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Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priority
India faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situation has prompted New Delhi to prioritize food security over its ethanol blending targets. Estimates suggest that the ethanol blending ratio may decrease this supply year from 20% to around 15%. Producers are being squeezed by increased corn prices and reduced purchasing prices for ethanol.
Former Andhra Pradesh deputy CM Srinivas dies of heart attack
Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Alla Nani passed away suddenly from a heart attack. He was 56 years old at the time of his untimely passing. Nani had previously served as Deputy CM and health minister under the YSRCP government. Following his election loss, he switched his political affiliation to the TDP party. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed their deep condolences.
Piyush Pandey had a strong Bollywood connection. He acted in a John Abraham movie. His sister is a famous singer and brother a noted film director
Indian advertising mourns the loss of Piyush Pandey, who died at 70. He transformed the industry over four decades with iconic campaigns for brands like Asian Paints and Cadbury. Piyush championed Hindi in advertising, making it resonate with Indian audiences. Piyush Pandey had a strong Bollywood connection. Read on to know more about him!
Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike
The International Longshoremen's Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies said they had reached a tentative agreement for a six-year contract, a week ahead of a Jan. 15 deadline.
US port labor talks resume with spotlight on automation
The International Longshoremen's Association wants to eliminate past labor contract concessions on automation - notably the use of semi-automated cranes that stack containers on docks - arguing they pose a threat to jobs.
Maersk asks customers to remove cargo before potential strike at US ports
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), a union with more than 45,000 members, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) in October had agreed to a wage deal of a 62% hike over six years, ending a three-day strike.
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US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike
Shippers fear another strike amid union's hard line against automation.
US port strike ends, but clearing long ship queues will take time
At least 54 container ships queued up outside the ports over three days as the strike prevented unloading and threatened shortages of everything from bananas to auto parts.
Port union agrees to suspend strike
The strike, which the dockworkers union began Tuesday, threatened to weigh on the economy five weeks before national elections.
East and Gulf Coast dockworkers go on strike first time in nearly 50 years; Here is all you need to know
Thousands of dockworkers in US East and Gulf coasts began a strike, affecting major ports like New Jersey, Virginia, and Texas. The strike follows stalled wage negotiations. Key cargo, including consumer goods and manufacturing parts, will be disrupted. The first strike at these ports since 1977, it may cost the economy significantly daily without imminent presidential intervention.
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas went on strike over wages and automation. About 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association are involved. This strike affects 36 ports and is the first by the union since 1977. If prolonged, it could disrupt the supply chain, cause shortages, and potentially impact the economy.
A looming east coast port strike could shake the economy
Many shipments have been diverted to West Coast ports, where dockworkers belong to a different union that agreed a new contract last year. The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles say they are handling at least as many containers as they did during the pandemic shipping boom of 2021-22.
A looming east coast port strike could shake the economy
Businesses are accelerating imports and redirecting cargo to avoid disruptions from a potential dockworkers' strike on the East and Gulf coasts. The strike, set for Oct. 1, could significantly impact the economy. Importers have taken measures like ordering goods early and using West Coast ports to mitigate risks.
Will automation replace jobs? Port workers may strike over it
The International Longshoremen's Association, which has more than 47,000 members, said it had discovered that the gate was using technology to check and let in trucks without union workers, which it said violated its labor contract.
10 Best Inspirational Biographies You Must Read
Inspirational biographies can help people identify their passions and determine what to do to pursue them, even in difficult times. To help you find the best inspirational biographies, read this article.
Who was Ron Sexton aka Donnie Baker? Know about the Comedian's family as he passes away at 52
US comedian Ron Sexton aka Donnie Baker died on July 21, while on tour in Ohio. Know about his family as he kept his personal life private.
How SBI Card users can increase their credit card limit
If you are an SBI Card user, then here's how you can check if you are eligible for a pre-approved credit limit increase. And if you are not eligible, here is what you need to do to increase your credit card limit.
SBI Card to soon issue Rupay credit cards: CEO Hardayal Prasad
RuPay is the first-of-its-kind domestic debit and credit card payment network of India developed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
How Indian epics broke the gender binary
In the Valmiki Ramayana, there are descriptions of Rakshasa women who kiss women on Ravana's bed on whose lips lingers the taste of their master.
Indian Library Association wants government to give impetus to public library system
Besides, another resolution was adopted to launch a national-level programme to inculcate and promote reading habits among people.
Tributes paid to Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on 128th birth anniversary
The nation today paid tributes to former Union Home Minister and Bharat Ratna Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on his 128th birth anniversary.
PM Narendra Modi wraps up UAE visit
Modi, who was the first Indian PM to visit the Gulf nation in 34 years, held talks with the UAE Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed AI Nahyan.
India can cut down fiscal deficit without hurting people: Ila Patnaik
"It is a difficult question, but if there is a political will, one can easily cut down by 1 per cent of GDP without causing pain to people."
Ila Patnaik appointed principal economic adviser in finance ministry
Patnaik, who is currently RBI Chair Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, replaces Dipak Dasgupta.
"Namo" mobile fish stall opens after tea outlets
After tea outlets named after Narendra Modi, BJP today launched another election campaign move-'NaMo' mobile fish stall ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
Cargo diversion feared as longshore talks collapse
Talks have collapsed between the US east coast ILA and USMX, sparking fears of a mass cargo diversion to west coast ports.
We are not likely to see a recovery: Ila Patnaik, NIPFP
In an interview with ET Now, Ila Patnaik, Professor, NIPFP, speaks about the IIP numbers and the Indian economy. Excerpts:
Rupee may depreciate further unless we have better policies: Ila Patnaik, NIPFP
Rupee could depreciate further unless we improve policies and I can easily see whatever foreign investment is coming even more of that goes out.
Gender bender
The patch of forest on the Palakkad-Coimbatore road kindles memories of sacred groves.
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