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Quick Commerce Transforms FMCG Distribution Ahead of Festive Season

Quick commerce is reshaping India's FMCG distribution as consumers increasingly prefer digital, on-demand purchases during the festive season. Traditionally reliant on planned shopping and bulk buying, shoppers now use apps for immediate needs like snacks and sweets. E-commerce accounted for 7% of FMCG sales in Q1 2026, rising to 14% in metros and 21% in the top eight metros, impacting inventory and distribution strategies for FMCG companies.

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Har Ki Pauri Water Dries Up, Pilgrims Disappointed in Haridwar

Pilgrims visiting Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar to bathe in the Ganga are disappointed as there is no water due to the annual cleaning and repair of the Ganga canal. The canal has been closed for 18 days and will reopen on the midnight of November 7. This maintenance also includes work related to the 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Many pilgrims, including Bengali visitors, have left without bathing.

Aaj Tak··Haridwar

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Nifty Price Jumps 500 Points in Closing Auction Despite Volatility

The Indian stock market saw significant volatility during the closing auction session, with a sharp selloff erasing over Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalization. Despite this, Sensex and Nifty closed higher than their pre-closing auction levels. Investor sentiment remains cautious amid rising bond yields and continued selling by foreign institutional investors.

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Police to Verify Over 200 Voice Samples in Tiger Shroff Firing Case

In the Tiger Shroff firing case, police will examine over 200 voice samples from the Lawrence gang to identify the voice in the viral audio clip containing threats. Authorities aim to verify the voice through police voice banks as part of the ongoing investigation.

Amar Ujala·

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Dave Bautista Faced Financial Struggles Before WWE and Hollywood Fame

Before achieving fame as a WWE champion and Hollywood actor, Dave Bautista experienced financial difficulties. In his late 20s, while working as a nightclub bouncer in Washington, DC, he could not afford Christmas gifts for his two daughters, prompting him to borrow money and reconsider his future.

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PM Modi to Attend Air Show with Adityanath at Varanasi's Namo Ghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on October 25 to inaugurate a factory in Sevapuri and attend an air show at Namo Ghat. He will watch the show with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other officials. Later, Modi will travel to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, to review development work on the Kedarnath Corridor project.

News18··Varanasi

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