VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: A Powerful Day for These Chinese Lucky Zodiac Signs Bangladesh Reviewing PM Modi’s Invitation to Tarique Rahman for BRICS Summit | World News Quote of the day by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: “Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on…” – why distance from the crowd can shape extraordinary minds | World News Nolan Wells update: Family takes legal step with social media subpoenas over missing phone data concerns | International Sports News Aliko Dangote To Donate: Africa’s richest billionaire plans to donate one-third of his $36bn wealth to charity NEW DELHI: While the use of rice, maize and damaged food grain for ethanol manufacturing has increased manifold in the past six years, maize has surpassed rice sold by Food Corporation of India (FCI) to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blended petrol (EBP) programme.Food ministry’s data submitted to Lok Sabha on Wednesday show that till June end of the current 2025-26 ethanol supply year (Oct to Sept), a little over 54 lakh tonne of FCI’s surplus rice and damaged foodgrain (including broken rice) had been used by distilleries under EBP programme, while the figure for maize was around 68 lakh tonne. Two months of the current ethanol supply year (ESY) are still left.Data show that there was no use of maize for ethanol manufacturing during ESY of 2020-21 and 2021-22. After a modest start in ESY 2022-23 with 8.3 lakh tonne of maize being used for manufacturing the bio-fuel, the figure jumped to 75.4 lakh tonne the next year and 131 lakh tonne in ESY 2024-25, which was an all-time high. In comparison, a little over 50 lakh tonne of FCI’s surplus rice and broken rice was used for ethanol production in 2024-25.The ministry said, “Diversification of feedstock base for ethanol production to sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses, C-heavy molasses, maize, damaged food grains, surplus FCI rice has reduced dependence on any single feedstock or crop and has supported agricultural diversification.” It added that inclusion of maize as a feedstock for ethanol production has helped provide farmers with assured markets and ensured better prices.FCI sells surplus rice for ethanol production after meeting the requirements under National Food Security Act and other welfare schemes and maintaining a buffer stock, the ministry stated. FCI had stopped supply of rice for ethanol production during ESY 2022-23.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAs per sugar industry, only 2,890 million litres of ethanol, just 28% of the total requirement, are to be procured from sugar-based feedstocks for ESY 2025–26, compared to 72% or 7,610 million litres from grain-based sources, of which 4,780 million litres are from maize (45%), and 2,830 million litres from rice (22%).On Tuesday, govt informed Rajya Sabha that FCI had sold rice to ethanol distilleries at Rs 2,250-2,320 per quintal during June 2025–June 2026, about 40% below its acquisition cost of Rs 3,720-3,889 a quintal. FCI’s average acquisition cost includes MSP and storage and carrying costs.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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He urged industry stakeholders to partner in curriculum development, training, internships and mentorship programmes to prepare young professionals for AI-driven industries.CII Uttar Pradesh Chairman and Avadh Rail Infra Ltd Managing Director Abhishek Saraff said artificial intelligence represented the foundation of the next industrial transformation and offered Uttar Pradesh an opportunity to emerge as a national leader in the sector. He said CII would work with the government, industry, academia and startups to promote responsible AI adoption, innovation and skill development.ADROSONIC CEO and Managing Director Mayank said Uttar Pradesh was emerging as a preferred destination for advanced manufacturing and technology-led innovation, backed by policy support, infrastructure and a growing industrial ecosystem. He encouraged industries to adopt AI and Industry 4.0 technologies while investing in innovation and workforce upskilling.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesInMobi Global Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Officer Dr Subi Chaturvedi said Uttar Pradesh had the potential to become a leading AI hub, with Lucknow playing a key role in developing the next generation of technology leaders. She said building an AI-first future required a strong foundation based on five pillars: compute, data, talent, applications and trust.Tata Consultancy Services Head of Zonal Operations (NGM) Dr Ajai Kumar Singh said Uttar Pradesh was steadily emerging as India’s AI powerhouse, supported by progressive government policies, a vibrant startup ecosystem and growing industry participation. He said the vision of developing Lucknow as India’s AI City could position the state as a leading destination for AI-driven innovation, talent and technology-led growth.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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Here’s what comic book hints Pisces Monthly Nadi Horoscope (August 2026): Solar Eclipse May Force You to Rethink a Passion Project Swiss scientists have created a living building material that grows stronger by pulling carbon dioxide from the air Anthony Smith arrest update: Former UFC star granted $500K bond as judge orders no contact with wife Researchers mapped 5,600km of Canada’s coast using 170 years of records; kelp persistence reached 88% in cold waters but fell to 52% in warmer sheltered areas BJP counters Rahul’s ‘not allowed to speak’ claim in Lok Sabha NEW DELHI: BJP MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his claim that he was not allowed to speak in the House, saying the Congress leader was given an opportunity to speak and that the objections raised during his speech were related to parliamentary rules.Patra also defended parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju and defence minister Rajnath Singh, rejecting Rahul’s allegation that he was repeatedly interrupted and prevented from completing his speech.The BJP leader’s remarks came after Rahul addressed a press conference following a stormy Lok Sabha session, during which the Congress leader alleged that he was denied an opportunity to speak after holding union home minister Amit Shah responsible for alleged police brutality against student protesters during the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march.Reacting to Gandhi’s claim, Patra said several opposition MPs, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had been given an opportunity to participate in the debate and questioned why Rahul Gandhi would have been denied the same opportunity.”At 6 PM today, Rahul Gandhi once again held a press conference and tried to mislead people by distorting the facts. First, he alleged that he was not allowed to speak. I have said this repeatedly: when 45 Members were given an opportunity to speak, why would Rahul Gandhi not be allowed to speak? When Priyanka Vadra was given an opportunity to speak, and she too made several allegations, why would Rahul Gandhi not be allowed to speak? Rahul Gandhi was given a full opportunity to speak, but he could not do so,” Patra said.Congress MP had earlier alleged that he repeatedly asked Speaker Om Birla to restore order in the House so that he could continue speaking.”As you saw today, the leader of the opposition was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha. Multiple times, I asked the Speaker to bring order to the House so that I could speak. Multiple times, Rajnath Singh ji and others were allowed to speak, but I was not allowed to speak,” Gandhi said at his press conference.Gandhi alleged that the reason given to him was his remarks holding Shah responsible for the alleged police action against protesting students. He further claimed that he was told he could continue speaking if he apologised, but said he refused to do so.The Lok Sabha proceedings had witnessed sharp exchanges during the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. The Bill was eventually passed by the House after a prolonged debate.Patra accused Gandhi of ‘shifting the goalposts’ after the BJP rejected his allegation that students were shot at during the protest.”If there’s one person from whom you should learn how to shift the goalposts, it is Rahul Gandhi. I went back and listened to what Rahul Gandhi said in the House today. He said that students were shot at and that the Home Minister had ordered the firing,” Patra said.He said BJP leaders, including Jitendra Singh, Piyush Goyal and Rijiju, had already stated that no firing took place and challenged Gandhi to produce evidence.”If you have any evidence of bullets being fired, show it. If you have any ballistic report, produce it. So now Rahul Gandhi has shifted the goalposts. This habit of changing the goalposts is an old one for him,” Patra said.Patra also questioned Gandhi’s claim that he had personally seen Shah speaking continuously with police officers and Jitendra Singh over the phone during the protest.”In his press conference today, Rahul Gandhi claimed that he personally saw the Home Minister speaking continuously with police officers over the phone and also speaking with Jitendra Singh. How did he see that? Was he sitting inside the Home Minister’s office?” Patra said.Patra defends Rijiju, Rajnath SinghPatra also defended the conduct of Rijiju and Rajnath Singh during the proceedings, saying the parliamentary affairs minister’s objections were justified under the rules of the House.”Rahul Gandhi alleged that Kiren Rijiju and Rajnath Singh interrupted him, while he himself was not given an opportunity to speak. First of all, the two or three objections raised by Kiren Rijiju were entirely justified. Those objections were regarding the use of the unparliamentary word which, under the rules of Parliament, cannot be used on the floor of the House. As the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, it was his responsibility to seek clarification on that,” Patra said.He said Rijiju had not acted aggressively and instead asked Gandhi to follow parliamentary rules.”Kiren Rijiju’s demeanour, body language, and choice of words reflected decency, humility, and composure. He was not angry. In a calm manner, he said, ‘We want to hear you. Please do not use the word, because the House functions according to parliamentary rules,'” Patra said.Patra also said Rajnath Singh had appealed to Gandhi to continue his speech and asked members of the Treasury Benches to listen to the Leader of Opposition.”Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made only one appeal. He said, ‘Rahul ji, please speak,’ and appealed to the members of the Treasury Benches to listen to Rahul Gandhi carefully. What greater example of democratic tradition could there be than that?” Patra said.Rahul alleges police brutality against studentsThe Parliament row came against the backdrop of a larger political dispute over the alleged police action against students who participated in the July 20 march towards Parliament.Gandhi, in his press conference, repeated his allegations that students were subjected to excessive force and claimed that pellet guns, electric batons and lathis fitted with nails were used during the crackdown.”They were shot with pellet guns. One boy who was shot with a pellet gun is most likely to lose his eye and may not be able to see. I have seen the AIIMS medical certificate, which shows that he was shot with pellet guns. Shock batons were used, not just normal lathis, lathis with nails. Where did the police get this idea from?” Gandhi said.He also alleged that Shah was responsible for the alleged police action and demanded his removal.”Now there are two possibilities. Either Amit Shah gave the order to shoot people with pellet guns, beat people with lathis with nails, and use electric batons, or he did not know it was happening. If he did not know, he is incompetent. If he ordered it, he is culpable. In either case, he has to go. And every single child who has been beaten must know this,” Gandhi said.Rahul also demanded an independent probe into the alleged police action, which is being monitored by the Supreme Court.BJP rejects firing allegationPatra separately rejected Rahul’s allegation that police fired bullets at students during the protest and said the Congress leader was making baseless claims against the Home Minister.”Rahul Gandhi said that the students were shot at under the orders of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju and even BJP in its press conference has explicitly cleared that no firing took place. If there are any cartridges, ballistic reports, please show,” Patra said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe also questioned Gandhi’s claim that Shah had ordered the alleged firing.”Rahul Gandhi claimed to have heard the conversation of the Union Home Minister, how is it possible? He earlier lied about Late Manohar Parrikar and Late Sushma Swaraj on Rafael deal. Now he is making such claims,” Patra said.The BJP has accused Gandhi of spreading misinformation and attempting to create confusion over the events surrounding the student protests.The party has also demanded that Gandhi apologise for what it described as baseless allegations made inside Parliament.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. Her work focuses on the latest political events, in-depth explainers, features, offbeat articles and viral social media trending stories.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Dear Saurav…’ BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Tells CJP’s Saurav Das To ‘Learn Some Skill’ | Watch’Detaining Activists Is Normal’: JP Nadda Defends Police Crackdown On CJP ProtestersWho Is V Kamakoti? 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According to the findings, 14 (45%) of the 31 chief ministers, nearly half of them, have declared criminal cases against themselves.More concerning is that 11 chief ministers (35%), one-third of them, face serious criminal charges, including offences carrying maximum punishments of five years or more, non-bailable cognizable offences, assault, murder, kidnapping, crimes against women, and violations under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Notably, two chief ministers have declared cases related to ‘attempt to murder’.The average assets per chief minister stand at a staggering Rs 118.07 crore. Out of the 31 chief ministers analysed, four (13%) are billionaires with declared assets crossing Rs 100 crore. Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar tops the list as the wealthiest, with total assets exceeding Rs 1,413 crore, followed by Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu (Rs 931 crores+), Tamil Nadu’s C Joseph Vijay (Rs 648 crores+), and Arunachal Pradesh’s Pema Khandu (Rs 332 crores+).The average assets per chief minister stand at a staggering Rs 118.07 crore. Out of the 31 chief ministers analysed, four (13%) are billionaires with declared assets crossing Rs 100 crore. At the other end of the spectrum, Jammu and Kashmir’s Omar Abdullah declared the lowest assets at Rs 55.24 lakhs, followed by West Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari (Rs 85.87 lakh) and Rajasthan’s Bhajan Lal Sharma (Rs 1.46 crore). Out of the 31 chief ministers evaluated, Rekha Gupta (Delhi) is the sole woman chief minister.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMajority of chief ministers are well-educated. Postgraduates form the largest segment at 29% (nine), followed by graduates at 23% (seven), graduate professionals at 19% (six), doctorates at 10% (three), and Class 10 or 12 pass accounting for the remainder.The analysis based on self-sworn affidavits filed by all 31 incumbent chief ministers before contesting their respective last elections has brought to light striking details regarding their criminal backgrounds, financial status and education across India’s 28 states and 3 Union territories. 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