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Can nicotine lozenges help you quit smoking? How many you can safely take

No Smoking Day 2026: Nicotine lozenges can help ease cravings while quitting smoking, but they should be used correctly and within the recommended daily limit

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

How a 1953 CIA-backed coup set Iran and the US on today's collision course

Today's Iran-US confrontation traces back to a Cold War coup, oil politics and the 1979 revolution that transformed a strategic partnership into one of the world's longest geopolitical rivalries

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex plunges 980 points, Nifty below 24,000 as auto and bank stocks weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was down 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap was up 0.51 per cent.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Cargo ship ablaze in Hormuz after being hit by projectile: British military

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, run by the British military, said the vessel had been hit just north of Oman in the strait

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

ChatGPT to add interactive visuals while explaining math, science concepts

ChatGPT adds interactive visual tools to help users understand math and science concepts, allowing them to explore formulas, adjust variables and see how equations and graphs change in real time

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Xiaomi 17, Ultra launched in India with Leica-tuned cameras: Price, specs

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in India, starting at Rs 89,999 and Rs 1,39,999 respectively, with sales set to begin on March 18

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

AI driving 'largest infra buildout', needs trillions in investment: Huang

Huang argued AI has evolved past being a simple application or a single model, and must now be viewed as essential infrastructure akin to electricity and the internet

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

AC stocks in focus: Blue Star, Voltas, PG Electroplast gain up to 6% today

Blue Star announced the launch of a new range of room ACs for the summer 2026, aimed at strengthening its presence in residential and commercial cooling segments

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand prepares firewood supply for businesses amid LPG shortage

Instructions have been issued to the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation to ensure the availability of wood

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Sebi chief calls for valuation discipline among AIFs amid rising IPO exits

Tuhin Kanta Pandey says fair valuations are critical as more AIF-backed companies prepare for IPOs and transition to public markets

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Directed NCERT to review textbooks of all classes: Centre tells SC

The apex court was hearing a suo motu case concerning NCERT's Class 8 social science book, which contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

In a first, SC allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over 12 years

The order marks the first judicial application of the top court's 2018 Common Cause judgment, as modified in 2023, which recognised the fundamental right to die with dignity

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Delhi air quality remains poor as summer heat arrives early in the capital

Even as summer heat arrives early in Delhi, pollution stays high with AQI in 'poor' range. Experts warn prolonged exposure may affect children, elderly, and those with respiratory issues

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Stock Market crash: Sensex, Nifty fall more than 1% each; key reasons here

Stock market crash: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked nearly 9 per cent to go past 20, indicating elevated uncertainty among traders and investors

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:28 PM IST

Sonos unveils Play, Era 100 SL speakers for multi-room audio: Details

Sonos Play brings a portable speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 24-hour battery life, while Era 100 SL arrives as a mic-free speaker designed for multi-room audio setups within the Sonos ecosystem

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Rajputana Stainless IPO GMP remains muted on Day 3; subscription nears 50%

Rajputana Stainless IPO Day 3 update: Check latest subscription data, GMP, reviews, allotment date, listing date and other key details

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

InCred Equities sees "buy on dips" in AMCs; bets on Nippon Life, UTI AMC

InCred Equities suggested that any softness in select AMC stocks due to current market volatility presents a "good opportunity to add" to positions.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Shakti Pumps, Jindal Saw, Enviro rally up to 19%

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday, approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0) until 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 trillion.

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Canada to limit free settlement services for economic class PRs from Apr 1

Canada will limit free settlement services for economic class permanent residents to six years from April 1, 2026, and five years from April 1, 2027

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST

Airtel Axis Bank credit card: Lounge access ends, cashback rules revised

Axis Bank has overhauled the card's rewards by linking utility and telecom cashback to 'base' retail spending and eliminating complimentary airport lounge access

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 12:07 PM IST