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FMCG's new growth playbook: From shelf space to digital-first discovery

As consumers move between social media, quick commerce, marketplaces and stores, FMCG brands are rethinking how they build awareness, drive purchases and retain customers

Operation Economic Outcast explained: How the US plans to isolate Iran

The US has launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran by targeting its oil, shipping, technology and financial networks, while warning countries and firms trading with Tehran of sanctions

Heavy rain causes waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

Heavy rains hit Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing waterlogging; the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, while Gurugram and Faridabad were placed under a yellow alert

Joint home loan after death: What happens to the loan, insurance & house?

When a co-borrower dies, the home loan does not vanish. Here's what happens to EMIs, insurance, property ownership and legal heirs

SPARSH pension portal: How to track pension, benefits and life certificate

SPARSH lets defence pensioners track pension payments, entitlements, PPO details and life certificate status online, helping spot errors early

Who owns Lakshadweep? HC ruling settles a key pandaram land dispute

For decades, Lakshadweep's pandaram land has been at the centre of an ownership dispute. A recent Kerala High Court ruling has now clarified the rights of those who hold the land. Read on

The GLP-1 diet: How weight-loss drugs are changing packaged food business

Weight-loss drugs are changing what consumers buy, putting protein, fibre, smaller portions and nutrient density at the centre of the next packaged-food opportunity

H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people

US national debt crosses $40 trn: What govt debt means and how it works

US national debt has crossed $40 trillion. Here's a guide to how government debt works, why governments borrow, who they owe money to, how they repay it and what debt ceilings mean

What is an oligopoly? Which Indian sectors have few dominant players

The Finance Ministry's concern over concentration in India's aviation sector has brought the term "oligopoly" into focus. Here's what it means and which other sectors have similar market structures

EPF vs equities: 6 things to know before choosing your retirement mix

EPFO has highlighted six key differences between EPF and equities, from employer contributions and stability to tax and social-security benefits

No more boarding pass stamps from Sept 1: What travellers need to know

International travellers departing India will be able to use e-boarding passes as immigration authorities end mandatory boarding pass stamping from September 1

Uttar Pradesh, Japan's Yamanashi sign four MoUs, unveil ₹600-cr MSME fund

The partnership will focus on investment, skills, tourism and technology, alongside a ₹600-crore fund to support Yamanashi-based MSMEs entering Uttar Pradesh

Weekly policy watch: RBI liquidity move, IIP data, forex reserves in focus

The week's policy calendar will focus on RBI liquidity management, industrial production and forex reserves

Goldy Brar claims responsibility for Nijjar's killing: All you need to know

Gangster Goldy Brar has allegedly taken credit for the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in an audio message that has surfaced on social media

Seasonal flu shot can also protect against H1N1, the virus behind swine flu

An annual flu vaccine includes an H1N1 component and can help lower the risk of illness, hospitalisation and severe complications linked to seasonal influenza

'Bar deserves better': BCI co-chair calls upon Manan Mishra to step down

Bar Council's co-chair Y R Sadashiva Reddy has listed eight grounds for seeking his chief's resignation, including the BCI's handling of the Nalsar controversy and alleged financial irregularities

International flyers won't need physical boarding passes from Sep 1: Report

International passengers flying out of India can use e-boarding passes at immigration counters from September 1, while physical boarding passes will remain accepted but will no longer be stamped

Bengaluru airport to levy UDF on arrivals, cut fee for departures

The new tariff structure introduces a user development fee for arriving passengers while reducing the fee for departing passengers

Multiple insurance policies? Here's how coverage, claims and payouts work

Multiple covers can fill gaps in your financial protection, but they do not always mean double payouts for the same loss.