FTC Action on Health Data: The U.S. FTC sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared sensitive user health information with ad tech partners like Meta and Snap while using deceptive privacy and subscription practices. Privacy-by-Design Push: A separate lawsuit targets Billings Clinic over claims it used website tracking tools to send patient browsing activity to third-party advertisers without consent. India E20 Backlash Meets Official Response: India’s government defended ethanol-blended petrol, saying studies show no verified widespread engine damage, while admitting mileage can drop 2%–6% and some older BS-III vehicles may need rubber part replacements. Energy Pricing Pressure: India’s state fuel retailers reported large quarterly losses from shielding customers during the West Asia-driven energy shock, while August 1 rule changes loom for LPG pricing and other household costs. Ad Industry Antitrust Update: CCI cleared the way for its advertising cartel probe to continue after Publicis’ India entity issue was addressed, keeping the investigation on track. Local Out-of-Home Fight: A city council postponed a digital billboard ordinance at Palatine Park after residents pushed back against Lamar Advertising’s plan. Marcom Tech & Tools: Anonymous Audience martech coverage highlights identity-light targeting as third-party tracking weakens. Business/Media Supply Chain: GAIL’s profit jump and IOCL’s Q1 net loss underscore how fuel margins and policy decisions ripple through marketing and distribution.