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New Zealand raises visa income threshold to Rs 36 lakh April 2026

Planning to bring parents to New Zealand? Higher sponsor income and savings rules will apply from April 30, 2026

Your old H-1B, student visa issues & social media posts can cause denials

Even past visa approvals may not protect you as USCIS revisits old records, flags inconsistencies, and raises new questions during applications and interviews

Australian Oppn leader's visa crackdown plan alarms Indian students

Crackdown proposal on visa overstayers puts Indian students on alert over stricter rules and enforcement

Recurrent night sweats: What they mean and when you should worry

Persistent night sweats may signal hormonal imbalance, infections, or medication effects. Experts share when to seek medical help

'An attempt to change electoral map': Rahul Gandhi on Delimitation bill

Rahul Gandhi alleged delimitation is an attempt to redraw India's electoral map, warns it could reduce representation of some states; govt hits back, calls remarks 'misleading'

Eat and move with your cycle: A phase-by-phase guide to feeling your best

Eat, move, and rest in sync with your menstrual cycle as experts share simple ways to support hormonal shifts and reduce discomfort

What high-functioning autism really looks like in everyday work life

Behind calm conversations and routine work lies a constant effort as professionals on the autism spectrum adapt mask and manage invisible social and sensory challenges daily

UP, Haryana raise minimum wages: Here's what changes, who benefits

Revised pay floors in the two states offer a vital financial cushion for millions of workers

Liver insurance 'claims double' in 3 yrs, Rs 1.5 lakh minimum cover needed

Liver diseases have become financially draining for Indian households, says insurance company's analysis

NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers on FASTag: Here's how to check

NHAI has asked banks to verify vehicle numbers linked to FASTags after mismatch complaints. Here's how you can check if your VRN is correctly linked to your FASTag

Schengen visa insurance: Single vs multiple-entry rules explained

Travellers must align cover with trip frequency to avoid protection gaps

As gold prices rise, how loans on jewellery work and what are the risks

Borrowers must look beyond high valuations and carefully weigh the interest costs and asset-loss risks associated with gold-backed credit

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

West Asia war: Trump may extend ceasefire with Iran amid Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire may be extended as talks continue; he signals progress in negotiations and said he could visit Islamabad if a peace deal is signed

Q4 result: Jio Financial, Bajaj Consumer Care, Aditya Birla Money on Apr 17

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Blue Blends (India), National Standard (India), Mastek, and Integrated Hitech are also to release their January-March earnings today

IMD forecasts more heatwave days as temperatures set to cross 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across central and southern regions, while several states brace for rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy agency head warns

Europe has "maybe six weeks or so" of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced," stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. "In the past there was a group called Dire Straits.' It's a dire strait now, and it is going to have major implications for the global economy. And the longer it goes, the worse it will be for the economic growth and inflation around the world," he told The Associated Press. The impact will be "higher petrol (gasoline) prices, higher gas prices, high electricity prices," said Birol, speaking in his Paris office looking out over the Eiffel Tower. Economic pain will be felt unevenly and "the

West Asia crisis: Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had held "excellent conversations" with Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that both leaders had agreed to halt hostilities

How a settlement deed secures heirs' property rights better than a Will

By transferring ownership during a settlor's lifetime, a settlement deed creates a legal ground that can neutralise a conflicting Will

CCI closes Adani case, says company has no 'dominance' in power market

A key finding of the Commission was that the Adani Group does not hold a "dominant" position in the relevant market