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Uttarakhand's GSDP rises to ₹3.82 trn in FY25; FY27 growth pegged 8.2%

Uttarakhand's GSDP rose to ₹3.82 trillion in FY25 from ₹2.54 trillion in FY22, with higher per capita income, lower poverty levels and growth projected at 8.2 per cent for FY27

UK to pay up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families who leave country

UK launches pilot offering £10,000 to failed asylum seekers who agree to leave taxpayer-funded accommodation, warning of deportation if payments are refused

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' as surface winds keep pollution in check

Overall air quality index stands at 151 with most monitoring stations in moderate category; clear skies and warm conditions expected across the national capital

US President Trump urges Iran's IRGC to surrender, offers 'full immunity'

US President Donald Trump called on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their arms in exchange for "total immunity" or face "guaranteed death"

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region

IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperature across plains with mercury up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in northwest India; rain, snowfall and thunderstorms likely in Himalayan states this week

Rubbing your eyes often? Doctors warn it could harm your eyesight

A common reflex when eyes feel itchy or tired, rubbing them may actually worsen irritation, damage the cornea, and raise infection risk

Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw

Canada Express Entry News: Canada invites 5,500 candidates through a French-language Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 397, the lowest for the category in over a year

Can tenants claim ownership after decades of occupancy? SC clarifies

Supreme Court clarified that decades of occupancy do not grant tenants ownership rights, orders the eviction of a shop's occupants

H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027

Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities

China's $23.9 bn port push: How Beijing is reshaping global maritime trade

A new global report shows Beijing has financed hundreds of port projects across continents, expanding its role in maritime trade infrastructure

IRDAI's new insurer rules from April 1: What it means for policyholders

Move to Ind AS 117 framework will modernise how insurers report long-term profits and liabilities without altering existing policy terms, premiums or coverage for customers

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: The silent threat to reproductive health

Often mistaken for cramps or minor infections, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease can quietly damage reproductive organs. Experts explain its symptoms, causes and why early diagnosis is vital

Iran war may disrupt H-1B travel, jobs: What US visa holders must know

Immigration attorneys warn war-linked travel disruption may strand foreign workers, delay visa stamping and create status risks for H-1B and L-1 professionals

38% of women in rural and semi-urban India use UPI weekly: Report

While they India act as their household's primary savers, only 32% of women use formal financial institutions for savings

Israel-Iran conflict: Who are the Kurds and why are they in focus again

Spread across Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria, the Kurds are the world's largest stateless ethnic group. Their long struggle for autonomy now intersects with rising geopolitical tensions

What is force majeure and why are global energy firms invoking it now

As tensions in West Asia disrupt oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz, Indian energy firms are invoking force majeure clauses to suspend contractual obligations amid rising maritime risks

Rs 7 lakh PM Mudra loan for a small fee? Govt flags new online scam

MUDRA operates solely as a refinancing body and never solicits direct payments from individual borrowers.

US-Iran conflict: UAE waives visa overstay fines for tourists, residents

UAE Waives Visa Fine: UAE grants visa overstay fine waiver for tourists and residents stranded by flight cancellations linked to Iran-US-Israel conflict airspace disruptions

Nepal elections: All you need to know about 1st polls since Gen Z protests

Nepal heads to the polls for the first time since Gen Z-led protests that toppled former PM K P Sharma Oli's government. RSP's Balendra Shah has emerged as a frontrunner for the country's top post

Poor sleep, loud snoring, restless nights: Sleep disorders not to ignore

Loud snoring, restless nights and constant fatigue may be more than stress. Here's how to spot sleep disorders early and why ignoring them can harm your heart, brain and metabolism