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Retail inflation at 4.8 per cent highest in 12 yrs of Modi govt: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged rising retail inflation, citing El Nino and natural calamities as causes. He stated efforts are u...- Karnataka CM DK Shivkumar says 'Donald Trump is copying us' as US president announces $5000 to every adult if Republicans win mid-termsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has compared US President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment to American adults with Congress’ w...
- Average sugar retail price rules below Rs 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevatedAverage sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Fe...
- Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remainChinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ti...
- ETtech Explainer: What changes for Amazon, Flipkart, & consumers with the new ecommerce rules?With an aim to strengthen consumer protection while creating a “transparent and balanced regulatory framework” for ecommerce, the governmen...
- Why it’s getting harder for Tata Sons to resist an IPOThe RBI reportedly rejected Tata Sons’ request for exemption from rules requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list publicly. The decision could in...
- Emma Bonino, Italian politician who fought for abortion access, dies aged 78Emma Bonino, a prominent Italian politician, has died at the age of seventy-eight. Her political career began with a fight for abortion rig...
- Centre tightens e-commerce sales rules, puts ‘fake’ discounts on watchNew e-commerce rules will mandate displaying prior prices alongside discounts. Platforms must clearly identify sponsored listings and avoid...
- Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis moved into their LA farmhouse months before COVID; after 5 years of construction, its solar system now powers the entire propertyAshton Kutcher and Mila Kunis dedicated five years to meticulously designing their six-acre farmhouse in Los Angeles. Working alongside arc...
- Government amends e-commerce rules to check price manipulation, dark patterns, fake sponsored listingsNew e-commerce rules will take effect from January 1, 2027. These amendments aim to strengthen consumer protection and transparency in onli...
- Karnataka to push for tighter regulation of online medicine sales: Health minister KhaderKarnataka is set to enhance regulations on online medicine sales following alarming violations of safety norms. Recent warehouse inspection...
- Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensiveRising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...
- Sugar prices are rising on tight supply and strong demand: Which sugar stocks could benefit most?India is currently experiencing a sugar shortage, caused by shorter production yields and increased consumer demand. While government initi...
- Government sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities in 10 days to cool pricesThe government has sold approximately four thousand tonnes of buffer onions. This subsidized sale is occurring across seventeen cities to c...
- Retail sugar price drops 3.85% to Rs 62.57/kg in a week: Govt dataThe retail price of the sweetener declined from Rs 65.08 per kg a week ago. However, the prices are still ruling 27 per cent higher than th...
- Sugar stock limit halved from Sept 15The government has reduced the sugar dealer stock limit to two thousand quintals. This measure aims to ensure adequate availability and sta...
- Sugar dealers’ stock limit cut to 2,000 quintals from September 15The government has reduced the sugar stock limit for dealers to 2,000 quintals. This new rule, effective September 15, aims to prevent hoar...
- Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi KhareThe Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major ...
- In Graphics: Kitchen basket inflation is backEdible oils and eggs are also seeing higher prices. Demand for most commodities is elevated amid the onset of the festival season, even as ...
- Onion prices likely to stay firm till November despite Centre’s Rs 35/kg pushOnion prices will likely stay firm until November despite government sales. Inferior quality of stored onions and delayed fresh crop arriva...
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