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Flipkart Data Shows D2C Brands Scaling Fast on Tier II and III Demand

Fresh marketplace data from Flipkart indicates that direct-to-consumer brands are increasingly finding their growth engines outside India’s largest cities, with more than half of incremental demand for names such as Kapiva, Open Secret and Plum now coming from Tier II and Tier III markets. The trend underscores how real-time search signals, sharper assortment and flexible delivery options are helping consumer brands expand nationally without relying solely on metro buyers.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

Tamil Nadu byelections in two SC-reserved seats put AIADMK's shrinking Dalit base under scrutiny

The AIADMK's decision to field candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly byelections has turned the contests into an early test of whether the party can arrest its steep decline in Scheduled Caste-reserved constituencies. With its tally in SC seats falling from 32 in 2016 to just eight in 2026, the opposition party faces pointed criticism from former insiders even as it argues that its legacy and welfare record still resonate with Dalit voters.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Telangana eyes tourism coupons to lure Hyderabad IT workers into weekend travel boom

The Telangana government is weighing a new "Tourism Coupons" initiative aimed at encouraging Hyderabad's large IT workforce to travel across the state on weekends, in a bid to expand domestic tourism and spotlight lesser-known destinations. The proposal comes alongside a much larger push to use AI, digital tools and private investment to position Telangana as a major tourism hub, with officials now targeting Rs 50,000 crore in tourism investments and 5 lakh jobs.

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India & World Affairs20m ago

US Says India Trade Pact Is 90%-Plus Done, Hailing Potential Breakthrough in Bilateral Ties

A senior US State Department official said the long-awaited India-US trade agreement is more than 90% complete and could be finalized soon, calling it a breakthrough that would "unleash another level" of bilateral relations. The official also pointed to a packed diplomatic calendar, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's planned India visit, a possible Modi trip to the US for the G20 summit in Florida, and renewed momentum on the Quad and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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National Governance & Policy48m ago

Misri Flags Tariff Risk in US Talks as India Awaits Trump's Next Move on Russian Oil

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of tariffs in talks with US undersecretary Allison Hooker, even as both sides discussed a broad agenda spanning energy security, civil nuclear cooperation and strategic technology. The meeting came a day after external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with India now watching closely for the Trump administration's next step on penalties linked to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.

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India Sports & Cricket2h ago

Former Hockey India players back Tirkey, demand ad-hoc reform panel amid deepening rift

A group of former India hockey players has publicly backed Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and called for urgent structural reform in the federation as internal tensions escalate. The dissenting camp wants an ad-hoc committee, including former players, a retired judge or legal expert and a government observer, to run the body until fresh elections are held.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Martin McDonagh Sends John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Into a CIA Mystery on Easter Island in 'Wild Horse Nine'

Searchlight Pictures has unveiled a new trailer for Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' a darkly comic political drama set against the backdrop of Easter Island and the 1973 Chilean coup. Starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as longtime CIA partners whose mission unravels amid secrets, rebellion and history, the film opens in theatres on November 6.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Promises a Strange, Blurred Line Between Truth and Performance

A24 has unveiled the first full trailer for You Can See Everything, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's secret three-year documentary about convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Shot after Holmes invited the filmmakers into her home just 34 days before she was due to report to prison, the film appears to probe not only her fraud conviction but also the uneasy boundary between documentary observation and staged reality.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Pope Leo XIV Draws Huge Crowds in France as Paris Visit Blends Faith, Politics and AI

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day visit that is drawing large crowds and renewed attention to the Catholic Church's place in a secular country. After being greeted by President Emmanuel Macron at Orly airport, the pontiff addressed geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence at the Élysée Palace ahead of a Mass expected to bring more than half a million people to central Paris.

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