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60% seats on every flight to be free to choose: DGCA rolls out new norms
Under the new rule, airlines must allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats on each flight without any seat selection charges
 "60% seats on every flight to be free to choose: DGCA rolls out new norms")
West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub
The West Asia conflict showed no signs of easing on Day 19, with Israel striking Iran and Tehran confirming Ali Larijani's death; Donald Trump said US-Israel operations are 'proceeding very well'
 "West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub")
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months
US Visa Bulletin April 2026: EB-2 India sees 11-month jump as USCIS opens filing window for Indian green card applicants
 "US Visa Bulletin April 2026: India's EB-2 Green Card queue jumps 11 months")
Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?
Iran said that security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli airstrike, along with his son and aides, in one of the most significant hits to its leadership since the conflict began
 "Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?")
Iran confirms national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike
The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Ali Larijani was killed along with his son Mortaza Larijani, and SNSC deputy for security Alireza Bayat
 "Iran confirms national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike")
IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi
IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, with light drizzle expected in Delhi, as temperatures fluctuate across regions
 "IMD forecasts rain, storms across India; light drizzle likely in Delhi")
India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures
 "India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM")
Iran's top security officials, Ali Larijani killed in airstrike: Israel
Israeli officials claimed airstrikes targeted senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani overnight, with no clarity yet on whether he was killed or injured
 "Iran's top security officials, Ali Larijani killed in airstrike: Israel")
Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained
As restaurants cite rising commercial LPG costs for the surcharge, here is what Indian law permits and where it draws a clear line
 "Can restaurants add an 'LPG crisis charge' to your bill? Law explained")
Canada Express Entry invites 362 for permanent residency, CRS cut-off 742
Canada's latest Express Entry draw invited 362 PNP candidates, with a CRS cut-off of 742, continuing targeted selection trends
 "Canada Express Entry invites 362 for permanent residency, CRS cut-off 742")
White, pink, green or brown: Can 'coloured noise' improve your sleep?
Coloured noise is gaining popularity as a sleep aid. Here's what experts say about how these sounds work, their benefits, and the risks to be aware of
 "White, pink, green or brown: Can 'coloured noise' improve your sleep?")
From Indian schools to China's chips, how cyber attack targets are shifting
India's educational institutions were the most heavily targeted sector in Asia-Pacific in 2025 with the country experiencing the highest average attack volume, at around 7,684 weekly attacks
 "From Indian schools to China's chips, how cyber attack targets are shifting")
Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free
Indians with valid US visas including H-1B and B1/B2 can now enter Argentina without applying for a separate visa under new rules (154)
 "Green card, H-1B, US visa holders can now travel to Argentina visa-free")
Renault launches Duster 2026 in India: Check price, features, specs
Renault has reintroduced the Duster in India with three powertrains and five trims, as it targets a comeback in the mid-size SUV segment
 "Renault launches Duster 2026 in India: Check price, features, specs")
Think your father's property is yours by right? Not always: Court ruling
Not all family property is shared by birthright, ownership depends on whether assets are ancestral or self-acquired
 "Think your father's property is yours by right? Not always: Court ruling")
US Green Card lottery reopens with stricter rules, new fee: Details here
Stricter checks and a new fee aim to curb misuse as the programme reopens under revised rules
 "US Green Card lottery reopens with stricter rules, new fee: Details here")
Supreme Court ends 3-month age bar on maternity leave for adoptive mothers
The Supreme Court struck down a rule that allowed maternity leave for adoptive mothers only if the child was below three months old, saying the distinction violated the right to equality
 "Supreme Court ends 3-month age bar on maternity leave for adoptive mothers")
200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now
New US rule limits truck driving licences to select visa holders, tightening eligibility and documentation requirements
 "200,000 immigrant truck drivers to lose licences in US: What changes now")
West Asia crisis: Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off amid fuel supply crunch
Sri Lanka has declared Wednesdays as public holidays and introduced fuel rationing to curb shortages, as the West Asian crisis disrupts energy supplies
 "West Asia crisis: Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off amid fuel supply crunch")
PM internship scheme sees 7,292 exits; stipend raised to ₹9,000 a month
The internships are structured over 12 months, with completion timelines varying depending on joining dates
 "PM internship scheme sees 7,292 exits; stipend raised to ₹9,000 a month")