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Urban homes stay hot at night as heatwave crisis looms, new study warns

Researchers said surveyed homes showed little cooling after sunset, with nighttime indoor temperatures continuing to remain between 32°C and 35.5°C

Malaysia to launch fast-track biometric immigration from Sept 2026: Details

Malaysia will roll out fast-track biometric immigration nationwide from Sept 2026 to reduce airport queues and wait time

Australia bans neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under tough new hate law

Australia has outlawed the neo-Nazi 'White Australia' group under new hate laws that criminalise support, funding and recruitment.

NPS launches Retirement Income Schemes: Payout rules and benefits explained

PFRDA's new NPS retirement income scheme allows phased withdrawals while keeping pension corpus invested longer

India's IPO jargon decoded: What fresh issue, OFS, and DRHP really mean

From fresh issue and OFS to confidential filing and QIB demand, here is a simple guide to the IPO terms that you should know

Weekly policy watch: Core sector, bank credit, forex data in focus

India's macro calendar will be led by core sector, PMI, bank credit, deposit, and forex reserves data, while PM Modi's Europe visit will keep trade ties in focus

Weekly economy wrap: Gold duty hike, fuel shock test India's economy

India moved to conserve foreign exchange, contain prices and secure energy supplies as the West Asia crisis tested external accounts and growth forecasts

CNG prices increased by Re 1 in Delhi-NCR, second hike in two days

CNG will now cost Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi and Rs 88.70 per kg in Noida-Ghaziabad after the latest increase

IMD issues heatwave alert across India; temperatures to touch 44°C in Delhi

IMD warns of intensifying heatwave across North, Central and West India with temperatures rising up to 45°C, while other regions brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain

Iran plans new Hormuz traffic mechanism, fees for vessels to apply

Ebrahim Azizi, head of Iran parliament's national security committee, said details of the route system would be unveiled soon

Fuel price hike: Gig workers' union calls 5-hour nationwide strike today

Drivers and delivery partners linked to ride-hailing, food delivery, and quick commerce platforms will suspend services from 12 pm to 5 pm over demands for higher payouts and fuel-linked compensation

US lawmakers probe Indian-origin doctor over alleged birth tourism links

The California-based physician is being examined over alleged links to services that assisted pregnant foreign nationals travelling to the US for childbirth and citizenship-related benefits

Can India build a China-like super grid for its clean energy push?

China built its super grid over two decades through massive state investment and planning. Experts explain whether India can realistically replicate

PFRDA eases NPS annuity exit rules for retirees facing emergencies: Details

NPS retirees facing critical illness or holding older annuity plans with surrender clauses may now get an exit route under revised rules

Can a parent open a PPF account for a child? Process, tax rules explained

How parents can leverage government-backed compounding and Section 80C benefits while staying within annual deposit limits

Does sweating more mean you're burning more fat? Experts bust fitness myth

Heavy sweating may feel like proof of an effective workout, but experts say fat loss depends on far more than perspiration alone

April WPI hits 8.3%: Will rising wholesale pressure drive retail inflation?

India's wholesale inflation hit 8.3% in April, driven by fuel prices. While retail inflation remains lower at 3.48%, rising supply-chain costs may soon push consumer prices higher

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala by May 26; heatwave to prevail over north

The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that the southwest monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on May 26, with a model error of ± 4 days

US Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB-1, EB-2 dates move backwards for Indians

'Retrogression' in the June 2026 US Visa Bulletin is set to trigger fresh Green Card delays for thousands of Indian professionals

GPS, AI CCTV, watermarks: Why tech safeguards failed to protect NEET

Despite GPS tracking, AI-enabled CCTV surveillance and watermarking of question papers, the latest NEET-UG paper leak has exposed the limits of technology in securing India's high-stakes examinations.