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Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025

Can bad oral bacteria travel to the brain and trigger Parkinson's disease?

A common oral bacterium may move from the mouth to the gut and release toxins that enter the brain, damaging dopamine-producing cells linked to Parkinson's disease

Cash rules tightening from April 2026? Government clarifies viral post

Viral post claims new cash rules from April 2026, but PIB says it's misleading

Now, US govt can share immigrants' personal details, Medicaid data with ICE

A federal court has cleared limited data-sharing with ICE while protecting immigrants' medical information

This Indian YouTube channel earned ₹38 cr through AI-generated videos

India's AI channel 'Bandar Apna Dost' tops global YouTube charts with 2.07 billion views and estimated annual earnings of ₹38 crore, showing AI content's huge reach

Why New Year's resolutions fail, and how to make them actually stick

Most New Year resolutions fail not because of weak willpower, but because they ignore how the brain builds habits. Mental health experts explain what actually works

Thieves rob a bank in Germany of €30 million in Ocean's Eleven-style

Police said the criminals drilled their way into the bank's underground vault from a nearby parking garage

US directs its Western Hemisphere embassies to report migration crimes

Move signals tougher US stance on migration under President Donald Trump's second term

Why food delivery and qcommerce services may be disrupted on New Year's Eve

The first strike was staged on December 25, which disrupted Swiggy and Zomato food deliveries during the day in Gurugram and Noida

OpenAI sets new record for highest employee pay in tech startup history

OpenAI's employee pay has hit historic highs, with average stock rewards of $1.5 million, as the company spends heavily to retain staff amid a fierce AI talent race

Too drunk to drive? Telangana gig workers offer free New Year rides

To ensure safer New Year celebrations, Telangana gig workers are offering free late-night rides for intoxicated individuals across Hyderabad and nearby areas to reduce road accidents

H-2B visa filing window opens Jan 1 for jobs starting April 2026: Details

US employers can begin filing H-2B visa applications from January 1 for temporary, non-agricultural jobs starting April 1, 2026, with early filings to be rejected

Adani Group pushes for more flying rights to boost traffic at its airports

The Adani Group's stance contrasts with the country's two largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India, which want New Delhi to be cautious about opening local skies to overseas carriers

Centre pulls subsidy as electric three-wheelers hit target under PM e-Drive

The government has pulled subsidies for electric three-wheelers under PM e-Drive after the segment reached its adoption target, with EV penetration at around 32%

Delhi's AQI stays 'severe' as nearly 100 flights cancelled due to dense fog

Delhi's air quality remains severe as dense fog disrupts flight and train services on New Year's eve, causing delays, cancellations and poor visibility across the capital

China joins US in claiming role in India-Pakistan conflict mediation

The remarks were made by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a foreign policy symposium, echoing US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating the recent India-Pakistan military standoff

Dense fog envelopes Delhi on New Year's eve, IMD issues cold wave alert

IMD issues multiple warnings as dense fog, cold wave and snowfall disrupt life and transport across north India, with flight cancellations, diversions and reduced visibility expected to continue into

Defence ministry signs ₹4,666 crore deals for carbines, torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence has inked ₹4,666 crore defence contracts with Bharat Forge, PLR Systems and Italy's WASS to supply CQB carbines to the Army and Navy and torpedoes for submarines

Protests spread across Iran with demands to overthrow the govt: Here's why

A sharp fall in the rial, soaring prices and economic uncertainty have sparked protests across Iran, with demonstrators in several cities calling for regime change

How daily microplastics exposure may be hardening arteries, mostly in men

From food packaging to drinking water, microplastics are almost impossible to avoid. A new study suggests these particles can lodge in blood vessels and accelerate artery damage linked to heart diseas