with alliance partners ahead of the upcoming elections. Senior leaders T.R. Baalu, K.N. Nehru, E.V. Velu, Tiruchi Siva, R.S. Bharathi, and M.R.K. Panneerselvam were present.The…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has approved a redevelopment project to modernise the iconic ice-skating rink in Shimla, with an estimated investment of Rs 20.22 crore.The initiative aims to strengthen tourism and promote winter sports in the hill town. Established in 1920 during the British era, the rink long served as a landmark attraction at Lakkar Bazar and nurtured generations of ice skaters.Chandigarh: JSW ₹1500cr Steel Boost, BJP Thanks Giani Singh, 96 Officers Shifted and MoreThe upcoming transformation will convert the historic venue into a modern, state-of-the-art sports facility designed to meet international standards while preserving its legacy, said an…
JAIPUR: The Election Commission Saturday released the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process covering 199 of 200 assembly constituencies in Rajasthan, excluding the Anta constituency in Baran. The final list includes 5.15 crore voters, with 31.36 lakh (5.7%) names removed from the state’s electoral rolls during the SIR process that began in Oct last year. The names of more than two lakh voters were deleted in Jodhpur, with the highest number of deletions in the district reported in former chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s Sardarpura constituency. The lowest number of deletions in Jodhpur were recorded in Osian.Of…
Kolkata: A senior employee of New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) might have fallen prey to online CEO fraud. The complaint was submitted from NKDA’s office address under the jurisdiction of Techno City police station. A case was lodged at BDN cyber crime police station.The administrative officer (estate management) of the NKDA lodged a complaint with police alleging that the superintending architect of NKDA had received WhatsApp messages, whose sender posed as the NKDA chairman. The messages were sent from a mobile number carrying a foreign code, the complainant alleged. The sender had allegedly contacted the employee and misled him…
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Updated on: Feb 22, 2026 4:05:16 PM ISTIND vs SA T20 World Cup Live Score: Follow Latest UpdatesIndia vs South Africa T20 World Cup Live Score: India’s Super 8 campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins with a heavyweight clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Sunday. It is the first match of the Super 8 phase for both sides, and in a group where net run rate could become decisive, early momentum matters.India enter this contest with clear statistical trends. Ishan Kishan has been their most explosive batter so far, scoring 176…
File photo of Indian men’s hockey team. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Indian men’s hockey team dished out a much improved show but still went down to formidable Australia in the penalty shootout in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart on Sunday (February 22, 2026). The two sides were tied at 2-2 after full time with Amit Rohidas (15th) and Jugraj Singh (43rd) putting India in front before a brace from Joel Rintala (47th, 56th) helped Australia get back on level terms. In the shootout, though, Australia emerged 5-4 victorious. This was after India lost five matches in…