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Manhattan rents surge on affordability concerns; Mamdani effect dismissed
The rental market usually cools in October and November as New Yorkers move into the holiday season. However, this year, the new leasing activity in Manhattan surged compared with the previous year
 "Manhattan rents surge on affordability concerns; Mamdani effect dismissed")
Strict English rules hit US truckers as Trump steps up his crackdown
Bloomberg report shows rising enforcement, industry fears and licence uncertainty
 "Strict English rules hit US truckers as Trump steps up his crackdown")
Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker
Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances
Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed
From low-pressure relaxation to misplaced sleep cues, expert decodes why the brain winds down on the couch but wakes up in bed, and share simple ways to fix the cycle
 "Why you get sleepy on the couch but are wide awake the moment you hit bed")
Accenture, Anthropic join hands to help firms scale AI responsibly
Both companies said the partnership would combine their technical strengths to help organisations move beyond AI pilots and embed advanced, responsible AI across daily operations
 "Accenture, Anthropic join hands to help firms scale AI responsibly")
New Zealand opens 2 new seasonal work visas: Who qualifies and how to apply
New Zealand's new seasonal visas aim to speed up hiring in sectors such as horticulture, meat processing, seafood, and dairy roles like calf rearers and oyster farm workers
 "New Zealand opens 2 new seasonal work visas: Who qualifies and how to apply")
China turns to domestic AI chips, looks to cut dependence on US firms
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology added AI processors from Huawei and Cambricon to its government-approved list of suppliers
 "China turns to domestic AI chips, looks to cut dependence on US firms")
Multifold gains for SGB 2019-20 Series VII investors as RBI allows exit
With the five-year lock-in period ending, investors in SGB 2019-20 Series VII can now opt for premature redemption
 "Multifold gains for SGB 2019-20 Series VII investors as RBI allows exit")
Mid-Dec home loan rates start at 7.10%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs
Public-sector banks have the lowest entry rates but borrowers should note that private banks and HFCs maintain wider rate spreads
 "Mid-Dec home loan rates start at 7.10%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs")
Mid-Dec car loan rates start at 7.45%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs
Public sector banks are offering the most competitive entry-level interest rates on five-year car loans
 "Mid-Dec car loan rates start at 7.45%: Top lenders' offers and EMIs")
How cars, batteries and low-cost goods shaped China's $1tn trade surplus
China's global goods surplus has surged past $1 trillion, driven by booming auto and battery exports, and a competitive edge from weak domestic demand and currency dynamics
 "How cars, batteries and low-cost goods shaped China's $1tn trade surplus")
World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality
The programmes are aimed at reducing air pollution through airshed-based planning, clean mobility, improved cooking access and multisector green transitions
 "World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality")
Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know
Cardiologists warn that high-caffeine drinks may trigger heart strain and blood-pressure spikes, especially in young people
 "Do energy drinks raise heart-disease risk? What experts want you to know")
Year-ender 2025: What's next for Bitcoin in 2026? Experts weigh in
Bitcoin in 2026: Experts say volatility is normal, but disciplined investors could see steady gains
 "Year-ender 2025: What's next for Bitcoin in 2026? Experts weigh in")
New US tourist visa rule: Share your social media history before you travel
The US has expanded its digital vetting rules, bringing visitor visas and visa-waiver travellers under mandatory social media disclosure requirements
 "New US tourist visa rule: Share your social media history before you travel")
IndiGo cancels over 75 flights, CEO to appear before DGCA: Top updates
IndiGo announced that it has reduced its capacity and passenger unit revenue forecast for Q3, after the civil aviation regulator directed it to cut 10 per cent of its domestic winter schedule
 "IndiGo cancels over 75 flights, CEO to appear before DGCA: Top updates")
Over Rs 1 trn in unclaimed deposits: How to find, get back your money
Prime Minister Modi announces campaign called 'Your Money, Your Right' to encourage people to reclaim funds sitting idle across the financial system
 "Over Rs 1 trn in unclaimed deposits: How to find, get back your money")
Workplace ICC can hear POSH complaints against outsiders: Supreme Court
The court said the purpose of the POSH Act would be diluted if women were forced to approach the ICC of every respondent's organisation for incidents involving third parties
 "Workplace ICC can hear POSH complaints against outsiders: Supreme Court")
Why winter triggers seasonal depression and what works best to ease SAD
Winter blues are common, but SAD is a recurring depressive condition that needs attention. From overlooked symptoms to light therapy and sleep routines, here's what experts recommend
 "Why winter triggers seasonal depression and what works best to ease SAD")
Cheap polyester shawls passed off as silk at Tirupati in a ₹55 cr scam
A high polyester content was found in the shawls that were supposed to be made of pure silk. TTD has procured over 21,600 silk shawls since 2015, valued at approximately ₹55 crore
 "Cheap polyester shawls passed off as silk at Tirupati in a ₹55 cr scam")
