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Seven sea routes that can shake oil, food, freight and geopolitics

More than 80 per cent of global merchandise trade by volume is transported via sea routes, underlining the importance of key maritime corridors to the global economy

Rs 145 crore FD fraud: How civic funds were moved via fake fixed deposits

Enforcement Directorate raids across Haryana and Punjab as probe tracks forged FDs, fake accounts and diversion of municipal funds

Q4 results today: RIL, Adani Green, Hindustan Zinc among 29 firms on Apr 24

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Indusind Bank, Lodha Developers, L&T Finance, and Shriram Finance are also to release their January-March earnings today

India braces for more heatwave days; temperatures in Delhi to touch 44°C

IMD has forecast rising heatwave conditions across north, central and east India. Delhi, meanwhile, is set to experience intense heat on Friday with maximum temperatures touching 44°C

'Inappropriate, in poor taste': MEA on Trump's 'hell-hole' post for India

After the post sparked outrage, Christopher Elms, spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi, said Trump had spoken warmly of India and called it a great nation

'Flood US with illegal aliens': Trump targets Indian, Chinese migrants

The letter posted by Trump on Truth Social, argued that birthright citizenship allows people to "flood America with illegal aliens to change the demographics forever"

Donald Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats in Hormuz

Earlier in the day, the US military said it had seized another tanker allegedly linked to the smuggling of Iranian oil

Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.5%: Best bank offers in April 2026

With markets volatile, senior citizens are turning to fixed deposits. Here's a bank-wise look at FD rates and strategies to maximise returns in April 2026

H-1B visa holders, students worst-hit amid US illegal immigration crackdown

Cato analysis says legal immigration to the US has fallen far more than illegal crossings, with H-1B visas, students and families seeing sharp declines

Sweet binge triggers paralysis: What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Often confused with stroke, this rare condition causes temporary paralysis due to low potassium levels, but can be reversed with timely treatment

Salary arrears increasing tax outgo? Experts explain how Form 39 may help

Taxpayers can mitigate the financial impact of delayed salary arrears by using the new Form 39 to reallocate income to previous years and reduce excess tax liability

Luxury market hits pause: Art soars, whisky and wine crash in 2025 reset

Big Winners, Bigger Losers: Inside Luxury's Uneven Comeback

Electrolytes vs medicines: What works best for heat stroke recovery?

With heatwaves intensifying, experts explain whether electrolyte drinks are enough and when medical treatment becomes essential

Migrant care workers face 15-year wait for UK residency under new plan

Migration crackdown may deepen care home staffing crunch, leave foreign carers in limbo and strain sector finances

Father has to support child despite loans, wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

Ruling clarifies that child welfare remains paramount, effectively narrowing the legal loopholes used to avoid maintenance payments

War-risk premiums surge: Can ₹12,980 cr maritime pool steady trade costs?

War-risk premiums have surged sharply, raising shipping costs. India's ₹12,980 crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aims to stabilise coverage, but whether it can make trade cheaper remains uncertain

H-1B visa holders targeted by US influencers: What rights protect you

Videos targeting H-1B workers are rising in the US. Attorneys explain legal limits and what visa holders should do if approached

April flash composite PMI at 58.3 as demand pushes manufacturing growth

The flash manufacturing PMI stood at 55.9 compared to 53.9 in March, while the services PMI came in at 57.9 versus 57.5 earlier

51% of young Indians want health insurance, 14% have policy: Report

A significant disconnect exists between the financial aspirations and actual coverage of young Indians, it says

Why Japan has lifted WWII-era arms curbs to allow lethal arms exports

Japan has lifted decades-old curbs on lethal arms exports, signalling a major shift from its post-war pacifist stance as Tokyo seeks a bigger role in global defence supply chains