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India Inc salary hike projected at 9.1% in 2026, skill-based pay leads: EY

An EY India report said that GCCs are expected to record the highest salary growth at 10.4%, driven by sustained global demand and investments in specialised digital skills

Donald Trump raises global tariffs to 15%: What Sections 122, 232, 301 mean

US President Donald Trump has raised the global baseline tariff to 15 per cent after a court setback, using older trade laws. Here's what Sections 122, 232 and 301 mean and how they allow tariffs

China study claims stem cell therapy reversed type 2 diabetes in patient

Researchers report the first successful reversal of type 2 diabetes using stem cells, restoring natural insulin production and offering hope beyond lifelong insulin dependence

Iran signs €500 mn missile deal with Russia to rebuild air defences

Iran has signed a nearly €500 million deal with Russia to buy portable air-defence missiles, aiming to quickly rebuild its weakened air shield after last year's conflict damaged key defence systems

Rs 55 cr US elder fraud: How Indian student overstays visa, dupes elders

Indian national Atharva Sathawane sentenced in Florida for role in $6.6 million elder fraud scheme targeting seniors

'Do not share OTP or Aadhaar details', PM warns amid rising digital fraud

Fake calls and links are being used to dupe bank customers, PM says, stressing timely re-KYC and stronger password habits

Air India scraps New York, Newark flights as blizzard batters US East Coast

The move follows a massive winter storm sweeping across the US East Coast, triggering travel bans, school closures and over 7,500 flight cancellations

Kerala announces 10% DA, DR hike to 35% for employees and pensioners

Higher allowance from March salary and April pension, arrears order awaited

IDFC First Bank flags ₹590 cr fraud in govt accounts: What we know so far

IDFC First Bank reported a suspected ₹590 crore fraud in Haryana government accounts, linked to staff at its Chandigarh branch; four employees suspended and KPMG to probe fraud

Morepen Labs wins ₹825 crore manufacturing contract from global drugmaker

Morepen Laboratories said supplies under the contract are expected to begin within the next four to five months, while execution is scheduled through the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27

Why some people wake up with foreign accent: Rare brain condition explained

It sounds like fiction, but it's real: Foreign Accent Syndrome can make people sound foreign overnight, without travel or language learning, due to subtle changes in brain function

Delhi air quality remains 'poor' on Monday, mercury set to cross 30°C

The weather department's latest bulletin indicates that both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in the coming days

Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Narendra Modi said Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with C Rajagopalachari's as part of a push to 'shed colonial symbols'

Mexico erupts after cartel boss killed; India issues advisory: What we know

Mexico saw gun battles, arson and road blockades after its army killed cartel boss El Mencho. With violence spreading across states, India and the US advised citizens to shelter in place

North India to see temperature rise as winter fades; check IMD forecast

Temperatures set to rise across North India while Tamil Nadu and Kerala brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds; Delhi likely to see above-normal readings this week

Delhi air quality deteriorates on Sunday; mercury set to touch 30°C

Air quality in Delhi slips to 'very poor' levels on Sunday, while CAQM mandates stricter emission norms for industries across NCR. Mercury is set to touch 30 degrees Celsius

Weather today: Mercury set to rise in North India; rain likely over South

Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In addition, isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

Trump raises global tariff to 15% from 10% day after US court's big ruling

He said the administration would determine and announce revised tariff levels for different countries in the coming months within the limits permitted under law

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India

From 50% duties to a temporary 10% levy, US tariff rules on Indian goods have shifted, lowering costs for now while leaving sectoral duties and trade deal negotiations largely unchanged

India-Brazil trade to cross $20 bn in 5 yrs in 'win-win' deal: PM Modi

PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks in New Delhi, focusing on boosting trade, technology, energy cooperation and strengthening strategic ties between the two nations