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Short of breath this winter? Experts say it may signal worsening COPD

Winter brings a dangerous mix of cold air, toxic particles and rising infections, leaving people with COPD highly vulnerable. On World COPD Day, experts urge early attention to breathlessness

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help reduce alcohol and drug cravings?

Research suggests GLP-1 injections like Ozempic and Zepbound may dampen alcohol and drug cravings by lowering dopamine reward responses, but larger human trials are still underway

Brain-eating amoeba: Why Karnataka has warned pilgrims visiting Sabarimala

Kerala's sharp rise in Naegleria fowleri infections has led Karnataka to caution Sabarimala pilgrims, urging awareness of symptoms, risks, water-safety measures to prevent the highly fatal infection

Get US visa faster with Fifa Pass: What it is, who qualifies and key rules

The US has announced Fifa Pass, a priority appointment system for 2026 World Cup ticket holders that moves applicants ahead in the visa-interview queue while keeping the usual security checks unchange

Why alcohol may hit harder for people on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy

A Yale study suggests GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide slow alcohol breakdown in the liver, raising blood alcohol levels even as they reduce toxic byproducts linked to inflammation and liver damage

Why dangerous toys keep flooding EU websites despite strict safety rules

A new EU study found most toys sold on major online platforms are unsafe, with toxic materials and choking risks, raising questions about weak checks and gaps in rules for foreign sellers

WHO preparing to cut more than 2,000 jobs by mid-2026 after US backed out

The downsizing at the World Health Organization is part of a wider restructuring effort after the US decides to withdraw as its largest contributor

7 in 10 trips in India planned by women, changing travel industry: Report

They make early bookings while prioritising safety and looking for upgrades, it says

US court allows Meta to keep WhatsApp, Instagram: Decoding the case

A US federal court has rejected the FTC's attempt to break up Meta, ruling that Instagram and WhatsApp can remain under the company's control - a major blow to regulators targeting Big Tech dominance

Anthropic's valuation hits $350 bn as Microsoft, Nvidia seal major AI deal

Microsoft has teamed up with Nvidia and Anthropic to broaden its AI plans, with Microsoft set to invest up to $5 billion and Nvidia up to $10 billion in Anthropic

International Men's Day: Can men have hormonal issues too? Doctors explain

Men face hormonal shifts that influence mood, libido, fertility, metabolism and energy, yet these imbalances often go unnoticed. Doctors explain the signs, risks, and why awareness matters

Trump faces flak for calling reporter 'quiet, piggy' over Epstein question

The White House criticised the reporter for acting in an 'unprofessional' manner with the US President

No green card for those relying on US support: What the new rule could mean

No Green Crad Visa: The US govt is set to publish a proposal on Wednesday that lowers the standard for deciding whether green-card applicants may rely on government support

Project Cheetah: How many cheetahs have died, and what are the next steps?

Four cheetahs and three cheetah cubs have died in the last four months with fighting, illness, and weakness being the main causes

Who is gangster Anmol Bishnoi and why is the US deporting him to India?

Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a key figure in his global crime syndicate, has been deported from the US to India, where he faces multiple grave charges

Trump meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS at White House: Key takeaways here

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman met Donald Trump at the White House after 7 years of being implicated in Khashoggi's murder

Trump working on '28-point' Russia-Ukraine peace roadmap: What's in it?

Russian officials say they are 'hopeful' about the 28-point plan being developed with Moscow, while Ukraine and its allies await clarity as Washington pushes renewed diplomacy

Delhi AQI tops 400 at multiple stations as winter smog sets in across NCR

Delhi's air quality plunged to 'severe' levels on Wednesday morning as smog thickened across NCR, with vehicles and stubble burning driving pollution and IMD forecasting foggy, colder mornings

Japan's Kirin Holdings mulls exit from B9 Beverages as losses, debt mount

Kirin Holdings, the largest investor in B9 Beverages, held a 20.1 per cent stake in the firm as of June 2025, ahead of founder Ankur Jain's 17.8 per cent holding

Google CEO Sundar Pichai urges caution on AI use, flags 'bubble' concerns

Sundar Pichai warns that AI has limits and urges users to use it carefully, noting that no company would be shielded if an AI investment bubble collapses