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Sugar production in state drops by 17%, retail price may go up
Maharashtra's sugar production has dropped by 17.4% due to a substantial decrease in the recovery rate of sugarcane caused by unequal rainfall and climate change. This could result in a rise in retail prices. After the recent conclusion of the crushing season, sugar production in the state was reported at 1,053 lakh quintals in 2022-23 compared to 1,275.3 lakh quintal in 2021-22. The government incentives for converting sugar to ethanol have further led to a drop in sugar production. Experts predict that retail prices of sugar may increase by INR1 to INR2 per kg.

Amid Covid cases rise, J&K government question extension of staff at DRDO hospitals
The government has sought an explanation from principals of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and GMC Srinagar following the extension of staff deputed at special Covid hospitals set up by DRDO hospitals

G20 MACS to focus on sustainable agriculture, food security
The MAHARISHI (millets and other ancient grains international research) Initiative will be discussed in the meeting prominently, a senior official said

KV Corridor gives boost to spiritual tourism in Kashi
Nearly 12 lakh tourists visited temple town this weekend; hospitality, saree industries reaping benefits of this boom, say experts

US FDI flows to China dips, India gains: IMF report
India has emerged as the third-largest destination for US FDI flows between 2015 and 2020, with an increase of 20 percentage points in new investments
