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What is HLH disease? Ex-Afghan pacer Shapoor Zadran battles rare illness

Once known for his imposing presence and left-arm pace for Afghanistan, Shapoor is now fighting an advanced stage of the illness

What is HLH disease? Ex-Afghan pacer Shapoor Zadran battles rare illness
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so

A new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has split experts, with some saying it leaves numbers unchanged while others warn it could limit new foreign entrants to the US

$100,000 H-1B fee had little impact on visa numbers: Why analysts say so
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Foreign-hallmarked gold found in I-T raids on TMC MLA aide; DRI may probe

Investigators uncover foreign-marked bullion during tax raids linked to TMC MLA aide, prompting possible DRI probe amid scrutiny of asset disclosures

Foreign-hallmarked gold found in I-T raids on TMC MLA aide; DRI may probe
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

UN cuts India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.4%, flags external risks

ESCAP report cites geopolitical tensions, inflation pressures and weak global demand as key risks, while projecting India's GDP growth at 6.4 per cent in 2026

UN cuts India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.4%, flags external risks
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt

US lawmakers seek to end OPT, STEM-OPT and CPT, raising concerns for Indian students as work pathways linked to F-1 visas face review

End OPT, other foreign student work programmes, US lawmakers tell govt
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:34 PM IST

Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?

A mix of can shortages, import delays, and demand spikes is leaving stores and q-commerce apps without Diet Coke in major cities

Why are Diet Coke cans unavailable and what's behind the supply crunch?
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

AI-led innovations to contribute 40% to revenue in 3-5 years: LEAD Group

The ed-tech firm expects AI-led products to power future growth, with tools like Ms Curie and Fluento driving personalised learning across schools in India

AI-led innovations to contribute 40% to revenue in 3-5 years: LEAD Group
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 5:11 PM IST

Parking pitfalls in home buying: Why buyers must look beyond the flat

Don't wait till possession: Parking checks that can save money, avoid disputes, and prevent costly surprises later

Parking pitfalls in home buying: Why buyers must look beyond the flat
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 4:51 PM IST

Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model

EU rules aim to shift control from manufacturers to users, challenging design choices that have quietly pushed faster upgrades and made repairing smartphones harder

Are phones designed to age faster? The EU wants to challenge this model
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market

A push for durability, repairability, and lifecycle control in Europe may spill over into India, reshaping how devices are designed, supported, and eventually replaced

How EU battery rules could quietly transform India's smartphone market
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 4:36 PM IST

Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report

Policy change signals a significant departure from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance

Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

Explained: What Maharashtra's Vertical Property Card means for flat owners

It aims to finally give flat owners a direct, recorded share in the land beneath their building, something that has long been missing in India's property system.

Explained: What Maharashtra's Vertical Property Card means for flat owners
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.49 per cent and 0.88 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Sensex jumps 847 pts, Nifty hits 24,600: Top 4 reasons explained

The Sense, Nifty surged sharply on April 21 amid easing crude oil prices, broad-based buying, and short-covering ahead of weekly F&O expiry. Check key reasons why the stock market is rising today

Sensex jumps 847 pts, Nifty hits 24,600: Top 4 reasons explained
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Hockey India secretary general held guilty of contempt by Delhi HC

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said he would hear the issue of sentence on May 4 but granted Singh liberty to "purge" the contempt by undertaking "such measures as found fit."

Hockey India secretary general held guilty of contempt by Delhi HC
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Microsoft releases Xbox mode in Insider Canary build for Windows 11: Report

Microsoft has reportedly rolled out Xbox mode to Windows 11 Insider Canary users, bringing a console-like full-screen gaming interface to PCs

Microsoft releases Xbox mode in Insider Canary build for Windows 11: Report
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

AMC stocks in demand, rally up to 5%; ICICI Pru, Nippon Life hit new highs

Analysts have been positive on asset management space, considering the levers of stable systematic investments and a better yield outlook.

AMC stocks in demand, rally up to 5%; ICICI Pru, Nippon Life hit new highs
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Nestle hits 52-week high on posting Q4; records double-digit volume, sales

Nestle posted a net profit of ₹1,110.9 crore, as compared to ₹873.46 crore a year ago, up 27 per cent Y-o-Y

Nestle hits 52-week high on posting Q4; records double-digit volume, sales
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

US starts tariff refunds; Indian exporters need to engage with buyers: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative said that the engagement will be important as the refunded payments go only to US importers, and exporters have no legal right to claim them

US starts tariff refunds; Indian exporters need to engage with buyers: GTRI
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST