GROCERY WEIGHT DISCREPANCY
From gas prices to grocery bills: How Trump’s economic policies are giving Democrats a new midterm campaign weapon
Rising living costs are becoming a focal point for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters are linking these economic pressures to the policies of Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Democratic candidates are spending millions on advertisements highlighting tariffs and the Iran war's financial impact. In response, Republicans are focusing on other issues while trying to distance themselves from Trump.
4 kg onion bought at Rs 9 per kg weighed 400g less; Reliance Smart Bazaar, Reliance Retail ordered to pay Rs 20,000
A Ropar consumer commission ordered Reliance Smart Bazaar and Reliance Retail to pay Rs 20,000 to a customer after his own video showed two onion packets bought under a Rs 9 per kg offer fell about 400 grams short of the promised 4 kg, with no store staff addressing his complaint on the spot.
Quickening pace of quick-commerce; and other top tech, startup stories this week
It’s no surprise, given quick-commerce platforms are betting big on advertising revenues to contribute substantially to their toplines. HSBC Global Research expects Blinkit’s ad revenues to grow fourfold from $60 million in FY24 to $240 million in FY27.
