4 arrested, senior cops suspended after Bengaluru stampede: Latest updates

Autism myths busted: Vaccines, parenting & the truth about the spectrum

Do vaccines cause autism? Is it bad parenting? Can autism be cured? In this episode of our fact-check series, experts debunk common autism myths and explain how misinformation delays diagnosis and fue

US remittance tax starts today: What it means for Indians sending money home | Trump | US Visa

A new 1% remittance tax has come into force in the US from January 1, 2026. It affects how NRIs, students and foreign workers send money abroad.

India’s first bullet train to launch on August 15, 2027: Route, speed, timeline explained

India’s first bullet train is finally getting a launch date. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says operations will begin on August 15, 2027.

H-2B visa window opens Jan 1: What is it and what all you need to know about it? | US Visa

The United States is opening the H-2B visa filing window for temporary non-agricultural jobs starting April 2026.

What is the Union Budget — and why should you care?

What is the Union Budget and why does it matter to you? In this short explainer, we break down how the Budget works and how it impacts taxes, spending, growth, and everyday life minus the jargon.

India's tariff to hit China: India slaps 3-year safeguard duty on steel imports: What this means

India has imposed a three-year safeguard duty on select steel products to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-priced imports, mainly from China. The duty will taper annually and follows

Khaleda Zia dies at 80: All about the leader who shaped Bangladesh’s politics | BNP | Political news

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has passed away at the age of 80 in Dhaka after a prolonged illness. Her death comes at a politically sensitive moment

Where to invest in 2026?: Motilal Oswal’s top stock picks and targets | Nifty 50 | Investment tips

As 2025 winds down, one of India’s largest wealth managers is laying out its roadmap for the year ahead.

Iran protests explained: How a crashing rial is pushing people to the streets

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.

Decoding Aravalli hills row: A timeline of a 40-year fight for survival | Supreme Court |Environment

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