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Smoking weed and tobacco accelerates brain shrinkage, say scientists

Researchers say cannabis and tobacco use is linked to reduced brain volume in key regions tied to emotions, memory, and movement, raising concerns about long-term brain health

PM Modi to address two rallies in Assam today ahead of Assembly polls

Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm

Canada's Bill C-12 crackdown: Immigration rules tighten, Indians may be hit

Canada's new Bill C-12 limits asylum hearings and expands immigration powers, with Indian students and migrants among those likely to be affected

Iran conflict threatens to wreck Trump's dream of lower interest rates

Energy shock fuels inflation fears as markets push back rate-cut expectations

IMD forecasts rain, gusty winds across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

Fresh spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to impact several regions, including north and central India. Delhi may see light showers and cloudy skies with temperatures staying comfortable

Aurobindo up 4%; stock hits 52-week high, outperforms in 2026; here's why

Aurobindo Pharma to evaluate and consider a proposal for the buyback company's fully paid-up equity shares in its board meet on April 6.

Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today: Here's all you need to know about it

Census 2027 Phase 1 begins today, marking India's first digital headcount with caste data and self-enumeration. The long-delayed exercise will be conducted in two phases across the country

West Asia war: Trump says conflict may end in 2-3 weeks; Brent at $104

President Donald Trump said the West Asia conflict could end in two to three weeks, while Iran signalled it is open to ending hostilities if it receives firm guarantees against future strikes

Iran foreign minister slams US 'America First' policy amid war tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister criticises US stance, says trust deficit blocks talks

US flags India's satellite rules for DTH, internet curbs as trade barriers

The report noted that localised internet shutdowns restrict access to information and services, disrupting commercial operations, and thereby undermining a free and open internet

Anand Rathi upgrades Tata Steel to 'Buy' on strong outlook; sees 24% upside

Anand Rathi has revised the target price for Tata Steel to ₹240, based on FY28e SoTP valuation

Anthropic accidentally releases source code for its popular Claude AI agent

The leak of basic source code - the second slip-up in just a week - triggered a discussion in the community around new revelations of how Anthropic's popular coding agent works

Axis Capital initiates coverage on Meesho with 'Buy'; sees 39% upside

Axis Capital believes Meesho is well placed to benefit from e-com growth driven by rising tier 2 penetration, leveraging its value play and 'affordability' flywheel to drive user growth

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,49,520; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,50,100

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,37,060

Systematically crushing Iran, forging alliances in West Asia: Netanyahu

Netanyahu said that "sooner or later" the Iranian regime will fall, while Israel creates "new alliances with important countries in the region"

Trump cares deeply about US-India relationship, says US Ambassador

Back in the US for a few days. First stop, meeting with our great President in the White House. The President deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India, said Sergio Gor

India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war

The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for ‌Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace West Asia supply disrupted by the war

Terrorist killed in encounter in J-K's Ganderbal, operation underway

A cordon and search operation was launched by security forces on Tuesday night, in Arhama area of Gandebal district based on inputs of suspicious movement in the region

Israel strikes Iran factory, says it supplied fentanyl for chemical weapons

The strike happened Tuesday, both Israel and Iran said

Govt grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically

The lowered duty ‌rates will range between 5 per cent to 12.5 per cent across industries