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Why we keep smoking despite knowing the damage it does to our health

Smoking is not just a bad habit, doctors say; it is nicotine, stress relief, routine and brain conditioning working together, which is why quitting can feel far harder than it looks

Karnataka extends one day of monthly paid menstrual leave to govt employees

Now, on December 2, the government has ordered the granting of one day of menstrual leave every month to female government employees of the state with immediate effect

Meesho IPO booked 3x on strong demand; should you bid too? Analysts weigh

Analysts highlight Meesho's zero-commission, asset-light business model, coupled with its multi-sided marketplace and logistics network

Apple's iOS 26.2 release candidate previews new features coming to iPhones

Apple begins rolling out the iOS 26.2 release candidate (RC) to developers and beta testers with features introduced throughout the iOS 26.2 beta cycle

Fitch ups India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% on GST reforms

It said falling inflation gives the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) room for one more policy rate cut in December to 5.25 per cent, following 100 bp of cuts in 2025 so far

From Mamdani to Takaichi, 2025 emerged as defining year of political reset

Historic wins, surprise upsets, and rapid leadership changes marked 2025, as voters across major democracies demanded stability, fresh ideas and a new direction for their countries

Mangione's hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

Thompson, 50, was shot from behind on Dec. 4, 2024, while walking to an investor conference; he had been UnitedHealthcare's CEO since 2021 aand had worked with parent company for 20 years

Here's why Adani Enterprises share price rose 2% in trade on December 4

Adani Enterprises informed the exchanges that AdaniConneX Private Limited, a joint venture of the company, has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary (WOS) namely 'AdaniConneX Hyderabad Three Limited'

H-1B applicants: Your LinkedIn profile is now evidence under Trump checks

A new State Department directive warns consular officers to reject applicants found involved in suppressing protected expression, intensifying the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration

Russian President Putin to arrive in India today: Time and full schedule

During his two-day visit, the Russian President will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on global and regional issues of mutual interest

Petronet LNG shares rise 4% on 15-year contract with ONGC; check details

Petronet LNG is developing ethane unloading, storage and handling (USH) facilities with ethane storage tank capacity of 1,70,000 cubic meters at Dahej, Gujarat

JSW Steel JV with JFE to unlock value, help deleveraging, say analysts

Emkay Global Financial Services values BPSL at ₹53,000 crore or 11.8x on FY27E, with EV/Ebitda, well above its prior internal estimate of ₹40,500 crore

2nd Ashes Test: Here's why ENG & AUS players are wearing black armbands

Smith died suddenly in Perth on December 1 at the age of 62, with his family confirming he passed away unexpectedly at his apartment in South Perth

Pine Labs rises 3% on posting Q2 result; Emkay maintains 'Reduce' rating

Fintech firm Pine Labs reported a consolidated net profit of ₹5.97 crore in Q2FY26, as compared to a loss of ₹32.01 crore in Q2FY25

Bill Gates warns child deaths may rise after Trump-era funding cuts

More than 200,000 additional children under 5 are expected to die this year, according to modeling in the Gates Foundation's annual Goalkeepers report

Vedanta rallies 10% in 8 days, hits new high; what's driving metal stock?

Vedanta stock has outperformed the market by surging 24% in the last six months. The company's portfolio of resources business provides advantages of scale, diversification and strong balance sheet.

Google Gemini web revamp brings 'My Stuff' hub and dark mode: What's new

Google updates the Gemini on the web with a dark theme, a cleaner layout, and a new 'My Stuff' section that stores your images, videos and creations

Samsung Exynos 2600 chip unveiled, could debut in Galaxy S26 series in 2026

Samsung's early look at the Exynos 2600 emphasises system-wide optimisation and refinement at its core ahead of its debut in the Galaxy S26 series

New H-1B rules unlikely to impact large Indian IT firms, says Nasscom head

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar says recent US H-1B visa changes will have little effect on large Indian IT firms, as companies have already boosted local hiring and are preparing for new rules

OnePlus Ace 6T launched in China, expected to come as OnePlus 15R in India

OnePlus Ace 6T launched in China with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and a 165Hz AMOLED display, hinting at what the upcoming OnePlus 15R may offer in India