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India
India’s beauty industry is attracting global investment as incomes rise, online shopping expands and younger consumers spend more on skincare and personal care. Gen Z accounts for a substantial share of beauty customers, while demand is spreading beyond major cities and is expected to reshape the market through 2030.
Politics
NCERT has reconstituted the teams preparing political science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12, citing cultural roots, Indian knowledge systems and inclusivity. The panel will be led by educationist Sandeep Shastri and includes four members reported to have direct or indirect links with the RSS, ABVP or BJP.
Education
Reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort focused on references to young people, India’s market ambitions, national security and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Coverage also examined subjects that were not mentioned, including examination and recruitment controversies involving young people.
