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Swiss ski resort fire kills 40, over 100 injured: What sparked the blaze?
At least 40 people were killed and over 100 were injured after a fire swept through a Swiss ski resort on New Year's Day. Officials are probing the cause of the incident
How many hours of sleep do you need at each age? A doctor's guide
Doctors explain how brain development, hormones and the body clock affect how much sleep is healthy at every stage of life
 "How many hours of sleep do you need at each age? A doctor's guide")
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller on annual sales
China's BYD is set to beat Tesla in global EV sales in 2025, driven by strong China demand and rising overseas sales, even as competition intensifies in key markets
 "China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller on annual sales")
Cognizant hit with many US class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach
The complaints state that TriZetto, which provides healthcare claims, failed to protect personal data and did not inform affected people in a timely manner after a cyberattack
 "Cognizant hit with many US class-action lawsuits after TriZetto data breach")
Indore water contamination crisis: How to stay safe and avoid illness
As Indore grapples with a water contamination crisis, health experts break down safe water practices, symptoms to watch for, and when diarrhoea and vomiting require hospital care
 "Indore water contamination crisis: How to stay safe and avoid illness")
'Marriage alone won't get you a US Green Card,' says immigration lawyer
Couples must live together to strengthen US Green Card applications, say immigration experts
 "'Marriage alone won't get you a US Green Card,' says immigration lawyer")
Want a longer life? Why sleep may matter more than diet or exercise
A large US study tracking sleep and longevity across counties finds that insufficient sleep may shorten life expectancy more than poor diet or lack of exercise, second only to smoking
 "Want a longer life? Why sleep may matter more than diet or exercise")
New FASTag norms to come into effect from Feb 1: Here's what changes
The latest move is aimed at enhancing public convenience and eliminating post-activation hassle faced by highway users
 "New FASTag norms to come into effect from Feb 1: Here's what changes")
Centre proposes 90 days work rule for gig workers to get social security
Centre pre-publishes draft labour rules, says gig workers must work 90 days a year to qualify for social security benefits; stakeholders can give feedback
 "Centre proposes 90 days work rule for gig workers to get social security")
Amid declining birth rates, China imposes tax on condoms, contraceptives
China has imposed a 13 per cent tax on contraceptives as birth rates continue to fall, highlighting Beijing's struggle to reverse population decline a decade after ending the one-child policy
 "Amid declining birth rates, China imposes tax on condoms, contraceptives")
Gold investors get 387% returns as RBI redeems 2017-18 SGB series
Redemption at ~13,486 a gram delivers nearly fourfold gains in eight years
 "Gold investors get 387% returns as RBI redeems 2017-18 SGB series")
All you need to know about rising egg prices across major Indian cities
Egg prices in India have surged as supply dips and demand rises during winter; prices are likely to soften only from February onwards as demand eases
 "All you need to know about rising egg prices across major Indian cities")
'Sewer bacteria' found in Indore water as diarrhoea deaths rise to nine
Early probe findings show sewer bacteria in Indore's drinking water supply; at least nine residents have died and more than 200 people remain hospitalised due to vomiting and diarrhoea
 "'Sewer bacteria' found in Indore water as diarrhoea deaths rise to nine")
Autism myths debunked: Experts on what we get wrong about the spectrum
From parenting blame and vaccine fears to cure myths and stigma, experts explain what autism really is, and why misinformation continues to harm autistic people
 "Autism myths debunked: Experts on what we get wrong about the spectrum")
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York mayor in historic City Hall ceremony
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's first Muslim mayor at City Hall, with Bernie Sanders administering the oath and performances by Lucy Dacus and Punjabi artist Babbulicious
 "Zohran Mamdani becomes New York mayor in historic City Hall ceremony")
India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in December, at 38-month low
December manufacturing PMI: New business continued to grow at a strong rate, but the pace was the slowest since December 2023
 "India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in December, at 38-month low")
'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid
Khalid's parents visited the US before their youngest daughter's wedding to meet their elder daughter living there. During their visit, they met Mamdani
 "'Thinking of you': NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani pens a letter for Umar Khalid")
Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor'; many flights delayed due to fog
Second day of new year sees minor improvement in Delhi's air quality, but fog and pollution persist across most stations; AQI at 311
 "Delhi air quality improves to 'very poor'; many flights delayed due to fog")
IMD weather alert: Dense fog, cold wave conditions to persist across India
Large parts of India are witnessing dense fog and cold wave conditions, with the IMD warning of continued disruptions due to poor visibility, rainfall and falling temperatures
 "IMD weather alert: Dense fog, cold wave conditions to persist across India")
Gig workers aren't exploited: Deepinder Goyal as Zomato, Blinkit hit record
In a post on X, Goyal said concerns around quick deliveries often stem from a misunderstanding of how the system works
 "Gig workers aren't exploited: Deepinder Goyal as Zomato, Blinkit hit record")