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Can PPF investors hold more than one account? Here is what rules say

While the PPF remains a top-tier savings tool, rules prevent investors from doubling tax benefits through multiple holdings

Explained: How new GDP series will alter growth estimation methodology

India will shift GDP base year to FY23 and adopt price deflators and double deflation to improve accuracy, reflect structural shifts, and align national accounts with global standards

E20 petrol with RON 95 mandatory from April 1: What it means for your car

From April 1, all petrol pumps will sell E20 fuel with minimum RON 95; the government has kept the option open to grant temporary exemptions

Is your focus fading? Study links short videos to attention decline

Researchers report that excessive short-video viewing is associated with poorer executive control, highlighting risks to attention and impulse regulation

Flyers to get 48-hr free window to cancel, make changes to tickets: DGCA

The aviation regulator has revised ticket refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or amend bookings within 48 hours without additional charges, subject to conditions

Railways to run 1,244 Holi Special trains from Feb 25 to Mar 18: Check list

Indian Railways said that it will operate 1,244 Holi Special train trips between February 25 and March 18 to ease the festive rush, improve connectivity across various zones

30 industrial, warehousing hotspots emerge amid infra, policy push: Report

Colliers identifies 30 industrial and warehousing hubs -- 8 prime, 12 emerging and 10 nascent -- across India, driven by infrastructure growth, manufacturing expansion and strong policy support

Living in a body that locks up: Understanding stiff-person syndrome

Often misdiagnosed as anxiety or back pain, stiff-person syndrome can take years to detect. A neurologist breaks down causes and therapies

Rs 50,000 monthly retirement income may need over Rs 1 cr in savings: Study

Inflation and longevity risks can nearly double the required retirement savings for those relying on fixed income

25% increase in US immigration may save 5,000 senior deaths: Study explains

NBER research says a 25% rise in immigration could prevent about 5,000 deaths annually among older Americans by strengthening the healthcare workforce

Babies exposed to 42 'forever chemicals' before birth, warns study

A new US study detects 42 PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, including hidden chemicals missed by routine tests. With no specific monitoring system in India, should we be worried?

Study explains why women experience longer-lasting chronic pain

Researchers uncover a biological pathway linking immune cells and hormones, shedding light on why women often experience prolonged chronic pain

Gastroenterologist lists 5 everyday foods that may help lower cancer risk

From purple sweet potatoes to beans, a California-based gastroenterologist highlights five foods that may help reduce inflammation and support cancer prevention

H-1B filings rise 7% in FY2025 but approvals drop 17.8%: USCIS data

USCIS data shows employer demand for H-1B workers rose in FY2025 even as approvals fell to a five-year low amid tighter scrutiny

Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?

The trip comes after Canadian PM Mark Carney and PM Narendra Modi met last year in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where they agreed to formally launch negotiations on a trade deal

High-value transaction not disclosed? Tax officials may still spot it

Cash deposits, property deals and investments above set limits are automatically reported to the Income Tax Department under SFT rules

LTM partners with Nvidia to modernise CBDT's tax analytics platform

LTM will deploy a secure cloud environment powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure to simplify workloads and offer real-time insights for CBDT

Supreme Court imposes blanket ban on NCERT Class 8 textbook: Here's why

The Supreme Court banned a Class 8 textbook over "objectionable" content on the judiciary. The chapter cites corruption, case backlogs and shortage of judges as challenges facing the judicial system

Why Chinese smartphones are facing first-ever demand drop in India

For the first time, demand for Chinese smartphones dropped in India as buyers shift to premium models; rising component costs are also pushing prices higher

Delhi expands Ayushman cover to widows, disabled people: Check details

Delhi expands Ayushman Bharat scheme to provide a critical financial safety net against rising healthcare costs for 550,000 families