FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine

The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…

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CUET PG 2026 registration ends next week: Check all the important dates, application details, and eligibility here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory urging candidates to complete the CUET PG 2026 registration process on or before January 14, 2026. The application portal for the Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions will close at 11:50 PM on the last date, and no extensions have been announced so far.CUET PG…

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London-based doctor, YouTuber Sangram Patil detained at Mumbai airport; defamation case filed by BJP media cell functionary | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: London-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil was briefly detained at Mumbai international airport on Saturday in connection with a defamation case lodged by BJP media cell functionary Nikhil Bhamre.A city police official confirmed that he was detained by the crime branch and served a notice under Section 35 (3) of BNSS, which provides for…

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Weekly Lal Kitab Horoscope, January 12-18, 2026: A divine redirection takes place; these zodiac signs are rerouted

This weekly horoscope unites the astrological wisdom of Lal Kitab with personalised advice for each zodiac sign. It brings to the fore the major planetary effects, karmic learnings, and also practical, symbolic cures. Each prediction helps balance one’s energy, thoughts, and actions, resulting in emotional harmony and spiritual growth throughout the week. Aries Weekly Lal…

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A product of theft, deceit, and proliferation

Pakistan’s nuclear programme, from its inception in the 1970s, was fundamentally shaped by theft, deception, and systematic proliferation, involving not only individual scientists but also the country’s political leadership, military establishment, and intelligence agencies.  At the centre of this programme was Abdul Qadeer Khan, popularly described as the “father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb.” Khan, with…

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Iran simmers: Over 100 killed as protests intensify; what military options is US considering?

At least 116 people have been killed in violence linked to nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocratic leadership, which entered their second week on Sunday. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that more than 2,600 people have also been arrested, citing verified reports. Iran Captures 200 ‘Israeli-American Terror Organisers’; Trump ‘READY’ for ‘Iranian Mission’…

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