Product Launch: SunRice is rolling out SunRice Protein+ in the U.S., a ready-to-heat rice infused with collagen aimed at protein-focused shoppers who want upgrades without changing habits. Media & Monetization: Titan OS is expanding in Europe with NBCUniversal FAST channels across the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Nordics and the Netherlands, using Titan Ads to monetize inventory on connected devices. Agency/Marcom Leadership: Yaap Digital appoints media veteran Raj Nayak as chairman and managing director after founder Atul Hegde’s death; BearingPoint names Dirk Burshille as CFO, signaling a finance-led push for growth. AdTech & Targeting: WPP and peers are testing “vector-based” audience targeting as agencies explore next-gen planning beyond classic keyword/context approaches. Data Privacy: Researchers warn UMANG portal flaws could expose sensitive data tied to millions of users, including Aadhaar and EPFO UAN details. Energy & Consumer Trust (E20): BIEPA and other industry voices are pushing back on social media claims about E20 causing engine damage or mileage drops, urging consumers to rely on government and scientific testing. Policy Transparency: India’s CIC orders the oil ministry’s planning arm to share fuller historical petrol/ethanol and profit data after an RTI response was deemed partial. Market Pressure: Brent crude’s jump back above $86 is reviving pressure on oil-linked stocks and broader sentiment.