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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Political turmoil unlikely to impact Indian FMCG companies

Indian consumer goods companies have operated in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal for years, generally facing little impact from local instability. Marico's stock dipped nearly 6% due to its substantial earnings from Bangladesh, where its subsidiary accounts for a significant portion of its overseas revenue. Other FMCG companies saw lesser impacts.

Ksnt.com 

Mays keeps Shawnee County commission seat

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Shawnee County District 3 Commissioner Incumbent Aaron Mays will keep his seat. Mays, who has been a commissioner since 2019, beat Republican opponent Brett Blackburn 3,267 to 2,234. According to the Shawnee County Election Office, no Democratic candidate registered to run for the District 3 Commission seat, so this election will not [...]

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UK slams Elon Musk's 'deeply irresponsible' comments on riots

A UK government minister on Tuesday slammed American tech billionaire Elon Musk for his "unacceptable" comments on social media about far-right riots gripping England and Northern Ireland. Technology minister Peter Kyle met representatives from TikTok, Meta, Google, and X on Monday and warned that social media users spreading misinformation will have "nowhere to hide".

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Exclusive - Khatron Ke Khiladi 14's Niyati Fatnani on suffering a panic attack during a water stunt; says 'Mujhe pehli baar pata chala ke kya hota hai panic attack'

Niyati Fatnani shared her journey on 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 14,' detailing challenging stunts involving honey bees and water, which led to her first panic attack. Despite her fears, she aimed to conquer her apprehensions and perform at her best. Her family's concern was evident, especially after seeing her discomfort caused by insects and bees during stunts.

Times Union 

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, looking to strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states. She'll introduce Walz at a rally Tuesday evening in Philadelphia. Harris was the only candidate eligible to receive votes after no other candidate qualified by a deadline last week. She officially claimed the nomination Monday night when the DNC released final results.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

RBI acts to make the rupee lose its mojo, but gain export competitiveness

The rupee's recent decline against the US dollar might be due to strategic moves by the Reserve Bank of India to boost export competitiveness. The RBI is believed to have intervened to address the rupee's overvaluation, reflected in a high REER. The interventions appear to have reduced the REER, making Indian exports more competitive.