India’s auto retail slips 4.3%: Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers’ sales decline in July; tractor segment bucks trend with 11% growth

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India declined 4.31 per cent year-on-year to 1.96 million units in July, reflecting weak consumer sentiment on a high base. While tractor sales posted strong double-digit growth, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers saw declines, and commercial vehicle sales remained largely flat. Robust rainfall and substantial crop sowing boosted tractor…

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Why nail biting is more than just a bad habit: It may cause serious infections like sepsis |

Nail biting, medically called onychophagia, affects about 30% of people worldwide. This common habit often begins in childhood and is usually triggered by stress, anxiety, or boredom. Although many consider it harmless, nail biting can cause significant damage over time. It harms the skin around the nails, leading to infections and painful hangnails. It can…

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Boost for Ujjwala beneficiaries: Govt approves Rs 30,000 crore payout to OMCs for LPG losses; move aims to ensure stable supply

NEW DELHI: In a major relief to public sector oil firms, the Cabinet on Friday approved a Rs 30,000 crore compensation package to offset their losses from selling domestic LPG below cost amid elevated international prices.The package will be paid to Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in…

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