India cuts sugar stock holding period for dealers to 15 days to curb hoarding ahead of festivals

The investment will focus on supporting indigenous technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing in areas spanning defence, aerospace, space and critical technologies, including nuclear power.

India's Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won the men's individual bronze medal in compound archery at the Asian Games.

In the 1950s, Cyril and Louis Keller engineered a groundbreaking compact loader tailored for turkey farmer Eddie Velo. Using simple materials to meet the unique demands of limited spaces, their inventive creation gained prominence at the 1958 Minnesota State Fair, drawing interest from Melroe Manufacturing Company. This marked the birth of the Bobcat skid-steer loader, a game-changer for farming and construction techniques.

The opposition alliance, known as INDIA bloc, will conduct protests against the Election Commission from October 2. This includes district-level marches, an appointment with the President, and other demonstrations planned throughout October. The Cockroach Janta Party will also engage in a Jail Bharo Andolan at Shivaji Park, Mumbai, on the same date. Both groups are demanding transparency in electoral processes and reforms in election governance.

FlyDubai news: During a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot. He managed to open the cockpit door while injured, allowing passengers to assist. Passengers including a dentist and several off-duty pilots helped restrain the attacker and stabilize the aircraft. The plane eventually landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after losing significant altitude. Officials confirmed Machchhar was in stable condition and receiving medical attention.

An Omani copilot attacked his captain on a FlyDubai flight from UAE to Israel. This incident led to the plane making a dangerous emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the copilot's arrest, while investigations are ongoing. Witnesses described chaos on board as passengers assisted the injured captain. The attack has raised security concerns ahead of an important anniversary in Israel.

In the U.S., manufactured homes are often burdened with high energy bills mainly due to inadequate insulation and outdated heating systems. Studies indicate that implementing energy efficiency improvements can significantly cut down on energy usage. A successful initiative by Idaho Power highlighted how free weatherization services could benefit low-income families. However, many remain unaware of these crucial support programs.

The Asian Games cricket tournament saw the Indian cricket team smash the Sri Lankan batting line, despite setbacks with its initial batting performance. Sri Lanka's bowlers provided a tough challenge to the Indian team. Ishan Kishan scored 80 as India surpassed its opposition by 124 runs and entered the finals to face Pakistan.