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Dense fog and severe pollution continue to affect Delhi over the weekend, with 14 stations in the 'severe' category despite strict anti-pollution measures

With December 18 recorded as the coldest day so far, winter conditions are set to intensify across north India as the IMD forecasts dense fog, cold wave conditions and snowfall in the Himalayan region

Hadi, a likely candidate in the upcoming February 12 general elections next year, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Singapore after being shot almost a week earlier

CBSA data shows nearly 19,000 removals in 2025 as fewer people entered Canada and the population posted its steepest fall since 1946

A small cut in fund expenses can quietly compound into meaningful long-term gains for investors

German aerospace engineer Michaela Benthaus is all set to become the first wheelchair-bound person to travel to space

Asian car and battery makers are changing their EV strategies after US market shifts, Ford's moves and policy changes shake up global electric vehicle plans

SpaceX says a Starlink satellite suffered an in-orbit anomaly, lost communications and vented propellant, releasing debris as it dropped altitude; it will re-enter within weeks

Denmark immigration Rule in 2026: Salary thresholds rise, medical permits freeze, and application costs go up from January 2026

Beyond crash diets and fads, doctors say diabetes remission is driven by realistic lifestyle changes, early action and consistency, not extreme workouts or quick fixes

Parliament data shows long queues for US tourist visas, while student visa applicants face much shorter waiting periods

Internal USCIS guidance on denaturalisation targets sparks Democratic backlash and legal concerns

ByteDance has signed a binding deal to shift control of TikTok's US operations to a new joint venture, a key step to avoid a ban and end years of uncertainty over the app

From delayed diagnosis to new treatment options, experts outline why preventive treatment is replacing on-demand care and how early prophylaxis protects joints

The development came after the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Chennai passed an order on December 12

Rejecting the High Court's direction that allowed the society to seek continuation of the lease, the Supreme Court held that no permission could be granted to perpetuate an illegality

Delhi fined over 3,700 vehicles and turned back hundreds at border points within 24 hours as the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule came into force to curb pollution amid severe air quality

Tax experts say that omissions, data mismatches, and common assumptions were the primary causes of defective returns, penalties, and delayed refunds this year, urging timely preparation for 2026

Small finance banks lead returns, while PSU and private banks offer steadier FD yields across tenures

New rules for Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance ensure that short employment gaps and public holidays no longer disqualify subscribers from essential benefits , providing greater financial security