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US clarifies who can stay during H-1B green card application process

Official says H-1B workers offering economic benefit or serving national interest may stay during green card process

Delhi to get respite from heat as IMD forecasts rain, storms across India

Thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across several regions, with heavy rain warnings in eastern and southern states, while heatwave conditions continue over parts of north and central India

Q4 results: Ashok Leyland, Alkem Labs, Finolex Cables, 469 more on May 28

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Bharat Dynamics, Schneider Electric Infra, Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals, and Apar Industries are also to release their January-March earnings today

CBSE Class 12 OSM row: Why students are flagging answer sheet gaps

Several CBSE Class 12 students have flagged answer sheet mismatches, missing pages and portal glitches during re-evaluation, putting the board's OSM system under scrutiny

10-minute deliveries in 45-degree heat: India's gig workers hit a heatwave

With temperatures crossing 45°C in several cities, India's fast-delivery economy is facing growing questions over worker safety, platform accountability and consumer expectations

Digital afterlife: What happens to your digital assets after you die?

A recent Gandhinagar court ruling has declared iCloud data a 'heritable estate asset', reigniting debate over who controls your digital legacy when you are gone

US rejects Iranian media's report on 'draft deal' to restore Hormuz traffic

The remark came after Iranian state television reported that Tehran had committed to restoring commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month

Urban heat islands: Why Indian cities are becoming unliveable after dark

Indian cities are warming faster at night, turning homes into heat traps and exposing gaps in housing, planning and cooling access as AC demand rises

How extreme heat is exposing gaps in India's crop insurance system

As extreme heat damages yields, quality and farm incomes without triggering formal crop failure, experts say India's insurance system is struggling to adapt to climate reality

Wet-bulb heat explained: Why humidity makes extreme summer heat deadlier

Wet-bulb heat reflects how difficult it becomes for the body to cool itself during humid weather, making prolonged summer exposure increasingly risky

India's AI data centres may deploy up to 700,000 GPUs in 5 years: Report

A report by Avendus Capital estimates that India's data centre capacity will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 26% over the next five years, driven by AI infrastructure demand

Heatwave glossary: Urban heat island, wet-bulb, heat index, and more

From wet-bulb temperature to heat dome, here are some key heatwave terms everyone should understand during extreme summers

Why is govt considering return to standard sizes for edible oil packs?

The Centre is reviewing a return to standard edible oil pack sizes to make prices easier to compare and reduce confusion over varying quantities, a move industry says will improve transparency

Singapore court sentences Byju's founder: How the edtech empire collapsed

The edtech giant Byju's dramatic fall has been marked by debt disputes, investor revolt, layoffs and allegations linked to its $1.2 billion US loan

How a 19-year-old student exposed flaws in CBSE's On-Screen Marking portal

According to Nisarga Adhikary, the flaws were serious enough to potentially allow individuals with basic technical knowledge to impersonate examiners, reset passwords

Gen Z drives workplace therapy surge as mental health takes centre stage

Therapy is no longer a fringe workplace benefit in India, although one in four employees still hesitate to follow through after seeking help

Q4 results: GMR Airports, Cummins India, Physicswallah, 181 more on May 27

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Gillette India, PC Jeweller, Cello World, and Bata India are also to release their January-March earnings today

IMD warns of rising heatwave conditions as mercury in Delhi to touch 46°C

IMD has warned of rising temperatures and persistent heatwave conditions across north and central India, while several eastern and southern states are likely to receive rainfall and thunderstorms

Mumbai redevelopment project: HC fines tenants Rs 5 lakh for 'coercion'

Court says tenants tried to pressure landlord by backing a builder with no valid redevelopment agreement

Japan tightens rules for foreign children's residence cards from June 14

From June 14, country will require facial photographs for all foreign children applying for or renewing residence cards