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Brazil Catches Up as India Loses Bangladesh Corn Market

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India has recently been dethroned as the largest maize (corn) exporter to Bangladesh, to be replaced by Brazil. The development is part of a dynamic shift in global agricultural markets, mainly due to increased domestic consumption of maize in India, especially for ethanol production.

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Maharashtra CBG Policy 2026: Promoting Waste-to-Energy and Clean Fuel

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of the Government of Maharashtra has given his nod to the State Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026. This new policy seeks to help convert organic waste to fuel, boost scientific waste-management, and help India move towards a circular economy and climate-resilient development.

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Vivek Tripathi Named ED-WTD of AU Small Finance Bank.

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Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the appointment of the Executive Director (ED) of AU Small Finance Bank who will be Vivek Tripathi and will serve a term of three years. He will also become Whole-time Director (WTD) as of April 24, 2026, with the approval of the shareholders. The relocation reinforces the top management and board of directors of the bank.

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Shiv Ratan Agarwal dies: Growth Story of Legacy of Bikaji.

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Shiv Ratan Agarwal, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International Ltd died at the age of 74 in Chennai. His demise is a big blow to the packaged food industry in India where he was a key player in making the traditional snacks into internationally recognised products.

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New Lunar Minerals Discovery: CeriumMagnesium Changesite Explained.

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CeriumMagnesiumChangesite is a new lunar mineral found by the Chinese scientists, which is the 11th mineral to have been discovered in the Moon. The discovery announced by the China Geological Survey is a breakthrough in extraterrestrial geology and can be used in new technologies to create advanced materials and to use less energy.

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