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automobile, automotive, business, technology

KTM 250 Duke 2024 Launched at Rs 2.41 Lakh: Gets TFT Display and LED Headlamp

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KTM has introduced an updated version of the 250 Duke, featuring a new TFT display similar to the one found in the 390 Duke. Despite these improvements, the price remains competitive, with the updated model available at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.41 lakh in India.

The 2024 KTM 250 Duke now comes equipped with a vibrant TFT display that offers improved graphics, Bluetooth connectivity, and a simpler interface, enhancing the overall rider experience. The design has also received a modern upgrade, incorporating LED daytime running lights and a headlamp surround borrowed from the 390 Duke, giving the bike a fresh and contemporary look.

Additionally, KTM has upgraded the 250 Duke’s switchgear to match the 390 Duke’s setup, featuring a four-way menu switch for easier navigation through the display options. Key features such as switchable ABS and a bi-directional quick-shifter continue to be part of the package, ensuring the bike offers a great blend of performance and technology.

Under the hood, the KTM 250 Duke remains powered by its 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, delivering 30bhp and 25Nm of torque. Its lightweight trellis frame and aluminium subframe, shared with the 390 Duke, contribute to a nimble and energetic ride. Weighing just 163kg and equipped with a practical 15-litre fuel tank, the bike is both easy to handle and suitable for daily use.

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**KTM 200 Duke Updates**

KTM has also announced significant technological upgrades for its popular KTM 200 Duke. Starting from October 2024, the 200 Duke will feature a brand new 5-inch color TFT display, offering navigation and Bluetooth connectivity for a superior riding experience.

The refreshed KTM 200 Duke is priced at Rs 2,03,412 (ex-showroom, Delhi). It continues to be powered by its reliable 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine, producing 24.67bhp and 19.2Nm of torque. The bike comes with a 6-speed gearbox paired with a standard clutch system.

Handling is enhanced by a trellis steel frame, a 43mm upside-down front fork, and a 10-step adjustable rear monoshock. Stopping power comes from disc brakes on both ends, while the 17-inch alloy wheels equipped with 110-section front and 150-section rear tyres complete the sporty package.

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With these updates, KTM continues to strengthen its lineup, offering more technology, improved aesthetics, and engaging performance in the premium commuter motorcycle segment.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/automobiles/ktm-250-duke-2024-launched-at-rs-241-lakh-gets-tft-display-and-led-headlamp

politics, regional

Omar Abdullah’s NC Gets Support Of 4 Independent MLAs, Reaches Majority Mark Without Congress In J&K

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In a significant development for the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, four independent MLAs extended their support to Omar Abdullah’s party on Thursday. This has enabled the NC to reach the majority mark in the 90-member assembly without requiring support from the Congress party.

With this added support, the NC now commands the backing of 46 lawmakers, surpassing the majority threshold. Consequently, Omar Abdullah no longer needs Congress’s support to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir.

### Omar Abdullah Elected Leader of the Legislature Party

Omar Abdullah is set to be the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after being unanimously elected as the leader of the NC legislature party. The decision was taken during a meeting held at the NC headquarters located in the ‘Nawa-e-Subha’ complex in Srinagar on Thursday.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, JKNC Vice President Omar Abdullah announced,
“I have been elected as the leader of the Legislature Party. I express my gratitude to the MLAs. Talks are ongoing to obtain a letter of support from Congress. Four independent MLAs have also extended their support to the National Conference. Now the number of NC members stands at 42, plus the 4 independent MLAs. After receiving the letter from Congress, we will go to the Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the government.”

The meeting was attended by NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Omar Abdullah, senior party leaders, and recently elected MLAs. Farooq Abdullah had already indicated immediately after the election results were announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that Omar Abdullah would become the new Chief Minister of J&K.

### Priority to Restore Statehood

Omar Abdullah emphasized that the first task of the new J&K cabinet would be to pass a resolution demanding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
“It should be the first business of the cabinet to pass a resolution asking the Centre to restore statehood to J&K. The Chief Minister should then travel to Delhi with the resolution and request the government to restore our statehood,” he said.

Abdullah added that this promise had been made by the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and other leaders.
“Nowhere did they state that statehood would be restored only to a government that includes BJP members,” he remarked.

The NC leader also reiterated that the party would never abandon its demand for the restoration of Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir.
“Our stand on this will never change,” he asserted.

### Omar Abdullah’s Political Journey

This will be Omar Abdullah’s second term as Chief Minister. He was first elected in 2009 at the age of 38, becoming the Chief Minister of the J&K state. Now, he will assume office as the Chief Minister of the J&K Union Territory.

### Election Results Snapshot

The 98-member J&K Legislative Assembly results are as follows:
– National Conference (NC): 42 seats
– Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 29 seats
– Congress: 6 seats
– Peoples Democratic Party (PDP): 3 seats
– Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]: 1 seat
– Peoples Conference: 1 seat
– Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 1 seat
– Independents: 7 seats

Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor will nominate five members based on recommendations from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

With a clear majority, the National Conference is poised to form the government, with Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister, focusing on promises such as the restoration of statehood and Article 370.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/omar-abdullahs-nc-gets-support-of-4-independent-mlas-reaches-majority-mark-without-congress

community, family-friendly, politics

‘Not A Hindu’: Zohran Mamdani Faces Flak For Visiting Temple In Shoes During New York City Mayoral Poll Campaign

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**Mumbai:** Nearly a month before the New York City mayoral elections, Indian-American politician Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate, found himself at the center of a controversy following his visit to temples in the city.

Mamdani has faced criticism online after a picture surfaced showing him wearing shoes inside a temple. Interestingly, others in the same photo were barefoot. The image is reportedly from the Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam temple in New York City. Ahead of the mayoral polls, Mamdani visited two temples in the city as part of his campaign.

“I’m proud of my Hindu heritage, I’m proud to be someone who would be the first Muslim mayor of this city, and I’m proud to hold all of those things together,” Mamdani told NepYork, a New York-based news portal.

He added, “I am proud that I would be the first Indian-American mayor of this city. I am proud of the fact that my mother’s family is Hindu. And I grew up with a keen understanding, whilst myself being a Muslim, what Hinduism means. The stories that I learned, the tradition, the faith, the practices.”

### Netizens’ Reactions

The images sparked strong reactions on social media, with many criticizing Mamdani for wearing shoes inside the temple.

“Zohran Mamdani is not a Hindu. He may not have known that we do not wear shoes inside the temple. He clearly does not want to follow others who are with him and are not wearing shoes. It was the responsibility of this photo-op seeking group to demand he takes off his shoes and respects Hindu tradition and faith at least inside a temple,” wrote prominent columnist Sunanda Vashist.

Another user commented, “Comparing the group photo of Zohran Mamdani & others in Flushing temple with the below picture, one can easily understand that he was allowed to go deep inside the @nyganeshtemple with shoes. Neither the temple management seems to have appraised him of the Hindu temple customs, nor did he bother to ask and understand.”

However, some users pointed out that the location where Mamdani was standing was outside the temple proper. One X user noted, “You might not be a Hindu if you didn’t know that the dwaja stambha is outside of the temple.”

### Who Is Zohran Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani gained significant attention earlier this year after winning the Democratic mayoral primary, defeating veteran politician Andrew Cuomo.

Born in Uganda to Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, Zohran moved to New York at the age of seven. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2018 and recently married a Syrian artist.

Before entering politics, Mamdani worked as a housing counselor, assisting low-income families in fighting eviction. In 2020, he was elected to the New York State Assembly, where he identifies as a “democratic socialist.”

As the mayoral race approaches, all eyes remain on Mamdani and how he navigates both his campaign and cultural expectations.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/not-a-hindu-zohran-mamdani-faces-flak-for-visiting-temple-in-shoes-during-new-york-city-mayoral-poll-campaign

international relations, politics, travel

‘This Is The Prime Minister’: UK PM Keir Starmer Surprises British Airways Co-Passengers From Cockpit On Maiden India Visit – Video

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**British PM Keir Starmer Begins Historic First Visit to India**

*New Delhi:* British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commenced his maiden visit to India on an unusual note. A video circulated showing Starmer aboard his British Airways flight from London to Mumbai, greeting passengers with the words: “This is the Prime Minister. I’m in the cockpit. This is the biggest trade mission to India that the UK has ever sent. I’m looking forward to working with you as we explore all the opportunities in our new free trade agreement.”

**PM Modi Welcomes Starmer**

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to welcome Starmer, calling it his “historic first visit to India.” Modi posted, “Looking forward to our meeting tomorrow for advancing our shared vision of a stronger, mutually prosperous future.”

**About the Visit**

Starmer is on a two-day visit to India accompanied by a 125-strong business delegation. His itinerary began in Mumbai, where he visited the iconic Yash Raj Film Studio and also participated in a football event.

Following these engagements, Starmer shifted focus to traditional diplomacy with a meeting planned with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This discussion aimed to prepare for talks with PM Modi, where both leaders will review progress in various aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aligned with ‘Vision 2035’.

Trade is the main focus of this visit. Starmer and his delegation intend to explore opportunities presented by the recently signed India-UK free trade agreement. This agreement aims to double bilateral trade between the two nations to nearly $100 billion by 2030.

**Trade Agreement Under Scrutiny**

Despite the optimism surrounding the trade agreement, it is still subject to parliamentary scrutiny in the UK. The House of Lords International Agreements Committee launched an inquiry on September 10 to examine the potential benefits and risks of the deal, its implications for bilateral relations, and the wider geopolitical context.

Lord Goldsmith, chair of the committee, emphasized this holistic review, highlighting the importance of understanding the agreement’s impact on the UK-India relationship.

**India’s Perspective**

Indian Ambassador Ruchi Ghanashyam, former High Commissioner to the UK, expressed a cautiously optimistic view. She said the deal “provides an ambitious roadmap to deepen the economic and trade relationship in the medium and long term.” However, she noted some issues remain to be resolved.

“While we have yet to see easing of visa restrictions from the UK side, important agreements covering migration, mobility, and social security contributions for Indian workers in the UK are definitely steps in the right direction,” Ghanashyam stated. “There is logic to strengthening bilateral ties between India and the UK, and both governments recognize that.”

**Visa Issue: A Point of Friction**

The visa issue continues to be a sensitive topic in the India-UK relationship. During a press interaction in Mumbai, Starmer made it clear that visa discussions would not be part of his visit itinerary.

This was no surprise to Rahul RoyChaudhury, Senior Fellow for South and Central Asian Defence, Strategy and Diplomacy at the UK-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). He explained, “Immigration has become a significant political issue in the UK, with a large anti-immigration rally having taken place recently in London.”

RoyChaudhury added, “This issue is expected to dominate the local elections next summer (2026) and the general elections in 2029, in which the Labour party faces potential losses to right-wing parties. As a result, there is a stiff crackdown on illegal immigration alongside prospective curtailments on legal migration to address anti-immigration sentiment.”

**Additional Engagements**

Starmer and Modi are also scheduled to participate in the CEO Forum and the Global Fintech Fest 2025 on Thursday, further strengthening business and technological collaborations between the two nations.

**Addressing Concerns on Sikh Extremism**

On concerns related to Sikh extremism, experts believe Starmer’s government has dispelled expectations from Sikh separatists that the Labour government would sympathize with their cause.

“There is now greater awareness within the British government about the detrimental impact of Sikh separatist groups in the UK, with a clear emphasis to prevent a situation similar to those seen in parts of Canada and the US,” said Roy Chaudhury.

Ambassador Ghanashyam reiterated that while both countries remain engaged on this sensitive subject, it should not be exaggerated. “Sikh separatists represent a small fraction and do not reflect the majority view of the Sikh community in the UK.”

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*This historic visit marks a significant phase in India-UK relations, with trade and diplomacy at its core as both nations look toward a mutually prosperous future.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/this-is-the-prime-minister-uk-pm-keir-starmer-surprises-british-airways-co-passengers-from-cockpit-on-maiden-india-visit-video

competition, figure skating, injury, japan, sports

山本草太、腰痛悪化で棄権も　フィギュアCSトリアレティ杯

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**山本草太、腰痛悪化で棄権も　フィギュアCSトリアレティ杯**
2025年10月9日 7:51（2025年10月9日 7:53 更新）
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【トビリシ共同】フィギュアスケートのチャレンジャー・シリーズ（CS）トリアレティ杯に出場する日本勢が、開幕前日の8日、ジョージアのトビリシで公式練習に臨みました。

男子選手の山本草太（MIXI）は、今季抱えている腰痛が悪化したため、棄権の可能性があることが伝えられています。

公式練習では調整に努めましたが、コンディションの回復が厳しい状況です。今後の動向に注目が集まっています。

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残り約200文字を表示するには、7日間無料トライアル（一日37円で読み放題）、もしくは年払いプランへのご加入が必要です。

クリップ機能は有料会員の方のみご利用いただけます。
西日本新聞meについてはこちらをご覧ください。

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写真：公式練習で調整する山本草太＝トビリシ（共同）
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409178/

general

NASA silent as Juno mission around Jupiter may have ended

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NASA’s Juno probe, launched in 2011 to study Jupiter and its moons, may already be inactive.

The mission, which began orbiting Jupiter in 2016, has been extended multiple times over the years. Despite these extensions, NASA has not officially confirmed whether the spacecraft is still operational.

As a result, the current status of Juno remains uncertain, leaving scientists and space enthusiasts eager for updates from the agency.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/nasa-silent-as-juno-mission-around-jupiter-may-have-ended-23597867

business, politics, technology

PM Modi In Mumbai Day 2: Bilateral Talks With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Fintech Fest & More On Agenda; Check Full Schedule

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PM Narendra Modi’s Two-Day Mumbai Visit Enters Crucial Second Day

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Mumbai entered its second and crucial day on Thursday, October 9, packed with high-level meetings and landmark events.

On the first day, Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Phase 2B stretch of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, and the Mumbai One app—a unified digital mobility platform—transforming urban connectivity and infrastructure across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

PM Modi’s Day 2 Schedule

On the second day of his visit, the Prime Minister’s schedule remains tight, featuring back-to-back engagements, including a key bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in India on his first official visit at Modi’s invitation. The meeting is being viewed as a major step forward in deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will host Starmer at Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan around 10 am, followed by the India–UK CEO Forum at the Jio World Centre at 1:40 pm. Later in the afternoon, both leaders will address the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest 2025, scheduled for 2:45 pm.

10-Year Roadmap Over Free Trade Agreement To Be Discussed During Bilateral Talks

During their bilateral discussions, the two leaders are expected to review the ‘Vision 2035’ roadmap, a 10-year plan aligned with the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed in July. The FTA, valued at approximately £6 billion in new investments and export gains, aims to create over 2,200 jobs in the UK while reducing tariffs on British goods entering the Indian market.

The discussions will cover a broad range of strategic areas, including trade and investment, defence cooperation, clean energy transition, digital innovation, education, healthcare, and climate resilience.

Both leaders will also engage with business executives and industry experts to explore emerging opportunities under the proposed India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is expected to serve as a key pillar in their future economic relationship.

Global Fintech Fest 2025: Empowering Finance for a Better World

At the Global Fintech Fest, innovators, regulators, central bankers, investors, and policymakers from across the world will gather under the theme ‘Empowering Finance for a Better World – Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion.’

The event highlights the synergy between technology and human insight in shaping an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable financial ecosystem for the future.

For details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, please visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/pm-modi-in-mumbai-day-2-bilateral-talks-with-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-fintech-fest-more-on-agenda-check-full-schedule

health, history, personal stories, politics

EXCLUSIVE: Tragic Camelot Secret Joan Bennett Kennedy Took to Her Grave

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**Ted Kennedy Refused to Let Troubled Wife Joan Join Alcoholics Anonymous to Protect His Political Career**

*Published Oct. 8, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET*

RadarOnline.com can reveal that the late Senator Ted Kennedy refused to let his troubled wife, Joan Bennett Kennedy, join Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) out of fear over how it would reflect on him and his political career. Joan, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 8, at the age of 89, struggled with alcoholism exacerbated by the difficulties in her marriage.

Forced to endure her philandering husband Ted Kennedy’s relentless affairs and abuse, Joan’s drinking spiraled out of control. However, the Massachusetts senator forbade her from attending A.A. meetings, fearing that her story would damage his political reputation.

Joan’s alcoholism was a closely guarded secret within the Kennedy family — and Ted made sure it stayed that way.

“Almost everyone in the political community thought Ted had the perfect political wife, the envy of the capital,” recalled author Laurence Leamer, who wrote the explosive book *The Kennedy Women*. “But the Kennedys were desperately worried that Joan’s condition would become public knowledge.”

Leamer added that Joan begged to go to A.A., but Ted wouldn’t allow it. “The Senator — which is how Joan refers to him — wouldn’t let his wife get help, though she was in desperate need and pleaded for it, because he wouldn’t let anyone know she was an alcoholic,” he said. “The family was used to putting up a wall, constructing a sham, living a lie. It’s what they always did.”

### Joan Gives In to Her Addiction

Instead of allowing Joan to get help from A.A., Ted found a priest who was also a psychiatrist to treat her. This arrangement ensured confidentiality, as they could be doubly sure he wouldn’t disclose anything.

“I talked to him and all I do is wait until he left and go into my closet and get a bottle of vodka,” Joan once said about her treatment.

She admitted that her drinking worsened after Ted’s infamous accident at Chappaquiddick in 1969. “I just didn’t care anymore,” she said. “I just saw no future. That’s when I truly became an alcoholic.”

### Ted’s Fatal Car Crash Scandal

In July 1969, Ted Kennedy was involved in a fatal car accident when he drove his vehicle off a narrow bridge on Chappaquiddick Island into Poucha Pond after leaving a party with passenger Mary Jo Kopechne. Ted claimed he was dropping her off at the ferry.

While Ted managed to free himself and swim to safety, Kopechne was trapped in the car and tragically died. The prominent lawmaker insisted he attempted to rescue her.

Despite the damaging optics of the incident, Joan—who was pregnant after suffering two miscarriages—stood by her husband’s side when they attended Kopechne’s funeral and again three days later when Ted pled guilty to fleeing the scene of an accident.

### Drinking to ‘Numb the Pain’

In 1978, Joan confessed that she began drinking heavily to numb the pain of public scandals. She shared, “At times I drank to feel less inhibited, to relax at parties. Other times I drank to block out unhappiness, to drown my sorrows.”

Joan participated in a twelve-step program but candidly admitted, “Staying sober is difficult.” Her battle with sobriety was a rollercoaster. Over the years, she was arrested four times for driving under the influence—the first in 1974 and the last in 2000.

Following her final DUI arrest, Joan appointed a guardian and retreated from public life.

### Separation and Divorce

After years of scandal and heartbreak, Joan and Ted separated in 1978. However, they did not officially divorce until 1982.

Joan Bennett Kennedy’s life was marked by personal struggle amid the backdrop of a powerful political dynasty, revealing the painful challenges she faced behind the scenes.
https://radaronline.com/p/camelot-secret-joan-bennett-kennedy-grave-ted/

business, politics, technology

PM Modi In Mumbai Day 2: Bilateral Talks With UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Fintech Fest & More On Agenda; Check Full Schedule

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PM Narendra Modi’s Two-Day Visit to Mumbai Enters Crucial Second Day

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Mumbai entered its second and crucial day on Thursday, October 9, packed with high-level meetings and landmark events.

On the first day, Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport, the Phase 2B stretch of the Mumbai Metro Line-3, and the Mumbai One app—a unified digital mobility platform transforming urban connectivity and infrastructure across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

PM Modi’s Day 2 Schedule

On the second day of his visit, the Prime Minister’s schedule remains tight, featuring back-to-back engagements, including a key bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is in India on his first official visit at Modi’s invitation. The meeting is viewed as a major step forward in deepening the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will host Starmer at Mumbai’s Raj Bhavan around 10 am, followed by the India–UK CEO Forum at the Jio World Centre at 1:40 pm. Later in the afternoon, both leaders will address the 6th edition of the Global Fintech Fest 2025, scheduled for 2:45 pm.

10-Year Roadmap Over Free Trade Agreement To Be Discussed During Bilateral Talks

During their bilateral discussions, the two leaders are expected to review the Vision 2035 roadmap, a 10-year plan aligned with the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed in July. The FTA, valued at approximately £6 billion in new investments and export gains, aims to create over 2,200 jobs in the UK while reducing tariffs on British goods entering the Indian market.

The discussions will cover a broad range of strategic areas, including trade and investment, defence cooperation, clean energy transition, digital innovation, education, healthcare, and climate resilience.

Both leaders will also engage with business executives and industry experts to explore emerging opportunities under the proposed India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which is expected to serve as a key pillar in their future economic relationship.

Global Fintech Fest 2025: Empowering Finance for a Better World

At the Global Fintech Fest, innovators, regulators, central bankers, investors, and policymakers from across the world will gather under the theme ‘Empowering Finance for a Better World – Powered by AI, Augmented Intelligence, Innovation, and Inclusion.’

The event highlights the synergy between technology and human insight in shaping an ethical, inclusive, and sustainable financial ecosystem for the future.

For those interested in exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/pm-modi-in-mumbai-day-2-bilateral-talks-with-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-fintech-fest-more-on-agenda-check-full-schedule

agriculture, commodities, economy, finance, market

Corn Heading Higher at Midday

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Corn futures are heading higher at midday, with bulls pushing for gains of 1 to 2 cents so far. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price has increased by 2 1/4 cents, closing at $3.79 1/4 today. Meanwhile, the average close for December futures this month has been $4.20. This monthly average price is used to determine the harvest price for crop insurance.

EIA data released this morning showed that ethanol production totaled 1.071 million barrels per day for the week ending October 3rd, marking a rebound of 76,000 barrels per day compared to the previous week. Despite this increase, ethanol stocks tightened slightly, dropping by 44,000 barrels to 22.72 million barrels. Ethanol exports rose by 50,000 barrels per day to 138,000 barrels per day, while refinery inputs of ethanol decreased by 13,000 barrels per day to 892,000 barrels per day.

In international news, the Brazilian National Association of Grain Exporters (ANEC) estimates corn exports at 6 million metric tons for October. This represents an increase from the 5.67 million metric tons exported in October 2024.

As for corn futures prices at midday:
– December 2025 Corn is trading at $4.21 3/4, up 2 cents.
– Nearby Cash Corn stands at $3.79 1/4, up 2 1/4 cents.
– March 2026 Corn is at $4.37 3/4, up 1 1/2 cents.
– May 2026 Corn is priced at $4.46 1/2, up 1 1/4 cents.

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Disclaimer: On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not hold positions, directly or indirectly, in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data provided are for informational purposes only. For more details, please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Nasdaq, Inc.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/corn-heading-higher-midday