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The Economic Cost Of Infinite Scrolling: How TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat Are Quietly Draining Your Productivity

Teens report sleep and productivity loss on TikTok, Instagram, raising deeper questions about the long-term economic cost of engagement design.
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Elon Musk Launches XChat, But Can It Break WhatsApp’s Dominance on Global Messaging Habits

Elon Musk's XChat challenges WhatsApp, but trust, habit, and network effects make switching far harder than innovation alone. Read more.

PNB Ordered To Pay ₹1 Crore After Chandigarh Woman Alleges Locker Broken, Jewellery Lost

A consumer court held PNB liable for negligence after a woman’s locker was accessed and reassigned without consent.

RBI Updates E-Mandate Rules: Auto-Debits Up To ₹15,000 Without OTP, ₹1 Lakh For Select Payments

The RBI’s revised framework aims to reduce payment failures while maintaining security and user control.

Indian Railways Clarifies PwDs With UDID Cards Can Travel In Unreserved Divyangjan Coaches On Mail/Express Trains

Railways clarifies that PwDs with valid UDID cards can access designated coaches while ensuring strict action against misuse.

Austria Investigates Criminal Tampering After Rat Poison Found In HiPP Baby Food Jar

Austria recalls HiPP baby food after rat poison found, probing possible supply-chain tampering.

Inside India’s Rising Counterfeit Drug Market As Fake Mounjaro Bust Exposes System Gaps

Fake Mounjaro seizure in Gurugram exposes how rising demand is fueling a dangerous counterfeit drug market across India’s supply chains.
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Beer Industry in ‘Major Trouble’: How West Asia War is Affecting India’s Alcoholic Beverage Market?

West Asia war disrupts aluminium supply, raising costs and triggering shortages across India’s beer market for consumers and producers.

Inside India’s Food Safety Raids: From Mango Pulp To Ghee, Adulteration Scandal Unfolds

From mango pulp to paneer, repeated adulteration crackdowns expose gaps in food safety and raise concerns over everyday consumption.
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The Hidden Reality of Pre-Installed Apps on Your Smartphone

India drops Aadhaar plan, but debate shifts to how pre-installed apps quietly shape user choice and control everyday smartphone experiences.
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Want to Skip the Queue? Here’s How to Update Mobile Number on Driving Licence Online Without RTO Visit

Update your registered mobile numbers on driving licence online via the Vahan and Sarathi portals without visiting RTO offices. Read more,

UPSC Aspirant Misses Exam After Phone Explosion; Delhi Consumer Court Slams Realme, Orders ₹1.5 Lakh Compensation

Delhi consumer court held Realme responsible after Realme XT explosion injured UPSC aspirant, causing exam miss and awarding compensation.

Bareilly Trader Couple Trapped In 10-Hour Digital Arrest Scam, Class 8 Son Prevents Financial Loss

A Bareilly trader and his wife were trapped in a prolonged fake “digital arrest” video call by cyber fraudsters posing as officials until their son quickly disconnected the call, preventing financial loss.

‘This is a Serious Health Risk’: Customer Alleges Half-Eaten Ice Cream in Blinkit Order, Company Responds

A Blinkit customer has alleged receiving a half-eaten ice cream, raising concerns over food safety and delivery handling.

Pune: Doctor Scammed of ₹12.31 Crore After ₹54 Crore Return Promise in 11 Days via WhatsApp

A 75-year-old Pune doctor lost ₹12.31 crore in a WhatsApp scam using pressure and threats.

If You Think That Red Sauce on Your Plate Is Tomato, Think Again – Dark Reality of Indian Street Food

Are you a hardcore street food lover or someone who occasionally grabs a bite? You'll be shocked to know what's being served to you daily.

Insect Found in Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Imposes ₹10 Lakh Fine on Vendor”

A social media post about contaminated food on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande Bharat Express sparks swift IRCTC action.

Mahindra Finance Faces ₹8.5 Lakh Blow After Borrower Moves Consumer Forum in UP: Reports

Dadri borrower wins ₹8.5 lakh refund after consumer forum rules against Mahindra and Mahindra Finance in loan dispute

Expired Snacks Sold As Fresh: Delhi Police Bust Dwarka Racket, Seize 3,096 Soft Drink Cans

Delhi Police arrested three men after uncovering a Dwarka warehouse allegedly repackaging expired biscuits and soft drinks with forged expiry dates for resale.

Dressed in Waste: Shein, Fast Fashion and the Environmental Cost We Ignore

Cheap clothes feel harmless, but Shein’s model reveals the hidden environmental and human cost of fast fashion.

How Coca-Cola’s Latest Campaign Turns ‘And a Coke’ Into Default Consumer Behaviour

Coca-Cola’s new campaign reveals how “and a Coke” became an automatic habit in everyday consumer food decisions.

India’s Counterfeit Economy Hiding in Plain Sight: What the Delhi Fake Toothpaste Crackdown Reveals

Delhi Police busts fake toothpaste manufacturing units filling expired and unhygienic locally produced toothpaste into tubes of Sensodyne.

Delhi Police Raid Fake Sensodyne Toothpaste Factory, Seize 1,800 Filled Tubes and 130kg of Paste

Authorities warn of serious health risks as a fake toothpaste factory in Delhi is shut down.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.