Iran has witnessed its biggest protests in three years after the rial plunged to a historic low against the US dollar, deepening an already severe cost-of-living crisis.

A new Supreme Court-backed definition of the Aravalli Hills has triggered fears of mining, environmental damage, and a dilution of decades-old protections.

India is locked in a long-running arbitration with Reliance Industries and BP over gas production from the KG-D6 block.

As 2026 begins, a wide set of rule changes quietly come into force. From banking and digital payments to salaries, farming schemes, fuel prices and social media

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According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project

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Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

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Modi said that the primary engine of this Reform Express is India's demography, our young generation and the indomitable spirit of our peopl

Modi, Narendra Modi

The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms declined by Rs 35,439.36 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, in line with a muted trend in equities.
Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 112.09 points or 0.13 per cent.
From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel and Infosys were the winners.
The market valuation of State Bank of India tumbled Rs 12,692.1 crore to Rs 8,92,046.88 crore.
Reliance Industries' valuation dropped by Rs 8,254.81 crore to Rs 21,09,712.48 crore.
Bajaj Finance faced an erosion of Rs 5,102.43 crore to take its market valuation to Rs 6,22,124.01 crore.
The market capitalisation (mcap) of Larsen & Toubro declined by Rs 4,002.94 crore to Rs 5,56,436.22 crore and that of ICICI Bank edged lower by

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Press Trust of India

The city will focus on developing artificial intelligence and biotech to lead the global race in technology and will strengthen its role as a trade hub

Hong Kong

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Hip fracture among the elderly is a significant health crisis. Frequently resulting from a simple fall in individuals with weakened bones due to osteoporosis, the mortality rate after such a fracture is striking, according to experts.
This serious injury, a break in the upper part of the thigh bone -- femur -- near the hip joint, almost always necessitates surgical intervention, followed by extensive physical therapy. According to doctors, one-year mortality rates after a hip fracture range from 14 per cent to 36 per cent.
Dr Abhimanyu Kumar, a consultant orthopaedic at the Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research (SBISR) said the risk of hip fracture rises with age, with women being particularly susceptible due to accelerated bone loss after menopause.
"Beyond osteoporosis, other risk factors include poor vision, balance problems, osteoarthritis of the knees, muscle weakness (sarcopenia), use of multiple medications, and underlying chronic conditions like Parkinson's disea

Elderly, Senior citizen

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing call support and new notification controls on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to manage voice and video call alerts directly from the browser

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As India enters 2026, the challenge will be whether clearer labels, stronger regulation and informed consumers can slow the health costs of an increasingly ultra-processed diet

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As India enters a busy election year in 2026, Archis Mohan explains how domestic politics and foreign engagement will intersect

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Samsung is reportedly preparing a new Brain Health feature that could use phone and wearable data to flag early cognitive changes and offer preventative insights

Samsung Brain Health

CBSE has rescheduled the exam dates for Class 10th & 12th, which were planned on Mar 3, 2026. The Class 10 paper will now be held on Mar 11, while the Class 12 exam will be conducted on April 10, 2026

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