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Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...- LPG refill booking interval cut from 45 to 25 days, says Union MoS Suresh GopiThe Centre has reduced the booking interval for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills from 45 days to 25 days, Union Minister of State for ...
- Changing user habits to drive HUL's next growth cycle: MD Priya NairHindustan Unilever is banking on the evolution of household habits for sustainable growth. The advances in LPG adoption and a greater reach...
- Nepal rescuers continue search for missing as identification of dead remains challengeEleven days post the catastrophic floods in Nepal, search teams are tirelessly looking for those still missing. Authorities are confronted ...
- Indian households shift spending towards discretionary goods, servicesHousehold spending shows a shift towards non-essential goods and services. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco spending saw significant growth,...
- A 2026 Pew survey of nearly 10,000 US adults found that 62% of those who feel they spend too much time on their smartphones tried to cut back, with 77% saying they were at least somewhat successfulMany Americans feel they spend too much time on their smartphones. Younger adults report higher rates of excessive phone usage and constant...
- The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
- Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
- Husband refused to pay Rs 9,000 maintenance, saying wife abandoned home and ignored parents; Karnataka HC rejects his plea for this reasonWife didn’t care for his parents and left his Bangalore home without informing, husband said; Karnataka HC rejects his plea to stop paying ...
- Bengaluru earns, Chandigarh spends, Chennai borrows the most, Delhi is India’s biggest market: Study shows where Indians earn, save, spend and borrow the mostBengaluru tops the charts for household income and savings among India’s major cities, while Chennai records the highest debt-to-income rat...
- Satcom spectrum fee: DCC may soon decide airwave charges, allocation termsA forthcoming inter-ministerial panel meeting will address the fees and allocation frameworks for satellite spectrum. It is anticipated tha...
- Cash no king, but don't stash it: India wants a digital economy, but cash still holds the power of choiceDespite government promotion of digital transactions like UPI and e-Rupee, cash remains prevalent, especially in rural areas and for large-...
- India’s August fuel story: Petrol, diesel up, LPG down sharplyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in August. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and a strengthening ec...
- Majority of Americans oppose Trump's new Canada tariffs, renaming Lake Ontario, Reuters/Ipsos poll findsMost Americans oppose President Trump's recent tariffs on Canadian imports. A new poll shows significant disapproval for these trade action...
- Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gasIndia’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumptio...
- ATF price up 5.46%, commercial LPG rate rises Rs 9.50ATF prices rose 5.46% to ₹121.28 per litre, adding to airlines’ costs, while commercial LPG prices increased by ₹9.50 to ₹2,747.50 per 19-k...
- Why rural healthcare needs India’s entrepreneurs to step inRural healthcare will not be transformed by building more of the same. The next phase will require private companies, entrepreneurs, and te...
- Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...
- BPCL eyes E-comm, payment gateway in non-fuel push; looks to deliver groceries along with LPG cylindersBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is expanding its e-commerce operations. The company plans to deliver groceries along with LPG cylinder...
- Centre pushes states to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transitionThe Petroleum Ministry is urging states to appoint district-level officers for PNG adoption. This move aims to accelerate the transition fr...
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