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Why Blinkit Ambulance will now charge ₹2,500 for non-emergency transfers

Blinkit Ambulance will charge ₹2,500 for non-emergency transfers while keeping emergency rides free. Deepinder Goyal said the move will ensure ambulances remain available for critical cases

GPF disbursal rules clarified: Who gets a deceased govt employee's money

The government has reiterated that eligible family members get priority over outsiders in GPF claims, with specific exclusions for adult sons and married daughters

AI, data and cybersecurity drive 3 in 10 GCC tech hiring demand: Report

Quess Corp's Q2 FY27 report finds rising demand for specialised AI, data and cybersecurity skills despite a 3.5 per cent decline in overall GCC tech hiring, with Tier-2 cities gaining ground

Silver on Dhanteras: Prices down 50% from peak, should investors buy now?

Silver's sharp correction has revived investor interest but experts are divided on its portfolio value, risks and the right way to invest

One in three consumers still weighing festive car purchase: Survey

Safety, fuel efficiency and affordability are driving purchase decisions, while hybrids remain the preferred powertrain choice, according to Grant Thornton Bharat's survey

IIT median salaries more than double in eight years, EAC-PM study finds

The median salary across 17 IITs more than doubled from ₹8.80 lakh in 2015-16 to ₹19.08 lakh in 2023-24, according to an EAC-PM study

24-hour arrest deadline starts from detention, not formal arrest: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that the 24-hour period for producing an accused before a magistrate begins from the time of detention, not when the investigating agency formally records the arrest

India plans visa overhaul, cuts categories from 13 to nine: Details

The Home Ministry will also reduce visa sub-categories from 49 to 23 and remove 70 per cent of fields from application forms to make the process simpler

India faces a 20% decline in primary-school-age children by 2036: Study

India's population in the 5-9 age group is projected to fall from 125.3 million in 2011 to 100.2 million by 2036, amid declining fertility and changing demand for primary education, says a study

India has a huge fireworks industry, then why does it export so little?

India's fireworks industry is worth an estimated ₹7,000 crore, yet exports remain below $1 million, or just 0.042 per cent of the global export market

Rajesh Power bags ₹1,628.74-crore order from DGVCL for underground cables

Under the project, Rajesh Power will convert existing 11/22 kV high-tension (HT) and low-tension (LT) overhead electricity distribution networks into underground cable systems

PepsiCo marketing beverages as 'energy drinks' to dupe consumers: FSSAI

FSSAI has told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo markets its Sting and Adrenaline Rush beverages as energy drinks despite no prescribed standards for the category, misleading consumers

Cert-In warns banks, fintech firms of AI-driven fund transfer fraud

India's cybersecurity watchdog has flagged an escalating AI-powered campaign targeting banks, NBFCs and fintech firms, with attackers exploiting payment APIs to carry out unauthorised fund transfers

US sanctions Indian businessman, wife for helping Iran evade oil curbs

The US has sanctioned Chandigarh-based businessman Suniel Kumar Sharma, his wife and several associated entities for allegedly helping Iran evade oil restrictions through fraudulent registrations

Delhi AQI at 367 as smog blankets city, several areas in severe zone

Jahangirpuri recorded the highest AQI at 459, followed by IIT Delhi at 447, Punjabi Bagh at 446, Alipur at 437 and Vivek Vihar at 434, with several other areas also in the severe category

From Sivakasi to Diwali markets: Inside India's firecracker economy

Sivakasi's fireworks industry has an estimated annual turnover of around ₹7,000 crore, but the absence of comparable data makes it difficult to assess the sector's national economic contribution

From bans to green crackers: How Supreme Court's Diwali rulings evolved

From imposing restrictions on firecracker sales to allowing green crackers for limited periods, here's how the Supreme Court has revised its stand on fireworks over the years

Green crackers promise less pollution, but how green are they really?

Green crackers promise to cut particulate and gaseous emissions, but they are not pollution-free. How much cleaner are they, and can they make a difference to Diwali air quality?

Buying a car this Dhanteras? Check these 5 costs before signing the loan

Dhanteras car purchases may come with hidden borrowing costs, from processing fees and insurance to foreclosure penalties

Vivek Ramaswamy to Pia Dandiya: How Indian-Americans fared in US midterms

From Vivek Ramaswamy to Pia Dandiya, here's how Indian-American candidates fared in the 2026 US midterm elections