Centre imposes stockholding limit of sugar to rein in price surge

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan's Defence Minister to discuss strengthening India-Japan relations. During the meeting, Modi referenced his earlier detailed discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Those talks had taken place during Takaichi's visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026. The meeting underscored both nations' commitment to deepening their strategic and defence partnership.

The United States has announced plans to impose what it describes as the most severe sanctions ever levied against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the announcement, signaling a significant escalation in economic pressure on Tehran. Bessent indicated he would reveal the full details of the sanctions package at a press conference on Monday. He told CNBC that he would outline precisely what measures the US intends to take against Iran at that briefing.

The FBI on Thursday added an Indian national named Kamal to its Most Wanted list over alleged ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal gang. He is accused of involvement in a transnational criminal organisation that conspired to interfere with commerce through extortion. The charges relate to cross-border criminal activity with links back to India. The FBI's announcement highlights growing international concern over the reach of the Bishnoi network.

Noel Tata, who chairs the Tata Trusts, has initiated the process of identifying a successor for the top role at Tata Sons. As part of this effort, Tata and a fellow trustee held a meeting with Deepak Parekh, the former chairman of HDFC. The consultations suggest that the selection process for the next Tata Sons chief is now formally underway. Parekh, a veteran of Indian business, is believed to have been approached for his counsel on the matter.
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