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EU unveils age verification app as social media bans gain steam

The software was originally pitched as a way to prevent children from accessing obscene or harmful content online and comes as many EU members are debating restricting social media for minors

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time

From weekday discipline to weekend indulgence, experts explain how inconsistent eating disrupts metabolism and weakens long-term health gains

Vivo launches T5 Pro 5G with 9020 mAh battery in India: Check price, specs

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, the smartphone sports a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and packs a 9020mAh battery

Bulls are back: Sensex adds 1400 pts intraday; Nifty at 24,280; key reasons

During the day, the BSE Sensex made a high of 78,270.42, up 1,423 points, or 1.85 per cent. Likewise, the NSE Nifty50 gained 439 points, or 1.84 per cent to hit a high of 24,280.90 levels.

Pakistan plans two-hour evening power cuts to tackle energy crisis

Distribution companies in Pakistan have been directed to inform consumers in advance about scheduled outages and to avoid unscheduled power cuts

Kerala polls: Five key seats, five candidates to watch out on May 4

With voting complete across Kerala's 140 constituencies, the fate of over 883 candidates has been sealed. All eyes now turn to May 4. Here are five key seats and candidates to watch

Minehunters move to Hormuz as US forces six vessels to return amid blockade

The blockade, ordered by US President Donald Trump, has effectively halted maritime trade to and from Iran

Gold at ₹1.5 lakh: Is pre-booking ahead of Akshaya Tritiya a smart move?

Buying Gold This Akshaya Tritiya? Why Pre-Booking May-or May Not-Work for You

Akshaya Tritiya likely to keep its shine under gold's costly glare

Jewellery retailers expect strong Akshaya Tritiya demand despite high gold prices, supported by festive sentiment, wedding season demand and growing interest in diamond jewellery

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 1,264 points, Nifty ends above 24,200 as Trump says war to end soon

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 2.20 per cent and 2.35 per cent higher, respectively

OPPO launches F33 series with 7000mAh battery in India: Check price, offers

OPPO F33 series launches with 7000mAh battery, 6.57-inch AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX processor starting at Rs 31,999

From Singur to welfare: How West Bengal's poll issues evolved since 2006

From industrialisation and land protests to welfare, jobs and corruption, West Bengal's election issues have layered over two decades shaping the 2026 political contest

India's trade deficit shrinks to $20.98 bn in March amid Iran war risks

India's merchandise exports rose to $38.92 billion in March from $36.61 billion in February, while imports ‌fell to $59.9 billion from $63.71 billion

BenQ launches 5K monitor in India with Mac-focused features: Price, details

BenQ's new 5K monitor (MA270S) brings Mac-focused features, including colour tuning, Thunderbolt connectivity and multi-display support for creators and professionals

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period

From tax-free compounding to flexible five-year extensions, the fund serves investors seeking government-backed security in a volatile market

US SEC approves plan removing day-trading limit for small investors

New margin standards, which require customers to have enough equity in their account to cover the risks they run at that moment, will apply to all investors rather than just small ones

Ficci appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General with immediate effect

Swarup has over three decades of experience in public policy, trade remedies, logistics, regulatory reform, and international negotiations, having served in various leadership positions

4 killed, 18 injured in powerful explosion in Andhra's Sri Sathyasai

Though the explosion, which demolished at least two houses, was being attributed to a gas cylinder blast, it may not be limited to a gas cylinder, given the intensity of the blast, an official said

BSE, MCX, Angel One: Capital markets stocks rally up to 9% in trade

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Nifty Capital Markets gained 3.9 per cent, logging an intra-day high at 5,144.25

NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to rise in FY27 on lower rates: Crisil

Share of external commercial borrowing (ECB) issuances will also be muted in the near term, owing to geopolitical uncertainties and the resultant exchange rate volatility, the report said