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ESTIC-2026

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 04 Oct 2026, 03:05 AM IST

Maharashtra Reclaims Sugar Lead, but Water Stress and Idle Capacity Expose Deeper Risks

Maharashtra has regained its position as India’s leading sugar-producing state, but the latest five-year trend points to a more complicated reality beneath the headline gain. The state’s long-term challenge is shifting from installed capacity to dependable cane supply, water efficiency, and the effective use of its bioenergy assets.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 10:11 PM IST

Paytm’s Indian Ownership Climbs to 56% as Domestic Institutions Deepen Their Bet

One 97 Communications Ltd., the parent of Paytm, has seen Indian ownership rise above 56% in the latest quarter, underscoring a continued shift toward domestic control of one of India’s most closely watched digital payments companies. Domestic institutional ownership has also increased sharply to 29.5%, while foreign direct investment has eased to 18%, highlighting a changing shareholder base as local investors expand their influence.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Bengaluru Agriculture Officials Seize Pesticides Worth ₹3.12 Lakh in Compliance Sweep

Agriculture department officials in Bengaluru have seized pesticides valued at ₹3.12 lakh, including chlorpyrifos, malathion and bifenthrin, in a regulatory action aimed at tightening oversight of chemical inputs used in farming. The seizure underscores the state’s continuing scrutiny of pesticide trade and distribution, where compliance lapses can carry direct implications for crop safety, farmer health and environmental protection.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM IST

CropLife Urges Judicious Pesticide Use as Rabi Sowing Gains Pace

India’s pesticides industry body CropLife has issued an advisory urging farmers to use crop protection products judiciously as Rabi sowing begins, framing careful application as a way to contain input costs without sacrificing yields. The statement comes at a time when growers are balancing tighter margins, variable weather and the need to protect output in a season that is critical for food supply and farm incomes.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 09:13 PM IST

IMF Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 7% on Strong Domestic Demand

The International Monetary Fund has lifted India’s growth forecast for fiscal 2026-27 to 7%, citing resilient domestic demand and a still-firm investment backdrop even as the global economy remains subdued. The upgrade underscores India’s relative outperformance, but the Fund also warned that inflation pressures and geopolitical risks could complicate the outlook.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy14 Oct 2026, 04:10 PM IST

CropLife Urges Judicious Pesticide Use as Rabi Sowing Begins

CropLife India has issued an advisory urging farmers to use crop protection products judiciously as the Rabi sowing season gets underway, framing the guidance as a way to contain input costs without sacrificing yields. The industry body said disciplined application can help farmers protect productivity while avoiding unnecessary spending at a time of tight margins in agriculture.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 03:50 PM IST

ICAR to Host Introductory Event and Media Briefing Ahead of ESTIC-2026

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is preparing to hold an introductory programme and media interaction ahead of ESTIC-2026, signaling an early effort to frame the event’s policy relevance and public messaging. The move suggests a deliberate push to build visibility around the upcoming initiative and align stakeholders before the main conference cycle begins.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:52 PM IST

Indian Kurash Athlete Yash Kumar Chauhan Fails Dope Test Ahead of Asian Games 2026

Indian kurash player Yash Kumar Chauhan, 24, has failed a dope test after his sample reportedly returned positive for at least three banned substances, including metabolites of the anabolic steroid Metandienone. The case is a serious setback for Indian combat sports and could trigger disciplinary action under anti-doping rules as the Asian Games 2026 cycle intensifies.

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India Entertainment & Culture15 Oct 2026, 08:29 PM IST

Durga Puja 2026 Brings Bengal’s Biggest Festival to Chennai’s Streets, Kitchens and Cultural Stages

Chennai’s Bengali community is preparing to turn the city into a vibrant outpost of Durga Puja 2026, blending ritual worship, cultural programming and Kolkata-style food into a festival that now reaches well beyond its traditional base. From themed pandals to community feasts and performances, the celebration reflects both cultural continuity and Chennai’s growing appetite for plural, citywide festivities.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 07:27 PM IST

Prototype Racing Faces a Software-Defined Future as IMSA Looks Beyond 2026

As IMSA closes its 2026 season, the sport is already confronting a larger question: how to preserve prototype racing’s competitive edge without letting software complexity outrun the racing itself. The next phase, likely shaped by tighter rules stability and more disciplined platform development, could determine whether the category remains a showcase for engineering innovation or becomes another cost-heavy technology arms race.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 2 Puts Bengaluru’s Tech Future Under the Spotlight

Day 2 of TechSparks 2026 brought together policy, infrastructure and capital narratives that are shaping India’s startup economy. Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda outlined a technology-led governance and mobility vision for Bengaluru, while Stripe framed the operational realities of taking Indian businesses global and venture investors sharpened their focus on deeptech.

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India Sports & Cricket15 Oct 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Sports Ministry to Conduct Day-Long Review of India’s Asian Games 2026 Performance Next Week

The Sports Ministry is preparing a detailed, day-long review of India’s below-par performance at the Asian Games 2026, with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expected to lead the exercise next week. The meeting is likely to examine results across disciplines, assess preparation gaps, and identify structural fixes as India recalibrates its continental ambitions.

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World Politics & Diplomacy15 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM IST

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners Capture Nature’s Hardest Truths

The winning images in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition present a stark portrait of a planet under pressure, from an urban coyote navigating human space to an elephant carrying its dead calf. The selections underscore how wildlife photography has become not only an art form but also a global record of environmental strain, coexistence, and loss.

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Co-Occurring Entities

Entities frequently referenced alongside ESTIC-2026:

New Delhi(1)Maharashtra sugar industry(1)Maharashtra(1)India(1)Defence Research and Development Organisation(1)